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9/11 Anniversary Resources
Tips for Talking to Children about 9/11 (pdf)
Discussing 9/11 isn't an easy task. These tips have been prepared to provide broad guidelines to help you in these conversations.
9/11 – A Day in Infamy (pdf)
This lesson plan emphasizes the sequence of events that occurred before, during and after 9/11 to help increase students' basic knowledge while correcting inaccuracies and misunderstandings.
(Grades 6-12)
The 9/11 Commission Report Lesson Plan (pdf)
Students will learn about the creation of the 9/11 Commission and review the Report's Executive Summary and the legislation that implemented some of the recommendations.
(Grades 9-12)
The Boss and the New Jersey Connection (pdf)
Students will listen to and discuss the songs from Bruce Springsteen's album responding to 9/11.
(Grades 6-12)
A Fireboat and Its Heroic Adventures (pdf)
In this lesson, students will read Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey and then discuss 9/11 and its relationship to the story.
(Grades 3-5)
A Firefighter's Story (pdf)
In this lesson, students will read accounts of 9/11 from a firefighter's point of view and then will examine 9/11 through the eyes of other emergency personnel, including firefighters, police officers and other uniformed individuals.
(Grades 9-12)
A Hero's Gear (pdf)
Students will learn about the outfit used by a firefighter on September 11, 2001. Children will then think about the ways they help in their own communities and imagine an outfit that would assist them with those jobs.
(Grades 1-4)
The Little Chapel That Stood (pdf)
Students will read the poem, The Little Chapel That Stood, and then discuss what the chapel represented to the people prior to 9/11 and the days after 9/11, in addition to their own reactions to the poem and the chapel itself.
(Grades K-5)
Remembrance and Memory as Seen Through the Eyes of Artists (pdf)
At the conclusion of this lesson, students will be able to demonstrate their ability to comprehend the use of art by children and adults to express emotions and viewpoints and to preserve memory.
(Grades 6-8)
Responding and Remembering Through Art (pdf)
In this activity students will look at ways artists and members of the public responded to the events of September 11, 2001. You will then use images of those responses to create a digital memorial of photographs.
(Grades 3-5)
September 11th - Personal Stories of Transformation
This is a classroom resource kit that contains 8 videos. Each story is accompanied by discussion questions that guide students to connect outcomes of the historic events of September 11th to the choices they make in their own lives.
Spirit of Volunteerism: 9/11 and Beyond (pdf)
This teaching guide explores the themes of service and volunteerism.
Students' Response to 9/11: A Documentary Report (pdf)
Students will document the national response to the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, using polls, comment cards from teenagers, and their own recollections.
(Grades 7-12)
The Survivor Tree (pdf)
In this lesson, students will learn about the Callery Pear Tree. Although it barely survived the 9/11 attacks at Ground Zero, it was relocated and continued to grow and bloom despite its rather grim state, becoming a symbol of hope.
(Grades 2-5)
Tribute Art and 9/11 (pdf)
A teaching guide that focuses on the artistic response to 9/11 and features Lady Liberty. Be sure to explore the Interactive Lady Liberty.
(Grades 3-12)
The 9/11 Commission Report
This report provides a full and complete account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks, including preparedness for and the immediate response to the attacks. It also includes recommendations designed to guard against future attacks.
9/11 Investigation (PENTTBOM), Federal Bureau of Investigation
On September 27, 2001 the FBI generated a press release that provided information about the hijackers including their names, photographs, country of origin, and places of residency while in the United States.
The Reckoning: America and the World a Decade After 9/11
The New York Times's special report on the decade's costs and consequences, measured in thousands of lives, trillions of dollars and countless challenges to the human spirit.
The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation, by Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colon
The 9/11 Commission enlisted the help of veteran comic book creators Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colón to recreate the difficult to read 9/11 report.
Exploring 9/11: The World Before and After
A webcast series of conversations about the events that lead to September 11th and its aftermath. Student study guides are available for each interview.
FAQ about 9/11
Answers to basic questions such as "What happened on 9/11?" and "What does Afghanistan have to do with 9/11?"
Interactive 9/11 Timeline
This interactive timeline chronicles the events of 9/11 using images, audio and video from the 9/11 Memorial Museum's permanent collection.
Sept. 11: Teaching Contemporary History
Access the archived version of the online conference that explores strategies and resources for K-12 educators to use when teaching about the events of September 11, 2001.
Essential Questions for Teaching Sept. 11
Read the blog post in the Thinkfinity Community to learn more about teaching strategies around the events of 9/11.
National September 11 Memorial & Museum
The official website for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center site.
The New York Times Articles
Access The New York Times coverage of September 11, 2001, including articles, videos, and interviews.
Pentagon 9/11 Memorial
Visiting the memorial in person is not always an option, so this website includes a robust virtual tour of the memorial through an interactive three-dimensional (3-D) experience.
September 11: Bearing Witness to History
View the National Museum of American History's collection of September 11 related objects and hear stories about them from curators and donors.
The September 11 Digital Archive
Explore more than 150,000 digital items related to 9/11, including images, emails and other electronic communications. (Please add a Warning icon / hover: Some of the material included in the archive may not be suitable for young children.)
September 11 Television Archive
This collection contains television news programs recorded live from around September 11, 2001.
Spirit of Volunteerism Video: 9/11 and Beyond
Moving stories of individuals who were inspired to make a difference in the aftermath of 9/11.
Tips for Talking to Children about 9/11 (pdf)
Discussing 9/11 isn't an easy task. These tips have been prepared to provide broad guidelines to help you in these conversations.
The Road to 9/11: A Brief History of Conflict in the Middle East
A detailed look at the forces that have shaped the Middle East to give an understanding of the current crisis.
21st Century Turning Points in U.S. History: 2000-2009
A discussion of events that transformed America, including, the Presidential election of 2000, 9/11, the Iraq War and more.
FRONTLINE. In Search of Al Qaeda
What happened to the hundreds of Al Qaeda fighters who survived U.S. airstrikes in the mountains of Afghanistan? FRONTLINE follows their trails.
Clear and Present Danger: The Evolution of Modern Terrorism
An unflinching look at terrorism and why is it so effective, its victims, the motives and what drives terrorists to make what they deem as the ultimate sacrifice.
Warning: Contains violent and possibly disturbing images.
Lesson Plans
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Tips for Talking to Children about 9/11 (pdf)Discussing 9/11 isn't an easy task. These tips have been prepared to provide broad guidelines to help you in these conversations.
9/11 – A Day in Infamy (pdf)This lesson plan emphasizes the sequence of events that occurred before, during and after 9/11 to help increase students' basic knowledge while correcting inaccuracies and misunderstandings.
(Grades 6-12)
The 9/11 Commission Report Lesson Plan (pdf)Students will learn about the creation of the 9/11 Commission and review the Report's Executive Summary and the legislation that implemented some of the recommendations.
(Grades 9-12)
The Boss and the New Jersey Connection (pdf)Students will listen to and discuss the songs from Bruce Springsteen's album responding to 9/11.
(Grades 6-12)
A Fireboat and Its Heroic Adventures (pdf)In this lesson, students will read Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey and then discuss 9/11 and its relationship to the story.
(Grades 3-5)
A Firefighter's Story (pdf)In this lesson, students will read accounts of 9/11 from a firefighter's point of view and then will examine 9/11 through the eyes of other emergency personnel, including firefighters, police officers and other uniformed individuals.
(Grades 9-12)
A Hero's Gear (pdf)Students will learn about the outfit used by a firefighter on September 11, 2001. Children will then think about the ways they help in their own communities and imagine an outfit that would assist them with those jobs.
(Grades 1-4)
The Little Chapel That Stood (pdf)Students will read the poem, The Little Chapel That Stood, and then discuss what the chapel represented to the people prior to 9/11 and the days after 9/11, in addition to their own reactions to the poem and the chapel itself.
(Grades K-5)
Remembrance and Memory as Seen Through the Eyes of Artists (pdf)At the conclusion of this lesson, students will be able to demonstrate their ability to comprehend the use of art by children and adults to express emotions and viewpoints and to preserve memory.
(Grades 6-8)
Responding and Remembering Through Art (pdf)In this activity students will look at ways artists and members of the public responded to the events of September 11, 2001. You will then use images of those responses to create a digital memorial of photographs.
(Grades 3-5)
September 11th - Personal Stories of TransformationThis is a classroom resource kit that contains 8 videos. Each story is accompanied by discussion questions that guide students to connect outcomes of the historic events of September 11th to the choices they make in their own lives.
Spirit of Volunteerism: 9/11 and Beyond (pdf)This teaching guide explores the themes of service and volunteerism.
Students' Response to 9/11: A Documentary Report (pdf)Students will document the national response to the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, using polls, comment cards from teenagers, and their own recollections.
(Grades 7-12)
The Survivor Tree (pdf)In this lesson, students will learn about the Callery Pear Tree. Although it barely survived the 9/11 attacks at Ground Zero, it was relocated and continued to grow and bloom despite its rather grim state, becoming a symbol of hope.
(Grades 2-5)
Tribute Art and 9/11 (pdf)A teaching guide that focuses on the artistic response to 9/11 and features Lady Liberty. Be sure to explore the Interactive Lady Liberty.
(Grades 3-12)
The 9/11 Commission ReportThis report provides a full and complete account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks, including preparedness for and the immediate response to the attacks. It also includes recommendations designed to guard against future attacks.
9/11 Investigation (PENTTBOM), Federal Bureau of InvestigationOn September 27, 2001 the FBI generated a press release that provided information about the hijackers including their names, photographs, country of origin, and places of residency while in the United States.
The Reckoning: America and the World a Decade After 9/11The New York Times's special report on the decade's costs and consequences, measured in thousands of lives, trillions of dollars and countless challenges to the human spirit.
The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation, by Sid Jacobson and Ernie ColonThe 9/11 Commission enlisted the help of veteran comic book creators Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colón to recreate the difficult to read 9/11 report.
Exploring 9/11: The World Before and AfterA webcast series of conversations about the events that lead to September 11th and its aftermath. Student study guides are available for each interview.
FAQ about 9/11Answers to basic questions such as "What happened on 9/11?" and "What does Afghanistan have to do with 9/11?"
Interactive 9/11 TimelineThis interactive timeline chronicles the events of 9/11 using images, audio and video from the 9/11 Memorial Museum's permanent collection.
Sept. 11: Teaching Contemporary HistoryAccess the archived version of the online conference that explores strategies and resources for K-12 educators to use when teaching about the events of September 11, 2001.
Essential Questions for Teaching Sept. 11Read the blog post in the Thinkfinity Community to learn more about teaching strategies around the events of 9/11.
National September 11 Memorial & MuseumThe official website for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center site.
The New York Times ArticlesAccess The New York Times coverage of September 11, 2001, including articles, videos, and interviews.
Pentagon 9/11 MemorialVisiting the memorial in person is not always an option, so this website includes a robust virtual tour of the memorial through an interactive three-dimensional (3-D) experience.
September 11: Bearing Witness to History View the National Museum of American History's collection of September 11 related objects and hear stories about them from curators and donors.
The September 11 Digital Archive Explore more than 150,000 digital items related to 9/11, including images, emails and other electronic communications. (Please add a Warning icon / hover: Some of the material included in the archive may not be suitable for young children.)
September 11 Television ArchiveThis collection contains television news programs recorded live from around September 11, 2001.
Spirit of Volunteerism Video: 9/11 and BeyondMoving stories of individuals who were inspired to make a difference in the aftermath of 9/11.
Tips for Talking to Children about 9/11 (pdf)Discussing 9/11 isn't an easy task. These tips have been prepared to provide broad guidelines to help you in these conversations.
Utah educators and students can download the following videos from UEN’s eMedia
The Road to 9/11: A Brief History of Conflict in the Middle EastA detailed look at the forces that have shaped the Middle East to give an understanding of the current crisis.
21st Century Turning Points in U.S. History: 2000-2009A discussion of events that transformed America, including, the Presidential election of 2000, 9/11, the Iraq War and more.
FRONTLINE. In Search of Al QaedaWhat happened to the hundreds of Al Qaeda fighters who survived U.S. airstrikes in the mountains of Afghanistan? FRONTLINE follows their trails.
Clear and Present Danger: The Evolution of Modern TerrorismAn unflinching look at terrorism and why is it so effective, its victims, the motives and what drives terrorists to make what they deem as the ultimate sacrifice.
Warning: Contains violent and possibly disturbing images.