Events of 9-11
9/11 Activities for Elementary Students
For most adults, these events are etched in our brains. But students today are too young to remember the attacks. So you'll have to decide how much to share with them. You might choose to discuss the terror attacks and their impact, or simply deliver a lesson on heroism. (Follow these guidelines for talking with young… learn more
9/11 Archives: “In our New York office: A day like no other”
In New York and at the Pentagon, the National Archives offered help to assess records damage, stabilize damaged records, and reconstruct files if possible. Here, however, we are reprinting a piece that is close to home for the agency: for the first time on National Archives News, we are publishing the firsthand account from staff at… learn more
9/11 Day: The Power of Good Deeds with Jenna Bush Hager
Join us for a special conversation about the power of doing good for one another, led by the amazing Jenna Bush Hager. Jenna will share how 9/11 became a National Day of Service–one of only two on the U.S. calendar–and how students can make a difference by performing their own good deed(s) in honor of… learn more
9/11 Memorial Museum
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum offers interactive lesson plans for students in grades 3 to 12 that address the 9/11 attacks, their ongoing repercussions, and the history of the World Trade Center. Lessons plans are divided by grade level and theme below. learn more
Britannica: September 11 Attacks
September 11 attacks, also called 9/11 attacks, series of airline hijackings and suicide attacks committed in 2001 by 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda against targets in the United States, the deadliest terrorist attacks on American soil in U.S. history. learn more
CBS News: Remembering 9/11
Americans remembered 9/11 on Sunday with tear-choked tributes, and pleas to "never forget," 21 years after the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil. learn more
Encountering History: Free Resources Teaching 9/11
Teaching 9/11 in the classroom can be challenging and providing age-appropriate resources will help deepen your students' understanding and develop their critical thinking skills. Use these free articles, videos and lesson plans from Scholastic Magazines+ to help you approach this difficult topic with your students. learn more
Flight 93 National Memorial
A common field one day. A field of honor forever. On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their lives. Because of the actions of the 40 passengers and crew aboard one of… learn more
History Channel: September 11 Attacks
On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon in Arlington,… learn more
Library of Congress: September 11
Today in History ordinarily presents events that happened at least twenty-five years in the past, but this day is an exception. Within hours of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Library of Congress staff began to call for and collect a vast array of original materials concerning the attacks on the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon,… learn more
Nine 9/11 Activities & Lesson Plans for the Classroom
Read on for 9/11 activities and lesson plans designed for middle and high school classrooms. Brenda Iasevoli August 10, 2021 learn more
On 9/11, They Were at School.
Here’s what happened inside their classrooms. Chalkbeat asked teachers and students what they remember about that day of terror 20 years later. It was the beginning of the school day at the beginning of the school year at the beginning of the millennium. Millions of American children were in classrooms on the morning of September… learn more
Our Stories Activities Sept. 11, 2001
Smithsonian's History Explorer. While many young children have heard references to "9/11" or "September 11," they may not have accurate answers to all of their questions about the events of September 11, 2001. The goal of these activities is to provide a starting point to help families and classrooms discuss the shocking events of September… learn more
PHOTOS: Remembering 9/11
Nearly 3,000 people died on the day of a series of coordinated attacks against the United States by terrorists who hijacked four passenger jets that crashed into the World Trade Center buildings in New York, the Pentagon and a field in rural Pennsylvania. Smoke rises from the World Trade Center in the Manhattan borough of… learn more
Remembering 9/11: A Timeline of Tragic Events
As America remembers September 11, 2001 fourteen years later, INSIDE EDITION is looking back at how the tragedy unfolded. It was a clear, sunny day when Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four passenger planes and crashed two into the World Trade Center. Sep 10, 2015 learn more
September 11 Attacks
On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon in Arlington,… learn more
September 11: A Day of Remembrance and Service
Join us for a day of remembrance by visiting a national park or following the September 11 Observation at Flight 93 National Memorial. Or participate in the national 9/11 Day of Service by volunteering at national parks throughout the country. learn more
September 11: A Testimony
TeacherVision. This outstanding book contains photographs taken by the staff of Reuters after the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. Authored by: TeacherVision Staff Last edited: January 11, 2023 learn more
September 11: Lessons and Resources for Classroom Teachers
Education World presents Remembering September 11, which includes five new lessons to help teachers reflect upon the September 11, 2001, attack on the United States. Those lessons keep alive the spirit of patriotism and tolerance stimulated by the events of 9/11. We also offer below a long list of online lessons and other resources to help… learn more
Share My Lesson: 9/11 Lesson Plans and Resources
September 11, 2023, or Patriot Day, marks the 22st anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the U.S. soil. This curated collection of 9/11 lesson plans, resources, and activities gives teachers a variety of options for teaching about 9/11. From examining the events of 9/11, to discussing American values, and connecting 9/11 to the Constitution, this list… learn more
Survivors’ stories: Heroism, tragedy inside Pentagon on 9/11
For many, images of the towers in New York crumbling into a mountain of debris, or the sight of black smoke billowing from the Pentagon, a symbol of America’s military strength, may conjure up memories like it was yesterday -- especially for those who lived every minute of the attack. Thomas Brading, Army News Service,… learn more
TeachersFirst's September 11 Resources
This collection of reviewed resources from TeachersFirst is selected to help students understand the events of September 11, 2001, and to plan lessons or discussions so students can see the events of September 11 in connection with history, current events, and the challenges and balances of national security. Whether you stop to observe September 11… learn more
The 9/11 Lesson: Celebrating Real-Life Superheroes
Global Game Changers received a three-year AmeriCorps 9/11 Day of Service Federal Grant to develop a unique educational experience and lessons to fulfill our project vision and mission. Vision: That all elementary students across the country will learn about the significance of the events of 9/11 and the real-life superheroes who responded, and in their… learn more
The 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
The Pentagon Memorial captures that moment in time at 9:37 a.m. when 184 lives became intertwined for eternity. Each victim’s age and location at the time of the attack have been permanently inscribed into the Memorial by the unique placement and direction of each of the 184 Memorial Units. learn more
The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
Naval History and Heritage Command On the morning of 11 September 2001, 19 terrorists from the Islamist extreme group al Qaeda hijacked four commercial aircraft and crashed two of them into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center complex in New York City. A third plane crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington,… learn more
The September 11 Digital Archive
The September 11 Digital Archive uses electronic media to collect, preserve, and present the history of September 11, 2001 and its aftermath. The Archive contains more than 150,000 digital items, a tally that includes more than 40,000 emails and other electronic communications, more than 40,000 first-hand stories, and more than 15,000 digital images. In September 2003,… learn more
THE SEPTEMBER 11 TERRORIST ATTACKS
On September 11, 2001, 2,977 people were killed in the deadliest terrorist attacks in American history. The moment shocked the nation. The 9/11 attacks were the deadliest on American soil since the shock attack at Pearl Harbor 60 years before, and the sense of outrage was reminiscent of that moment. learn more
The Teacher's Corner Thematic Units - September 11th
The Teacher's Corner has put together a collection of resources and lessons to help you. The collection below ranges from specific ways to mark the anniversary, to learning more about the country of Afghanistan, to making the most of current events. learn more
Twenty Years Later: We Remember and Honor Those Who Responded
In 2021, we marked the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. We remember the sorrow of that day but also the dedication, commitment and strength of those who responded to the tragic events. We reached out to FEMA staff across the country to collect the stories and first-hand experiences of those who… learn more
Two Decades Later, the Enduring Legacy of 9/11
A review of U.S. public opinion in the two decades since 9/11 reveals how a badly shaken nation came together, briefly, in a spirit of sadness and patriotism; how the public initially rallied behind the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, though support waned over time; and how Americans viewed the threat of terrorism at home… learn more