9/11 Resources

Remembering September 11th

No matter where we live, we can all relate and remember where we were and what we were doing on the shocking day forever known as 9/11. As educators and parents of today, we are faced with the task of explaining these events to some children who may not have even been born yet. There is a lot of information online. We hope you find the following resources helpful when exploring the tragedies and history of September 11th.

1. 9/11 Lesson Plans organized by grade for K - 12th.


2. 9/11 Interactive Timeline and Teaching Guides - Find webcasts, explore the trade center, and more.


3. How to Talk to Children About 9/11 - Scholastic's how to talk to children guide when discussing September 11th.


4. 9/11 Print Outs and Coloring Sheets - ABC Teach's printouts including blank flags, writing prompts, and bookmarks with a 9/11 theme.


5. September 11th Coloring Page - Statue of Liberty blank coloring sheet.


6. Helping Students Observe September 11th - Exploring ways to observe 9/11 through writing, reading, and discussion.


7. 9/11 Interactive Think Quest - A wonderfully interactive journey and heart-felt account through children's views on September 11th.


8. Scholastic's Comprehensive 9/11 Resource Page - Elementary and High School level resources and guides for understanding September 11th.


9. 9/11 Timeline of Events - Find information on September 11th, including the history of the World Trade Center, a map of the attacks, a brief synopsis of the Taliban, the history of the Pentagon, a biography of Osama Bin Laden, background on Afghanistan, and other U.S. disasters in history.


10. PBS's America Responds - Classroom resources on world views, conflict views, human rights and more.


11. PBS's America Rebuilds - Online profiles of heroes and people involved, the process of building a memorial, and the challenges ahead.


12. iPad App on 9/11 - "9/11 Memorial: Past, Present and Future" contains a view of that terrible day with collages and images.