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Other

Story Corps: September 11

For Students 9th - 10th
Relatives and friends of 9/11 victims go on StoryCorps to record their remembrances of their loved ones who were killed in the tragic events of the day. Rescuers also recount their emotions while trying to help.
Lesson Plan
Other

Teachable Moment: 9/11 Anniversary Teaching Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Suggestions for addressing the events of September 11, 2001, and lessons that facilitate the discussion and understanding of the impact of the events of that day on the United States and on the world. Separate guides for K-2, 3-5, middle...
Handout
Digital History

Digital History: September 11, 2001

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a comprehensive overview of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., including information on Osama bin Laden's background, the formation of Al Qaeda, the attacks themselves, the US response, civil liberties and national...
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: "Sometimes, History Is Sadness" by David White

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: International Relations of East Asia

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pre-Cold War through the events of September 11, 2001, delve into the international relationships of the powers that make up East Asia. Utilize these suggestions of readings and possible assignments or discussion starters.
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BBC

Bbc News: America's Day of Terror

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource on the 9/11 attacks by the BBC includes information on the four hijacked planes, the World Trade Center, a diagram that lists all the companies that were located in the two towers of the World Trade Center, pictures from...
Primary
US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: 911 Materials for Teachers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A collection of materials from various government agencies to help teachers address issues surrounding the events of September 11, 2001, and the impact of those events in the years since.
Article
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Epa Response to September 11

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what the EPA has done in response to the events of September 11, 2001 and the concerns about the impact on the environment.
Article
A&E Television

History.com: 9/11: How Air Traffic Controllers Managed the Crisis in the Skies

For Students 9th - 10th
September 11, 2001 was not a great day in air traffic control. As the morning progressed, four separate terror attacks unfolded in the skies, with hijackers using commercial aircraft as weapons. Perpetrators deliberately flew three of...
Website
CNN

Cnn: War Against Terror

For Students 9th - 10th
Impressive web site on the events of September 11, 2001, by CNN. Most of the information is accessible without a subscription, but there are a few video links that require a subscription. Excellent resource!
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CNN

Cnn: In Depth Special: America Remembers

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN provides a detailed archive of coverage of the issues and events which surround the September 11, 2001 attack. Content includes timelines, video archives, a focus on the victims, the War on Terror, how America has changed, and much,...
Website
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: The Re:constructions Project

For Students 9th - 10th
re:constructions is an online resource and study guide, designed to spark discussions and reflections about the media's role in covering the events of 11 September 2001 and their aftermath. Through discussions with students, staff, and...
Primary
The Washington Post

The Washington Post: Sacred Ground, Remembering the Victims

For Students 9th - 10th
Victims of the tragic events of September 11th, Pentagon, World Trade Center, and United Flight 93 Pennsylvania, are listed and remembered in this special project.
Website
Other

The Sonic Memorial Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the World Trade Center through sounds, interviews, personal story audios, and pictures. While there is a focus on the events and aftermath of September 11, 2001, many of the stories speak about life in and around the World...
Lesson Plan
Other

National Council: War and Terrorism: Current Events: Iraq and 9/11

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A variety of teaching resources to address the September 11th tragedy. Content includes personal insights from teachers, lesson plans, articles, and much more.
Website
Library of Congress

Loc: September 11th Documentary Project

For Students 9th - 10th
A site that captures the heartfelt reactions, eyewitness accounts, and diverse opinions of Americans and others in the months that followed the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93.
Website
New York Times

New York Times: Sept. 11: One Year Later

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network provides a variety of archived news articles, lesson plans, and resources concerning the issues and events that surfaced from the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Timeline for the Day of the September 11 Attacks

For Students 9th - 10th
On this Wikipedia page, you can read a detailed timeline of the events that unfolded during the terrorist attack on America on September 11, 2001.
Unit Plan
Washington State University

Washington State University: Brief Timeline of American Literature and Events

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A timeline of the social, political, historical, and literary history of America from the 1500s to the 1920s. It offers links to primary sources including historical and literary works including the original U.S. Constitution. RL.11-12.9...
Website
Other

Reading Quest: Making Sense of Social Studies

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Teaching students to read well in areas other than language arts requires teaching and reinforcing the kinds of reading strategies taught here. There are 27 strategies, ranging from brainstorming to word mapping. The site includes PDF...
eBook
Other

America Dept. Of State: Outline of American Literature [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This online book presents an overview of American literature chronologically. Eras and movements are explained and biographies of significant authors are provided. This is a good way to understand the background and influences of...
Article
CNN

Cnn en Espanol: Week of 11 4 13: El Rostro Humano a Los Ataques Con Drones

For Students 9th - 10th
In Spanish. Article covers the story of a 9-year-old Pakistani girl who traveled to Washington D.C. to tell her story of surviving a drone attack.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Always Remember

For Teachers 4th - 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage describes the events of September 11th and the memorials established to commemorate this horrifying day in history. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension...
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Choices Program, Brown University

The Choices Program: History and Current Events

For Students 9th - 10th
This page engages students in international issues. Curricular resources and instructional programs bring international public policy to life. Students engage in research and high-level thinking activities that revolve around what is in...