Educator Resources
Resources to help teach 9/11 history in age-appropriate ways, with connections to civics, history, and service learning.
These curated resources from the official memorial sites, national organizations, and educational institutions can help you bring 9/11 education into your classroom. All resources are free and publicly accessible.
Lesson Plans
Ready-to-use lesson plans aligned with educational standards for teaching about 9/11.
NPS: Teaching with Historic Places
The National Park Service lesson plans that connect 9/11 memorial sites to history, civics, and geography standards.
Visit ResourcePBS Learning Media: September 11
Videos, lesson plans, and interactive activities from PBS for teaching about the events and legacy of September 11th.
Visit Resource9/11 Memorial & Museum Lesson Plans
Age-appropriate lesson plans developed by the National September 11 Memorial & Museum for teaching about 9/11 in K-12 classrooms.
Visit ResourceCurriculum Guides
Comprehensive guides for integrating September 11th education into your curriculum.
PA Standards Aligned System: September 11 Resource Toolkit
Pennsylvania's official September 11 Resource Toolkit supporting Act 25 of 2024, which requires schools to observe a moment of silence on the 9/11 anniversary. Includes videos, lesson plans, and classroom resources adaptable for virtual or in-person learning.
Visit ResourceMorningside Center: 9/11 Anniversary Teaching Guide
Age-appropriate classroom lessons and activities for grades K-12, designed to help educators address the September 11th anniversary through discussion, critical thinking, and community building.
Visit Resource9/11 Memorial & Museum Educator Guide
A comprehensive guide for educators on how to teach about September 11th in age-appropriate ways, with guidance for different grade levels.
Visit ResourceClassroom Activities
Interactive activities and service projects that connect learning with action.
Flight 93 National Memorial Education Programs
Educational programs and field trip resources from the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Visit Resource9/11 Day: Service Project Ideas
The September 11th National Day of Service provides classroom-ready service project ideas that connect remembrance to action.
Visit ResourceMemorial Education
Resources from the three National Memorials and the 9/11 Memorial Trail.
9/11 Memorial Trail: Educator Information
Learn how the 9/11 National Memorial Trail can be used as a living classroom for teaching about service, remembrance, and American history.
Visit ResourcePentagon Memorial Resources
Educational resources about the Pentagon Memorial and the 184 lives lost at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.
Visit Resource9/11 Memorial & Museum Virtual Tour
Explore the National September 11 Memorial & Museum virtually with guided educational tours designed for remote classrooms.
Visit ResourceNational Park Service Lesson Plans
Lesson plans from the National Park Service sites along the 9/11 National Memorial Trail, organized by park.
I Know That Tune! Folk Music, Traditions, Opinions, & Historical Facts
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Analyze & Interpret three songs used during the American Revolution. 2. Compare and contrast opinions and memories of the American Revolution. 3. Recognize how opinion and historic events influenced popular Revolutionary era song lyrics.
View on NPS.gov(opens in new tab)Reflections of African American Patriots at Valley Forge
Students will examine the presence of African American soldiers in the Revolutionary War. Students will explore possible perspectives of key figures of that time. Summarize information from a variety of sources on a Black patriot by writing a focused response to an open- ended question and participating in class discussions.
View on NPS.gov(opens in new tab)The March In
In this lesson, students will examine secondary source documents and utilize map skills to understand the reasons why Valley Forge was chosen as the site for the Continental Army's winter encampment in 1777. Students will then be able to answer the following essential question: Why did General George Washington choose Valley Forge as the site for the Army’s winter encampment?
View on NPS.gov(opens in new tab)Valley Forge: By the Numbers
Students will be able to use multiplication and division to gain a better understanding of the quantity of supplies and manpower needed during the Valley Forge winter encampment. Students will be able to analyze how the Continental Army could impact the lives of locals, from a supply standpoint, during the Valley Forge winter encampment.
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Help Your Students Learn
The 9/11 National Memorial Trail is a living classroom. Use these resources to help the next generation understand, remember, and serve.