Resources for 9/11 classroom activities

This year is the 25th anniversary of the tragic 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States. As the country prepares to remember and reflect on this historic event, many classrooms across Iowa are planning how they will observe and honor the day through thoughtful classroom discussions and enriched lessons.

To assist educators with preparing for their classroom activities, a list of national 9/11 resources has been included below.

National 9/11 Memorial and Museum
https://www.911memorial.org/.

National 9/11 Memorial and Museum Teacher Resources
https://www.911memorial.org/learn/students-and-teachers

U.S. Department of Education - 9/11 Resources
https://www.ed.gov/teaching-and-administration/teaching-resources/instructional-resources/_911-materials-for-teachers

PBS Learning Media - Teaching 9/11
https://thinktv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/911-legacy-kqed/the-lowdown-how-911-changed-america-four-major-lasting-impacts-lesson-plan/

National Archives - Remembering 9/11
https://www.archives.gov/news/topics/9-11-anniversary

Tunnel to Towers Foundation - 9/11 Curriculum
https://t2t.org/9-11-institute/9-11-curriculum/

Smithsonian - Remembering 9/11
https://americanhistory.si.edu/explore/topics/september-11

National Museum of the United States Army - Looking Back at 9/11
https://artsandculture.google.com/story/JgUhBKgx0aZw8A

My America
https://www.myamerica2026.org/create

Day of Service
https://www.911day.org/