Remembering September 11th
On September 11th, 2001, the world changed. For those of us who experienced it as a current event, life can be divided between a before and after, and we can clearly remember where we were when the news first reached us. For those not yet born, or old enough to comprehend, 9/11 is a historical marker of enormous significance. But for all of us, the repercussions of this day continue to ripple throughout our world. Now, fifteen years later, we gather these resources as a way to look back at what happened, to see it anew through different perspectives, in an attempt to find ways to remember and come together.
Image credit - "9/11 Tribute in Lights" by Chris Schiffner CC SAL3.0
Links
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National September 11 Memorial & Museum - Timeline
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum features a timeline of events that occurred on 9/11 as well as a timeline of Ground Zero’s Recovery and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. -
9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation by Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colon presented by Slate.
Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colon took the 592 page final report of the 9/11 Commission and adapted it to a graphic novel format. -
9/11 Tribute Center - Teaching 9/11 Toolkit for Educators
Lesson plans and primary sources for educators on topics like the World Trade Center, terrorism and the global impact of 9/11. -
Flight 93 National Memorial
Operated by the National Park Service and located in Stonycreek Township at the crash site of Flight 93, this memorial honors the passengers and crew of Flight 93 who prevented terrorists from reaching their intended target. -
National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
The Pentagon Memorial was created to remember and honor those family members and friends who are no longer with us because of the events of September 11th, 2001 at the Pentagon. Includes a photo gallery and biographies. -
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (9/11 Commission Report)
Final report of the The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (also known as the 9-11 Commission), available in PDF format. -
National September 11th Memorial and Museum
The National September 11 Memorial is a tribute of remembrance and honor to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon, as well as the six people killed in the World Trade Center bombing in February 1993. -
Teaching Tolerance - Bringing 9/11 into the classroom
Teaching Tolerance offers engaging classroom activities and projects for every grade level. -
The Guardian – What Impact did 9/11 Have on the World?
An Op-Ed piece from The Guardian explores the lasting impact of 9/11 on the global community.
September 11th - Films by StaffPicks
These films cover the history and aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
September 11th books for Adults (16 items)
This booklist provides a look at the causes and the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
September 11th books for Teens (8 items)
Teens readers who are interested in learning more about the September 11th terrorist attacks should check out this booklist.
September 11th books for middle school children (11 items)
What happened when the towers fell? These books for middle school readers examine the impact of the terrorist attacks on 9/11.
September 11th books for elementary school children (10 items)
These book will help children understand the history and impact of 9/11 as well as the history of the World Trade Center.
Community Helpers: Emergency Responders (11 items)
Fred Rogers said, "when I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.'" This booklist helps caregivers share information about these community helpers with young readers.
Blog Posts
Talking about September 11 with Children
The anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks is a time for reflection, but it’s also a time for conversation. The generation of children that can remember the attack is now having children of their own. How do…
