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9/11 Anniversary Digital Learning Experience

Thank you to those who participated in the 9/11 Anniversary Digital Learning Experience commemorating the 23rd anniversary of the attacks. If you did not participate on the anniversary, the film is still available to view.  

 

View the 9/11 Anniversary Digital Learning Experience film today

Students pay attention to an unseen speaker

Viewing Guides

These guides offer context and questions for you and your students to consider while viewing the program.

Pre-Program Activities

9/11 Timeline Video: This brief film outlines the six key times that mark the 9/11 attacks.

Glossary: This glossary defines terms used by the speakers that may be unfamiliar to students. It also includes maps of the five boroughs of NYC and the original World Trade Center site.

Grades 3-5: This lesson provides an overview of 9/11 and highlights themes of courage and heroism using age-appropriate language.

Grades 6-12: This lesson provides an overview of 9/11 and assesses students’ prior knowledge about the attacks.

Post-Program Activities

These activities will encourage further exploration of themes presented during the program.

For more information, contact the Education Programs staff at: digitallearning@911memorial.org

The program is interpreted in American Sign Language and captioned. An audio description and Spanish subtitles are also available. 

Have an idea of how to commemorate 9/11? Want to thank the speakers? Have an interesting class discussion after the program? Use the hashtag #911MuseumEd to share your thoughts with participants from around the world.

Have a question? View the Digital Learning Experience FAQ.