Lesson Plans

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Get started helping your students learn about 9/11 by following this process:

Watch Global Game Changers “Learning 9/11” animated movie as an introduction to the events of 9/11.
Explore the Heroes Experiences to step into the shoes of 9/11 first responders.
Check out the Virtual Museum Galleries based on your learning objectives or interests.
View and download our 34-page Activity Book
Engage in service to honor 9/11.

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We have tips for teaching 9/11

Learning 9/11

The Global Game Changers want to engage in the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, but they don’t know where to start. When they realize one of their own doesn’t know about what happened, they jump into action and find a great way to share 9/11 and inspire service!

Global Game Changers Learning 9/11 from Global Game Changers on Vimeo.

9/11 Anniversary: For 6th-12th Grade

Visit our middle-high partner, Lead4Change, for this special lesson.

Oral History: A 5th Grade Lesson

Create an oral history of 9/11 from people you know.

Culture And Me: A 4th Grade Lesson

Learn about Islam, and explore differences between yourself and your classmates.

Symbols for 9/11: A 3rd Grade Lesson

Consider American symbols and create your own symbol in honor of 9/11.

My Safety Plan: A 2nd Grade Lesson

Consider 9/11 and natural disasters. Make your own safety plan for a disaster.

Safety Plans: A 1st Grade Lesson

Explore safety in children’s lives by reading a book and considering scenarios.

Problem Solved: A Kindergarten Lesson

Discuss small and big problems and consider 9/11 helpers.

Real-Life Superheroes

Learn about and make trading cards of 9/11 Real-Life Superheroes.

Victims

Create a portrait of a victim and remember them as a human being.

Firefighter Response

Learn about perseverance and take the FDNY Stairclimb Challenge!

Police Response

Explore the police response and test your quick response skills.

EMT Response

Explore the EMT response and learn how to be quick and careful.

Military Response

Learn about the military response to 9/11 and the difficulty of regime change.

New York City, NY

Learn about 9/11 in NYC and create your own I HEART NY design to honor the city.

Washington, D.C.

Create a Pentagon 9/11 fact book.

Shanksville, PA

Use the example of the Flight 93 heroes to stand up to bullies.

Memorials

Learn about the 9/11 Memorials and create your own.

Honoring 9/11

Learn how others have honored 9/11 and resolve to honor 9/11 with your own

Speeches

Check out speeches made after 9/11, and write your own.

Religious Response

Learn about the religious response to 9/11 and create something to

What Was Al-Qaeda?

Discuss al Qaeda and then research the difference between its version of

News Flash

Consider how reporters had to stay calm during 9/11, and create a Calm Down Box.

Fallen Stars

Hero Honor Flag

Create a flag to honor a real-life hero.

Plant Your Own Survivor Tree

Learn more about Ground Zero’s 9/11 Survivor Tree and plant a tree of your

Honoring 9/11

Learn how others have honored 9/11 and resolve to honor 9/11 with your own

9/11 Never Forget: Love Always Wins

Read the featured book, 9/11 Never Forget: Love Always Wins, and create

A Salute To 9/11: A Commemorative Book

Join kids across the country in creating a commemorative book for 9/11.

9/11 Never Forget: Love Always Wins

Read the featured book, 9/11 Never Forget: Love Always Wins, and create