Educating children about the events of 9/11 proved to be very challenging in weeks, months, and even years after the attacks, but it still remained an important goal for teachers everywhere. To help teachers, PBS provides provided articles, videos, and lesson plans that instructors could share with their students.
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Honoring 9/11 & How Did We Change Galleries
FDNY Engine 343
Engine 343 is the company of 343 firefighters who died on 9/11.
Recapture the Spirit of Kindness
This article explores the courage and kindness found after the tragic
Currently in Afghanistan
President Donald Trump and President Ashraf Ghani met to discuss the U.S.
New Constitution
Afghanistan President, Hamid Karzai, signed a new constitution into law
Hamid Karzai Interim Leader
On December 22, 2001, Karzai spoke out against terrorism and promised to
ISAF
On August 11th, 2003, NATO began working to help rebuild sustainable and
Bonn Agreement
On December 5, 2001, the Bonn Agreement was signed to decide on a plan for ...
What Was the Cost of 9/11?
9/11 closed businesses, limited airline flights, and caused many more
Commitments to Afghanistan
America, dedicated to assisting the victims of the War on Terror, had a
Rebuilding Schools
Rebuilding schools for children was a priority for the U.S. during the
Rebuilding a Nation
The U.S. has spent nearly a trillion dollars in Afghanistan –the majority ...
9/11 Poem by Former Officer
In a heartfelt poem named "That Day in September," a former police officer ...
TSA Timeline
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created in response to ...
9/11 and Airport Security
Learn all the ways that 9/11 changed airport security and why flying
Ways We’ve Changed Since
Explore how life in Afghanistan, oil prices, violence against Muslims and
Memorials Around the Country
Not only are there 9/11 memorials at the three main crash sites but also
Firefighters and Police Change
Fire departments and police stations learned how they could better respond
9/11 Impacts Language
How referring to the attacks of September 11th as “9/11” created a
US-Afghan Agreement
Afghanistan and the U.S. sign a security agreement to allow US troops to
Immigration Law and DACA
An immigrant rights activist, talks about how the terrorist attacks on 9/11 ...
NATO Article 5
Less than 24 hours after 9/11, NATO invoked Article 5 for the first time,
Fire Response Changed
9/11 changed how fire departments respond to emergencies, by increasing
Learning From Crisis
Many lessons were learned including new methods for responding to other
Italians March in Solidarity
Demonstrators in Rome carry a banner showing their support of America in
Workers in Spain
Office Workers in Madrid, Spain, gather to honor the victims of 9/11 by
3 Minutes of Silence in Paris
In France, people gathered in large numbers to observe three minutes of
Palestinian Leader Gives Blood
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat donates blood at Shifa Hospital in Gaza
Palestinian Boys Attend Vigil
In Palestine, children attended a candlelight vigil in front of the U.S.
Israeli Woman Mourns
An Israeli woman holds up a sign expressing the solidarity between America
South Korean Activists
This anti-terrorist rally at Topgol Park in Seoul, condemning the horrific
Indian Demonstrators Burn Effigy
Protesters in Bhopal, India demonstrated against the 9/11 terrorist
Child in Belarus Vists 9/11 Vigil
The pain of the 9/11 attacks were felt by many people all around the world, ...
Polish Resident Mourns Victims
Citizens of Poland pray and light candles in front of the U.S. embassy in
Signed Flag from Flight 81
This flag, signed by the crew of United Flight 81, commemorates the first
Families Mourn
Even 17 years after, many families of the victims are still in mourning,
The Patriot Act
The Patriot Act was created to improve U.S. law enforcement’s ability to
Homeland Security Act of 2002
In response to the events of 9/11, the Homeland Security Act of 2002 was
The Creation of the TSA
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created in response to ...
The World’s Response to 9/11
From blood drives to the playing of the “Star-Spangled Banner, many
StoryCorps 9/11 Animations
This series of short animations focused on both the stories of people who
People of Afghanistan
This video explores the people of Afghanistan’s response to the 9/11
The Altar for the Lost
This altar, built shortly after 9/11, serves as a memorial to those who
Recovering Equilibrium
This patriotic memorial in the LA Airport focuses on the importance of
Postcards Memorial
This Staten Island memorial, honors the 274 locals who were killed on 9/11
The Rising
This structure memorializes victims from Westchester; 109 strands form an
Struggle Against World Terrorism
Given as a gift of solidarity to the United States, this Russian-made
Eleven Tears
This memorial in the Three World Foundation Center remembers the American
Courage and Commitment
This statue, located in in Oak Lawn consists of two, 14-foot-tall bronze
Memoria E Luce
The Memoria E Luce memorial, designed by Daniel Libeskind, preserves the
United 93 (2006)
This feature film dramatizes the events of Flight 93 on 9/11, and relied on ...
Flight 93 (2006)
This 2006 made-for-television movie tells the story of the passengers
Victim Compensation Fund
The Sept. 11th VCF is an organization that helps people who were injured or ...
Louisville Fire Department
Every year, Louisville firefighters gather to remember the victims of the
9/11 Teaching
Educating children about the events of 9/11 proved to be very challenging.
Entertainment Effects
The September 11th attacks had a significant impact on the world,
Benefit Concert
Brooklyn native Jay-Z performs at Madison Square Garden in tribute to the
Donation of Custom Shoes
New York Mets player Pete Alonso donates a pair of custom painted cleats to ...
A Giant Mural of a Firefighter
Painted by renowned Brazilian street artist Eduardo Kobra, this is a mural
9/11 Memorial in Paris
Ten years after the terrorist attacks on 9/11, France memorializes the
Living Memorial Plaza in Israel
The “9/11 Living Memorial Plaza” in Jerusalem honors the 2,983 victims
New Zealand Haka Dance
Firefighters in New Zealand perform the Haka, an ancient Maori war dance,
SNL Tribute with Mayor Giuliani
This Saturday Night Live episode was a tribute to the people of New York,
Kentucky to “Never Forget”
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery in Radcliff, KY, a memorial pays tribute to the
6 Moments of Silence
As part of the 9/11 anniversary commemoration, 6 moments of silence are
National Day of Service
September 11, now also known as Patriot Day, was marked by Congress as a
9/11 Tribute in Light
Every year, “The Tribute in Light” pierces the NY skyline to
Louisville, KY Memorial Concert
The “9/11 Salute to Our Heroes at 4th Street Live” concert was
September 11 Memorial Concert
“A Concert of Hope” speakers and performers included such names as
United We Stand
United We Stand: What More Can I Give was a benefit concert led by Michael
America: A Tribute to Heroes
A Tribute to Heroes was a 9/11 benefit concert that was broadcast live on
The Concert for New York City
The Concert for New York City took place on October 20, 2001 at Madison
Senator Johnny Isakson’s Speech
Senator Johnny Isakson reminds the American people why it is important to
8th Grader Delivers 9/11 Speech
In her speech, 8th Grader Taylor Frennete, who was only ten years old when
President Trump Honors Heroes
On the 18th anniversary of 9/11, President Donald Trump, along with the