Educational Activities to Try from Home
For some, school may look different this year as classes are being held at home from the dining room table. As students are adjusting to virtual classrooms, we know parents and caregivers are looking for meaningful learning activities to do together. The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is committed to providing students and teachers the tools to understand what happened on 9/11 and how the attacks continue to impact our lives. From art activities to virtual field trips, we offer a variety of learning opportunities for all ages.
Try our Activities at Home. Make a leaf to add to a collective tree inspired by the story of the Survivor Tree or design your own first responder badge to honor their service.
Inquiry-based lesson plans explore the history of the World Trade Center, the events of 9/11, the role that first responders played, and the many ways the country has changed in a post-9/11 world.
The Museum offers live virtual field trips of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum for grades 3–12. These panoramic experiences, led by Education staff via Zoom, help students understand what happened on 9/11 and to consider the ongoing legacy of the attacks.
Whether you are a teacher looking for professional development opportunities or a caregiver who wants to talk about the events of September 11, 2001 with a child, you can explore these offerings and more at 911memorial.org/learn.
By 9/11 Memorial Staff
Twin Towers by folk artist Sara Grijalva is a case study of 9/11's reverberations through the global city of New York, with its large Hispanic population, and particularly as felt by the transnational Colombian community rooted in the borough of Queens.
The life of 11-year old Asia Cottom was taken far too soon. While her time on Earth was short, she has touched the lives of many. Asia’s story reminds us to have compassion and generosity towards others.