National Day of Learning

Teach to Remember

V. McClatchey 2001

National Day of Learning for September 11

To assist educators in overcoming the challenges of teaching 9/11, and to inspire the next generation with the Flight 93 Story, we have created programming that can be used in grades 6-12 around the globe. This virtual program is a mix of pre-recorded videos, interactive live distance learning sessions from the memorial on 9/11, digital resources, and lesson suggestions.

REGISTRATION

To register your classroom or school for Teach to Remember 9/11.

Registration will include the following LIVE features:

• Welcome and Introduction 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM
• Moment of Remembrance 9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
• Q&A with Rangers 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

In addition, you will have access to several videos to aid in your 9/11 and Flight 93 curriculum.

• Teacher Orientation
• Virtual Tour of Flight 93 led by Park Rangers and Gordon Felt, brother of Passenger, Edward Felt.
• Investigation Video that fosters critical thinking from students.
• How We Remember Video, where family members of the passenegers and crew share their perpsective on their loved ones.

Preparation

In anticipation for Wednesday, September 11th, participants are encouraged to review the educational materials related to Flight 93 to get the most out of the tour. These materials are designed to assist educators overcome the complex challengers that come with teaching the events of 9/11 to all ages.

• Share the Story of Flight 93 which will help students understand why the Memorial was established
• Explore some of the features within the Memorial
• Learn more about the each of the forty crew and passengers from Flight 93

Other Educational Opportunites

• Investigating Flight 93; Designed for students grades 4-12 to learn and discover about Flight 93 and September 11th. These activities will allow students to use critical thinking and negotiate the difficult topics of 9/11. On this page you will find specific content for each grade level along with questions that help foster conversation.

 

Programs Available on September 11

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  Moment of Remembrance

  Watch the Moment of Remembrance live over the time Flight 93 crashed 22 years ago.

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  Virtual Tour

  Designed for students grades 6-8 to learn how the site honors the passengers and crew members.

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  Investigating Flight 93

  Designed for students grades 9-12 to explore and learn the truth about Flight 93 through investigating the primary sources.