Educator Resources - Teach 9/11 - 9/11 Pentagon Memorial

If We Don’t Teach 9/11, We Risk Forgetting It

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September 11, 2001 reshaped our nation, our security, and our understanding of service and sacrifice. Yet many students today receive little or no formal education about the events of that day. It is about history, context, and ensuring future generations understand the cost of freedom.

Do you support age-appropriate education about September 11 in K–12 schools?

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The Pentagon Quiz

How much do you know about what happened on 9/11?

Printables

Hands-on activities that teach courage, kindness, and respect through the stories of the Pentagon Memorial.

Crossword Puzzle

Click the links below to download the Pentagon Memorial-themed crossword puzzle worksheet for your classroom.

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Featured Activities

Let’s Honor Them Foldable

A hands-on Pentagon foldable to reflect, learn, and honor 9/11 heroes.

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Voices & Values Flip Booklet

An interactive flip booklet to explore and share courage, kindness, and respect.

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Pentagon Puzzle Timeline

A puzzle activity to arrange key events from 9/11 in order.

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Explore free, classroom-ready resources to help students reflect on 9/11 through heroism, resilience, and unity. Designed to foster critical thinking, emotional reflection, and historical understanding.