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September 11th Activity Set 9-11 Informational Text, Research, Google Earth

$6.25

(87 customer reviews)

Looking for a thoughtful way to teach about September 11th? Our 9/11 Activity Set blends learning with engagement! This set includes interactive Google Slides, text-based questions, mystery images, and research tasks. Perfect for grades 4-6, it comes with editable questions and answer keys. Dive into history with essential links and resources!

Number of Pages: 25
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September 11th Activity Set 9-11 Informational Text, Research, Google Earth

Curious how to engage your students in a sensitive historical event with care and insight? Check out our September 11th Activity Set!

This Google Slides activity set is specifically designed to help your students understand the significant events of September 11th, 2001 through interactive and informative texts. Perfect for grades 4-6, this toolkit makes learning about a tough subject matter more accessible and engaging.

What’s Inside this September 11th Activity Set?

  • Interactive Informational Texts: Dive into easy-to-follow reading passages about 9/11.
  • Engaging Research & Writing Slides: Encourage deeper exploration with additional slides designed for student research and reflective writing.

Fun Twist with Mystery Pictures:

  • Students tackle text-based questions to reveal scrambled images related to 9/11.
  • Correct answers slowly unveil these meaningful pictures, adding an element of surprise and engagement!

We understand teaching about September 11th can be challenging. That’s why we’ve included an engaging mystery picture feature to help maintain student interest and handle the topic sensitively.

Versatile & Educational:

  • Suitable for both virtual learning and in-class activities.
  • Ideal for reading centers and history lessons on September 11th.

Key Details:

  • 3 Reading Comprehension Slides
  • 3 Additional Research Slides
  • Editable Q&A on Each Slide
  • 3 Mystery Pictures to Solve
  • 17 Text-Based Reading Questions
  • Designed for 4th to 6th Graders
  • Answer Keys Included

Helpful Links Included in this September 11th Activity Set:

  • A YouTube clip for pronunciation help.
  • Google Earth locations for the World Trade Center & The Pentagon 9/11 Memorial.
  • A child-friendly Kiddle.co research page.

See it in action! Visit the preview to explore how the September 11th Activity Set can enhance your teaching toolkit while addressing this pivotal moment in history sensitively and effectively.

These links can be edited or taken out if your school doesn’t allow them.

Be sure to check out the PREVIEW for more details of this September 11th Activity Set.

What Other Teachers Are Saying about our September 11th Activity Set:

  • This is a very valuable and helpful resource when teaching students about the tragic events on 9/11/01! They then have the opportunity to venture out via Google Earth to do their own research and gather additional information. -Amber
  • I appreciate how simple and yet informative this was. I liked how interactive this was and how students could check their own work. We were able to have a good discussion after everyone had the chance to work through the slides. Thank you so much! -Andrea
  • This is a great resource to get your students interacting with current times and standards that need to be addressed in the classroom. -Katey
  • This was great and a nice plan to even leave for a sub. The students were engaged and learned some valuable information about 9/11. -Vickie
  • Toughest thing I teach all year-thank you for the resource! -Darlene
  • AND MORE!! See additional feedback below

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87 reviews for September 11th Activity Set 9-11 Informational Text, Research, Google Earth

  1. Rachael S. –

    I used this with a sub on 9/11 and the students were very engaged

  2. Angela P. –

    My students enjoyed this. I used it when I was going to be out.

  3. Brooke H. –

    This was perfect for the students to complete as a review on a day I had a substitute teacher.

  4. Pam J. –

    This resource is a kid-friendly way to try to explain this important event.

  5. Felicia H. –

    This item enhanced our lessons and provided meaningful practice.

  6. Bobbi G. –

    This was a magnificent addition to my lesson on 911.

  7. Jordyn F. –

    great resource for 5th grade! It is very useful in my classroom!

  8. Beth R. –

    Students are engaged throughout the entire activity! Love the information it teaches

  9. One “Hop” Shop –

    This set of September 11th reading comprehension activities is a meaningful and sensitive way to help students understand an important moment in history. The materials are age-appropriate, thoughtfully designed, and encourage reflection while building key reading skills. Perfect for classrooms aiming to teach both history and empathy with care and respect.

  10. Angela Johnson –

    My students were very engaged with this resource! Thank you!

  11. McKayla C. –

    I bought this resource before we had Google platforms. Can’t wait to try it!

  12. Rachel Thomas –

    I used this educational product with my middle school students and was genuinely impressed with how engaged they became. The content was age-appropriate, well-structured, and aligned with our curriculum goals. It encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving, and the interactive elements kept students motivated throughout. I also appreciated how easy it was to integrate into my lesson plans. Highly recommended for any educator looking to enhance student learning in a fun and meaningful way.

  13. laura R. –

    This resource was well worth the purchase. I’m grateful for platforms like TpT where teachers can share high-quality work with each other. I’ll definitely be checking out more resources from this seller in the future.

  14. Krista B. –

    Thank you for bringing variation to a topic that is extremely different to teach

  15. KATIE S. –

    Perfectly age appropriate way to educate our youth about 9/11. Gave them perspective

  16. Jana Beth W. –

    Great product to go over 9/11 with students! They enjoyed this.

  17. Shelby P. –

    Great resource for teaching students about September 11th

  18. Amanda M. –

    My kids loved this resource. It was sometimes hard to help them navigate the drag and drop of the pictures. Overall, they were engaged and enjoyed the activity.

  19. Megan P. –

    Thank you! This was very well done in explaining the events of September 11. My students were very interested in it.

  20. Ashley T. –

    Great resource to implement the importance of 9/11

  21. Misty W. –

    This is a great resource to help my students practice these skills! Thank you!

  22. Bailey M. –

    My students loved this resource. We used it in 5th grade, and it worked great!

  23. Jessica B. –

    We loved using this resource to learn more about 9/11. The only issue is that some students just attempted to put the puzzles together instead of reading and matching the answers.

  24. Stephanie P. –

    My students enjoyed revealing the pictures when recalling information.

  25. YoungLearnersTeacher –

    Students appreciated how aesthetically pleasing this was while I appreciated how well put together it was. Really helped us to touch on this event on the day.

  26. Marissa V. –

    My students loved this resource. It was perfect for my classroom!

  27. Megan K. –

    The students were able to learn about 9/11 in a very age appropriate way. They enjoyed the activities.

  28. The Vibrant Classroom –

    This was a great resource to introduce students to the topic of September 11th. It was also easy for them to use and engaging!

  29. Amanda D. –

    This was a good resource for teaching a tough topic.

  30. From North to South –

    My 5th grade students enjoyed using this resource during social studies on 9/11. They found it engaging and got started quickly. It was easy add to Google Classroom when I was planning my 9/11 activities last minute. My students did have a little bit of the difficult time dragging and dropping without resizing the pieces so I would teach that skill ahead of time next year.

  31. Madoka Mason –

    This was an engaging activity while practicing their reading comprehension skills.

  32. Jodie M. –

    I liked how the resource also gives information on how to use the resource. I learned more about Google Slides from it as well. The information helps students better understand what happened on 9/11 as well as a little information about why and the reaction of the US.

  33. Elizabeth Griffis –

    A very respectful way to teach students more about the events of 9/11

  34. Andrea G. –

    My students enjoyed reading the passage. Many students learned facts about September 11th.

  35. Jill A. –

    We spend every Sept 11th remembering that terrible day in history in kid’s terms. This was a nice supplement to the things we do that day.

  36. Mattos Making Memories –

    Love the setup! Can be used for whole group or small group settings! My students loved the topic! They were so engaged!

  37. Abigail Broome –

    Great resource! My students loved completing it in class!

  38. megan B. –

    this was a good resource to use with my 6th graders. Many of them do not have a ton of background on 9/11 and was great for them.

  39. Hope H. –

    This was helpful in talking with my adult ESL students about Sept. 11!

  40. Alison Rose Evans –

    Thank you so much for this resource. I was able to have great discussions with my students about September 11th.

  41. Katelyn M. –

    This was a great resource to get my kids thinking and learning about 9/11. I liked that it had a variety of ways for them to learn.

  42. jennifer F. –

    Great unit. Worked well for my class. Found it engaging. Will continue to use.

  43. Cassie H. –

    This is an excellent resource to pay tribute to all that happened on 9/11, but keep it on an appropriate grade level and provide the information necessary for the students understand why we celebrate this holiday!

  44. Erica F. –

    Very useful resource and engaging for all students.

  45. Andrea M. –

    My 5th graders really enjoyed reading and learning about September 11th with this resource. The puzzles kept them engaged and they enjoyed visiting the websites included on the later slides. This was a good activity my students were able to complete independently.

  46. Bailey M. –

    This resource was amazing for reviewing this historically significant time. It is a hard topic to cover, but it is very important.

  47. Haley Dodson –

    Great way to talk about the events that occurred on a lower elementary level. They loved the mystery picture part.

  48. Jennifer Cole –

    This was a great resource for my 6th grade social studies classroom. Thank you!

  49. Erin W. –

    This was a very good review that I used with my 4th graders.

  50. Sara Ventrella –

    My students were born well before 9/11, so this resource came in great handy at explaining such an important event in US history. This resource allowed for my students to begin to understand what happened and why, as well as who it impacted (and still impacts today). I appreciate you!

  51. Cameron C. –

    My students loved this resource and learning all about 9/11.

  52. Amanda C. –

    A good, age-approriate way to talk about 9/11 with 4th graders.

  53. Jennifer Burns –

    This is fantastic. Thanks for the great resource. It is a great addition to what I currently use.

  54. Melissa Puentes –

    Thank you so much for this resource. My students enjoyed it.

  55. Theresa Jennifer –

    My students loved this activity and they were engaged.

  56. Megan H. –

    Thank you! Great resource to finish up the class reading of the book!

  57. Joanne S. –

    This was a good activity for covering September 11th that wasn’t too heavy.

  58. Veronica B. –

    Great resource and the class was very engaged. Thanks

  59. Haley B. –

    Thank you!

  60. Chrisdena E. –

    Engaging and a great way to learn about 9/11. Thanks!

  61. Mary Kathleen T. –

    Great resource!

  62. Ofra A. –

    Great digital resource!

  63. Jennifer I. –

    My students were engaged in this activity. Thank you.

  64. Alyssa B. –

    Students enjoyed the visual reward offered when completing this, while learning about a difficult part of our history. Thank you!

  65. Keri B. –

    My students really were able to get engaged with this lesson!

  66. Patricia Smith –

    My students love learning about history and this event hits home for some of them. They learned how this event impacts their life now.

  67. AR Tech Star – Eva Griffin –

    Great resource! Thank you!

  68. Renae W. –

    Great resource to use with 9/11

  69. Elyssa G. –

    Thank you for such a great resource.

  70. Karen S. –

    This was a great activity to do on 9/11. Students were engaged.

  71. Amber S. –

    This is a very valuable and helpful resource when teaching students about the tragic events on 9/11/01!
    They then have the opportunity to venture out via Google Earth to do their own research and gather additional information.

  72. 123Teacher –

    My students enjoyed using these slides.

  73. Lisa M. –

    Engaging! Thank you

  74. Guadalupe B. –

    My students enjoyed learning and reading about 9/11. The activities were engaging and a great way for them to learn about it.

  75. Amber S. –

    They then have the opportunity to venture out via Google Earth to do their own research and gather additional information.

  76. Yvonne C. –

    Thanks

  77. Monica S. –

    Great to use to teach students about 9/11!

  78. Vickie S. –

    This was great and a nice plan to even leave for a sub. The students were engaged and learned some valuable information about 9/11.

  79. Zulema S. –

    Excellent resource

  80. sandra C. –

    Great resource. Students engagement is high.

  81. Holley’s Printables –

    Good visuals and activities.

  82. Megan S. –

    Thank you

  83. Darlene L. –

    Toughest thing I teach all year-thank you for the resource!

  84. Andrea L. –

    I appreciate how simple and yet informative this was. I liked how interactive this was and how students could check their own work. We were able to have a good discussion after everyone had the chance to work through the slides. Thank you so much!

  85. Katey P. –

    This is a great resource to get your students interacting with current times and standards that need to be addressed in the classroom.

  86. Emily Abram –

    Planning on using this for 9/11. Thank you!

  87. Karie C. –

    Great resource to teach students about September 11th.

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