September 11th Video Lessons

“If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.” —Sandy Dahl, wife of Flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl

For today’s high school students, the events of September 11th aren’t even a distant memory – they weren’t even born yet.

Putting such a heavy historical event into context is a complicated task. Thoughtfully put together and full of clear and unbiased information, these Edpuzzle Original video lessons provide an excellent introduction to the events that unfolded on September 11, 2001 and how they rippled through history.

A September 11th Video Lesson for Grades 9-12

This lesson opens with video footage of President George W. Bush’s televised address to the nation on the evening of September 11, 2001.

By the end of the video lesson, students will be able to identify the ways in which September 11, 2001 was a turning point in U.S. history by learning about the antecedents to the attacks, the attacks themselves, and responses to the attacks.

This culturally sensitive lesson is the perfect jumping off point for discussion with your students.

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A September 11th Poetry Video Lesson

Lucille Clifton wrote this poem as part of a series of seven poems called “September Suite.” Her poem “Tuesday 9/11/01” is a short but powerful poem that reflects on the events of September 11, 2001.

The video lesson opens with an animated reading of the poem, and students will be asked to examine literary techniques like diction and mood.

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Both of these video lessons were designed for high school students, but as always, no one knows their students better than their teachers, so take a look at these Edpuzzle Original video lessons to see how they can work in your classroom.