9/11 Anniversary Digital Learning Experience

The film will be available via 911memorial.org/DLE beginning Friday, September 11. The live chat will be available from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET on the 11th. You will be directed to the video after completing a brief questionnaire.

Participants will hear personal stories from a survivor, an NYPD first responder, two brothers whose father was killed on 9/11, and two women who both lost their fathers on 9/11.

There are two ways to view the film this year. Both feature the same stories. 

1. As a full 35-minute film 
2. As individual stories

The film includes American Sign Language interpretation, captions, audio descriptions, and Spanish subtitles, and transcripts. 

On September 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, Museum staff will answer questions in real-time via a live chat. Access the chat by clicking the blue icon in the bottom right corner of the screen once the program begins. 

Due to high demand, not every question may be answered. Post-program activities will deepen exploration of key themes. 

• Computer, tablet, smartphone, or smartboard 
• Screen to view the program (if separate from devices above) 
• Internet connection 
• Speakers 

9/11 Memorial & Museum staff will not be able to answer tech related questions the day of the program. We highly recommend using the preview period to test your technology. 

Educators can preview the film beginning September 1 on this page to test technology and screen content. This preview is for educators only and not intended for students or other participants. 

9/11 Timeline Film 
View this brief film that outlines the six key times that mark the 9/11 attacks to prepare your students for the program. Use this print resource with a 9/11 timeline, World Trade Center map, and student-friendly explanation of the attacks for additional preparation. 

Viewing Guides 
These guides offer context and questions for you and your students to consider while viewing the program.  

Grade 3-5

Grades 6-8

Grade 9-12

Pre-Program Activities 

Glossary: This glossary defines terms used by the speakers that may be unfamiliar to students. It also includes maps of the five boroughs of NYC and the original World Trade Center site.  

Grades 3-5: This lesson provides an overview of 9/11 and highlights themes of courage and heroism using age-appropriate language.  

Grades 6-12: This lesson provides an overview of 9/11 and assesses students’ prior knowledge about the attacks.  

Post-Program Activities 
These activities will encourage further exploration of themes presented during the program.