9/11 Resources for young learners.
Below is a summery of some educational resources; a starting point for educators and young learners to explore learning materials focused on the events of September 11th, its aftermath, and it’s legacy.
9/11 Memorial & Museum
Explore the the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s educational resources, including their 9/11 primer and a digital poster exhibition.
(grades K-12 and adults)
Scholastic
This article from Scholastic summarizes different articles and videos by age group, with an emphasis on hope and understanding.
(grades 3 - 12)
9/11 Tribute Museum
Explore the 9/11 Tribute Museum’s educational resources, including tailored lesson plans + a short documentary for young audiences.
(grades K-12)
PBS News Hour
A summary of educational resources with a focus on middle and high schoolers.
(grades 6-12)
U.S. Department of Education
A summary of educational resources for teachers, including federal institutions like the Library of Congress, NARA, and the Smithsonian.
(grades K-12)
NEA
A summary from the National Education Association, organized around background, approaches to teaching, and image collections.
(grades K-12)
Learning for Justice
A lesson plan from Learning for Justice (formerly Teaching Tolerance) with an emphasis on religious tolerance and cultural understanding.
(grades K-12)
DSNY resources for young learners.
Resources for young learners to explore the work of DSNY and learn how it serves our city today.
Sims Municipal Recycling
Visit Sims Municipal Recycling to learn more about how the City’s recycling is handled, and schedule a virtual tour of their state-of-the-art facility.
Follow Your Waste
Follow Your Waste is an interactive, educational game for kids 8+ that follows the lifecycle of materials in each of NYC’s residential waste streams. Users will learn how to sort their waste and where it goes after being collected. Along the way, users will also learn about the ongoing efforts of NYC Sanitation to keep the City clean, safe, and healthy.
Waste management resources for young learners.
Resources for young learners to learn more about the importance of equitable and efficient waste management.
PBS Kids Waste Audit Activity
Participate in this at-home waste sorting and characterization project so your family can learn about the basics and importance of waste auditing.
DIY Compost
Your child can learn about how to compost, the benefits of composting, and how to make their own composter with these educational videos.
My Disposal
From lessons about upcyling cans into pencil holders and repurposing common household materials into items for play to countless printable worksheets and interactive videos, My Disposal is an excellent resource for hands-on learning about the environmental benefits of waste prevention.