In this activity, you will practice putting 9/11 events in order and learning about helpers. Answer each question using the facts provided. If you feel upset, take a break and ask your teacher for support.
We will learn about an important day in U.S. history: September 11, 2001 (9/11).
Our goal today is to:
Practice putting events in order (first/next/then)
Learn about helpers (firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and other community helpers)
We will use facts that are appropriate for school.
If this topic makes you feel upset or worried, you may take a short break, talk to a trusted adult, or ask your teacher for help.
Put these events from the morning of September 11, 2001 in order from first to last. (The times are clues.)
People begin a normal morning in the United States.
9:03 a.m. — A second plane hits the World Trade Center.
Emergency helpers rush to help and keep people safe.
Many flights across the United States are stopped so the skies are safer.
9:37 a.m. — A plane hits the Pentagon near Washington, D.C.
8:46 a.m. — The first plane hits the World Trade Center in New York City.
Sort each fact into the correct part of the timeline: Before, During, or After 9/11.
September 11, 2001 begins like a normal day
Schools and offices are open that morning
Emergency helpers respond right away
People watch news updates to learn facts
Communities hold moments of remembrance
Helpers and volunteers support families
Before
During (Day of)
After
Match each helper to how they helped on 9/11 and afterward.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding item |
|---|---|---|
Police officers | arrow_right_alt | Rescue people and fight fires |
Volunteers/Red Cross | arrow_right_alt | Direct people to safety and protect areas |
Firefighters | arrow_right_alt | Give urgent medical care |
Paramedics/EMTs | arrow_right_alt | Provide food, supplies, and support |
Why do we put events on a timeline in the correct order?
In 2–3 sentences, name one helper you learned about today and describe one way people can help their community after a hard event.