National September 11 Memorial & Museum
Local Heroes
The cover of The New Yorker magazine sparks a conversation about September 11th and the invaluable sacrifices the first responders made to rescue those in danger. Scholars discuss their observations, thoughts, and feelings then take pen...
Nosapo
Calendars
A colorful calendar template allows learners to add dates and notes about upcoming events.
Read Works
Canine Courage
Did you know dogs had an important job on September 11th, the day airplanes took down the World Trade Center? Learn more about the furry heroes with a three-page informational read designed to aid pupils in answering 10...
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
Months of the Year
Take your young group of learners through the school year one month at a time with this series of printable materials. Offering word cards for each month of the year, this resource is a simple way to support children with learning this...
Teacherfiles
Monthly Newsletter - September
What's going on in your class? Spread the news with a fairly basic template that includes the month name, clipart for some color, and lines for writing all your class news. See the materials tab for the rest of the months of the year.
Curated OER
Graphing Greenery
Middle schoolers gather leaves and trace them on graph paper. They plot coordinates that approximate the shape of the leaves and share those coordinates as "worksheets" for other students to complete.
Curated OER
Leaf Weight-Loss Plan
Learners measure the weight of a container of leaves daily to discover how quickly it grows lighter as the foliage dries.
Curated OER
September Following Directions Activity
In this September worksheet, young scholars follow 10 steps and color in the illustrations according to the directions. Students choose colors based on their opinions about the month of September.
Curated OER
Weather through the Seasons
Students examine the year's cycles by observing the four seasons, their distinctive weather patterns that affect our activities and the weather changes that each brings. The fourteen lessons of this unit offer a good opportunity for the...
Teachnology
Teachnology: September Teacher Resource Guide
Utilize this extensive list of resources filled with lesson plans, worksheets, rubrics, and more when teaching September themes and holidays.
Other
International Day of Peace
The International Day of Peace, a.k.a. "Peace Day" provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date.
University of Toronto (Canada)
Representative Poetry Online: Poetry of Helen Hunt Jackson
Contains links to the following poems written by Helen Hunt jackson: "Doubt," "God's Light-houses," "Habeas Corpus," and "September." Also contains a paragraph on her life and works.
Jewelry Central
Jewelry Central: Sapphire
This commercial site contains information about the sapphire's physical properties and where it can be found. Also discusses the history and romance related to the stone and includes a description of its quality.
Read Works
Read Works: "September"
[Free Registration/Login Required] A poem by Helen Hunt Jackson describing September. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
A&E Television
History.com: The History of Labor Day
Learn all about this National holiday started in 1894 that celebrates how we value work in America presented by History.com.
Starfall
Starfall: The Months of the Year
This video is a song to help students to learn the months of the year.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Teach Your Way: September Collection
This is a collection of materials from Teach Your Way: September including September Planning calendar. This Collection includes: Video (13), Interactive (1), Media Gallery (12), Document (9) for Grades PreK-K, K-2, 3-5 , Resources in...
Other
Nobel Prize Internet Archive: Winners 1901 1999
A list of the winners of the Nobel Peace Prize from 1901-1999. Click on the names of the winners for more information.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Month of September: Birthdays, Historical Events and Holidays
Learn about September holidays, famous birthdays, history, and fun facts on this site. Students can learn about the birthstone, flower, symbols for this month.