Give your students the chance to reflect on a dark moment in U.S. history with a trip to the 9/11 Museum in New York City

Every generation has its “Where were you when…?” moment. For Baby Boomers, it was when JFK was shot. For children of the 1980s, it was when the Challenger exploded. Many children today still remember — or have heard stories from their parents — about Sept. 11, 2001. How can you bridge this delicate piece of history that still seems so fresh in our collective consciousness? Consider a field trip to the 9/11 Museum in New York City, which offers a thoughtful school curriculum on a difficult topic.