This powerful poster of an upside down family tree won the yearly poster competition for Holocaust Remembrance Day. By analyzing this poster, students will understand the effect the Holocaust had on generations of Jewish families....

Students will analyze the winning poster for Holocaust Remembrance Day. By engaging in an in-depth analysis of this poster, students can empathize with the Jewish victims and participate in a class discussion about the lives of Holocaust...

The first Remembrance Day was held in 1919. Get more details about this as well as a few other facts.

This resource explains the reasons for a day dedicated to recalling the sacrifices of Canada's soldiers. Direct web links take students to pages that explain in concise language "Why Remember", "Whom Do We Remember", "What Should We...

The Remembrance Day symbolism of the poppy started with a poem written by a World War I brigade surgeon who was struck by the sight of the red flowers growing on a ravaged battlefield. From the devastated landscape of the battlefields,...

Holocaust Remembrance Day is celebrated each year by honoring a winning poster submission. Students will interpret and decipher one of the winning submissions to better understand and empathize with the lives of the Jewish victims....

Here's a site that has a little of everything about Veterans' Day. Find the history, related websites, the poem "In Flanders Fields," Flag etiquette, and pictures of war posters.

After learning about the origin and customs of Memorial Day, the students can connect to various online sites showing the important memorials that have been constructed to honor soldiers who were killed during U.S. wars and conflicts.

Examines with clarity and conciseness the role Canadian soldiers played in D-Day.

By Congressional designation, September 11 has been designated National Day of Service and Remembrance. Learn about some of the acts of service people around the country are involved in, and perhaps find your own way to serve.

Established in coordination with the 60th Anniversary of D-Day, Veteran Affairs Canada provides fact sheets, images, and 5 classroom-friendly activities that celebrate and honour Canada's contribution on the beaches of Normandy.

Download these colouring sheets, in PDF format, that symbolize a Time to Remember.

Read about the life of John McCrae. He wrote 'In Flanders Fields', the much loved poem that is read in ceremonies all over the world to commemorate those who served in the world wars. Because of his poem, the poppy has come to serve as a...

Teaching students about the historical significance of 9/11, terrorism, and the associated pain and impact on America can be difficult. Here is a collection of resources that provide information on teaching about the attacks in a global...

9/11 anniversary resources include lesson plans, videos, and general information.

Established in coordination with the 60th Anniversary of D-Day, Veteran Affairs Canada provides fact sheets, images, and activities that celebrate and honour Canada's contribution on the beaches of Normandy.

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a robust set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. Each lesson is...

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a robust set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. Each lesson is...

This site features an extensive list of poems and songs for every event during the school year. Explore the seasons, colors, holidays, and more.

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a robust set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. Each lesson is...

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a robust set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. Each lesson is...

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a robust set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. Each activity...

Relatives and friends of 9/11 victims go on StoryCorps to record their remembrances of their loved ones who were killed in the tragic events of the day. Rescuers also recount their emotions while trying to help.

Testimony from forty men and women, including many first responders and eyewitnesses, whose memories of the September 11 attacks on America remind us of the tragedy and heroism of the day.