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American Veterans: Past and Present
Research groups present an audio report on modern veteran issues in a radio show format.
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Veterans Day Fact And Opinion
In this fact and opinion worksheet, students answer 10 questions about the Veterans Day holiday. Students decide if the statements given are facts or opinions.
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Veterans Day Newspaper
Students examine the reasons for and origins of the Veterans Day holiday. They define key vocabulary terms, read and discuss the article "The Origins of Veterans Day," conduct research and complete a worksheet, and create a class...
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Veterans Day Lesson Plans
We can take a moment to recognize the soldiers who served and protected our country with Veterans Day lesson plans.
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Understanding Veterans Day
For this Veterans Day worksheet, students identify words and write a description about what they learned about Veterans Day using the Visual Thesaurus. Students complete 4 problems.
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Lest We Forget
In this acrostic poem worksheet, students review the definition for an acrostic poem and an example poem about veterans. Students then use the lines to write their own acrostic poem.
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Veterans Day
Fourth graders research the origin of Veterans Day and its purpose in the life of Americans today. Students begin the instructional activity by looking up key vocabulary. The teacher uses a media presentation to create interest. The...
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Remembering Veterans
Students discuss the importance of remembrance and memorials. Students explore different war and memorials throughout the world. They examine the purpose of Remembrance/Memorial Day. They examine how emotions can be expressed through...
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We Thank You, Veteran!
Fifth graders use information from videos, picture books, and relatives' military backgrounds to write a short or extended message of gratitude on a greeting card for local veterans.
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Veterans Day Remembered
Sixth graders gather information about Veterans and create a PowerPoint. In this Veterans remembered lesson, 6th graders interview a veteran and research on the computer to create a five slide PowerPoint.
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Veterans Day Activity
In this Veterans Day worksheet, students color a picture of a veteran and "talk about it" and answer 3 questions: what is a soldier, what kind of song do you think he's playing, and what patriotic songs do you know?
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Memorial Day
Learners examine the events and individuals that led to the observance of Memorial Day as a national holiday. They research Memorial Day with time-lines, writing projects, editorials and other creative projects.
Library of Congress
Loc: Helicopters, the Multi Mission Aircraft
Delve into these videos and audio interviews conducted of several U.S. veterans regarding their experiences served as part of helicopter crews during various combat operations.
Library of Congress
Loc: Veterans History Project
A collection, sponsored by the Library of Congress, of stories and experiences of veterans "while they are still among us." Students can also interview a veteran using the Project Kit supplied. Choose: How to participate in the Project...
Library of Congress
Loc: From the Home Front and the Front Lines
This exhibition consists of original materials and oral histories drawn from the Veterans History Project collections at the Library of Congress. With an emphasis on World War I (1914-1918), World War II (1939-1945), the Korean War...
Library of Congress
Loc: Experiencing War: Stories From the Veterans History Project
The Library of Congress has gathered many stories from veterans of American Wars, including World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the First Iraq War, and the war on terror. Photos, audio interviews, and manuscripts accompany most of the...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Veterans Day Honoring All Who Served
Article presents information about the history of Veterans Day and how it is celebrated today. Includes a brief video.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: November 11: Veterans Day
A detailed site on Veterans Day and on World War I. The site links you to original documents like photos, interviews, letters and music from the period.
US Department of Veterans Affairs
U.s. Department of Veterans' Affairs: History of Veterans Day
Read this history of the day set aside to honor America's veterans. Beginning with Armistice Day, a day to honor World War I soldiers, the day has become a day to honor all veterans.
A&E Television
History.com: The History of Veterans Day
Explore the history behind the annual holiday of Veterans Day which honors those who have served in the military during wartime. Links to related video clips are included.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Veterans Day
This page offers a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using a list of 18 words related to Veterans Day. It also provides an extensive list of 327 more words for Veterans Day.
Other
Vvmf: Wall of Faces
Website containing photos and biographical information of Vietnam War veterans.
Read Works
Read Works: Meet a Soldier
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about veterans who visit schools to speak to students. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Thanking Brave Americans
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Veterans Day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.