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Unknown Soldier Diorama

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners research history of honoring unknown soldiers in United States, Canada, France, and Australia, research origins and building of tombs for unknown soldiers in country of their choice, and create diorama depicting national...
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Resolution Analysis

For Teachers 5th - 8th
An eye-opening activity honors those soldiers that have fallen in battle but remain nameless. Scholars analyze the Unknown Solider Resolution created after World War I to honor those who died. Academics participate in group discussion to...
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The Life of a Hoosier Soldier, based on the letters of Lt. John V. Hadley

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders take a closer look at the life of Union soldiers. In this American Civil War instructional activity, 8th graders read and analyze a series of letters from Lt. John Hadley to his fiancée. Students chart their findings from...
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Introduce Vocabulary: One Tiny Turtle (Davies)

For Teachers K - 3rd
The loggerhead turtle is a fascinating species, and budding readers learn all about it in Nicola Davies' account One Tiny Turtle. This informational narrative offers excellent vocabulary in context, and you'll find guidance here to...
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Tombs of the Unknowns Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this heroes worksheet, pupils use the Internet and a specific website to find the answers to five questions associated with tombs of the unknown.
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Carolina K-12

The Vietnam War and Protest Music

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Here's a must-have resource for your Vietnam War curriculum file. Class members view a PowerPoint that details the background of the conflict and then examines the reasons for and the effects of protest songs on American attitudes toward...
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A Elegy

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students examine an elegy for form, tone and subject matter.  In this elegy lesson, students share impressions from Dylan Thomas's poem and a critic's response to the poem. Students discuss emotions and the refusal to mourn death. 
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Sgt. Humiston, Where are You?

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students become familiar with the events of the Civil War.  For this identification lesson, students use deductive reasoning to understand how the deceased soldier was identified.  Students view primary documents for information about...
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Veterans Day Lesson Plans

For Teachers 5th - 8th
We can take a moment to recognize the soldiers who served and protected our country with Veterans Day lesson plans.
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Worksheet
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Airborne & Special Operations Museum- Grade 5

For Students 5th
In this gallery scavenger hunt activity students answer 11 questions about the displays in the Airborne & Special Operations Museum (location unknown).
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Lesson Plan
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The Cold Mountain International Collaborative Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the American Civil War through literature and related activities. In this literature instructional activity, students read Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier. Students investigate the medical facilities and treatments...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Act of Duty

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
PBS provides educators with this "Utilization Guide," a four segment program that covers the Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Korean conflict, Vietnam, and the Gulf War. The 42-page packet includes lessons, background...
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Activity
US Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Day

For Teachers K - 12th Standards
Teaching class members all about the importance and meaning behind Veterans Day with an informative resource. Pupils complete a classroom activity guide and individual research to learn more about the brave men and women who defend the...
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Lesson Plan
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Veterans Day Fact And Opinion

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
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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Worksheet
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Virginia Crossword Puzzle Worksheet

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Virginia crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 10 clues to identify the words that belong in the word puzzle to correctly complete it.
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Worksheet
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Virginia Challenge

For Students 4th - 8th
In this Virginia trivia activity, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit what they know about the state.
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Worksheet
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Virginia Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this Virginia history worksheet, students match the names, places, and words in the word bank to the 10 statements that define them.
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Worksheet
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Chapter 13 Review, Section 2: Ions in Aqueous Solutions and Colligative Properties

For Students 9th - 12th
Here is a general chemistry worksheet that incorporates practical applications. Four questions employ critical thinking about solutions, boiling and freezing points, and molar mass. Your class will practice what they learn in class by...
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Worksheet
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Veterans Day

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Veterans Day reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a passage detailing the history of Veterans Day. Students answer 7 questions.
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Worksheet
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Reading Comprehension Worksheet Veterans

For Students 5th - 7th
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage regarding veterans of war and then respond to 4 short answer questions.
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Worksheet
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Memorial Day

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Memorial Day worksheet, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they figure out the answers to ten facts about Memorial Day.
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Worksheet
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Veteran's Day Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 6th
In this holiday themed instructional activity, students determine the answers to 21 clues to fill in a crossword puzzle associated with Veteran's Day.
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Veterans Day

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research the origin of Veterans Day and its purpose in the life of Americans today. Students begin the lesson by looking up key vocabulary. The teacher uses a media presentation to create interest. The class composes...
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Worksheet
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Landmarks Word Search

For Students 5th - 8th
In this geography worksheet, learners identify and locate vocabulary terms and names of specific landmarks in the United States. There are 32 words/names located in the word search.