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Honoring Warrior Spirit: The National Native American Veterans Memorial ActivityHonoring Warrior Spirit: The National Native American Veterans Memorial Activity
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Honoring Warrior Spirit: The National Native American Veterans Memorial

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This Honoring Warrior Spirit: The National Native American Veterans Memorial activity also includes:
  • PBS: What Does It Mean To Be A Warrior?
  • PBS: The Warrior Tradition
  • A Conversation with Harvey Pratt, Designer of the National Native American Veterans Memorial
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Thoughtful discussion highlights Native American veterans and the Native American Veterans Memorial. Scholars explore what it means to be a warrior—the Warrior Tradition—and the process of creating the memorial that honors Native American veterans. Articles, pictures, and videos guide the discussion.

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native americans, veterans, veteran's day, courage, native american legends, the military

Instructional Ideas

  • Conduct the lesson during November—Native American Heritage Month—before or near Veteran's Day, which is on November 11th

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  • Preview video and other content to confirm its appropriateness for your grade level
  • Break videos into smaller segments and offer stretching and brain breaks

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