Remember Our Soldiers
There are many special ways to recognize our soldiers this Veterans Day. (Grades K-12)
Wall of Peace
Mary E. Noyes (with Barrie Citrowske), who teaches at Minneota (Minnesota) Public School, submitted this week's
lesson in which students' essays are used to build a classroom Wall of Peace. (Grades 5-12)
Remembering Those Who Gave Their Lives: Lessons for Memorial Day
What does Memorial Day mean to your students? Do they grasp the significance of the sacrifice that American
men and women have made to preserve our freedom? Included: Five lessons help students understand the meaning
of Memorial Day.
Teaching Citizenship's Five Themes
Memorial Day is a perfect opportunity to teach about citizenship. These activities, from the editors of
Weekly Reader, will highlight each of the five citizenship themes.
Put the "Memory" Back in Memorial Day
Some teachers, concerned about students' ignorance of the origin and meaning of Memorial Day, have created programs
that stress the importance of remembering and honoring U.S. war veterans on that day.
Students Remember Vietnam War Heroes
Middle school students from Capt. Nathan Hale School in Coventry, Connecticut, pieced together biographies of
the 612 state residents killed in the Vietnam War. They published the biographies so others will get to know
the servicemen as well as they have.
Speakers, Projects Bring Veterans' Stories to Classroom
Teachers use a variety of ways to educate students about the historic significance of Veterans Day, coming on
November 11. Included: Classroom activities for teaching about Veterans Day!
Lessons in Life: Connecting Kids and Soldiers
While most teachers discuss the war in Iraq with their classes, many find that both they and their students
also want to do something concrete to help U.S. troops abroad. Included: A list of organizations that link students
or classes with deployed servicemen and women.
Make a Memorial Day Book
This work sheet offers an 8-page mini book for primary-grade students to cut and fold. The mini book tells of
the origins and celebrations of Memorial Day.
Make a Memorial Day Windsock
This work sheet provides dirctions for designing and creating a red-white-and-blue windsock. Adapt this lesson
for Memorial Day by having students reflect on the meaning of the day. Hang the windsocks in your classroom
or at home.
Internet Scavenger Hunt: Honoring Our Veterans
What do you know about Veterans Day? Explore the Veterans Day Web site to learn about that national holiday.
Great Sites for Teaching About... World Wars I and II
This week's sites are among the best on the Web for teaching about World Wars I and II.
A World at War
Education World presents eight lesson plans to help your students understand the events and historical significance
of the two great wars of the 20th century.
Remembering D-Day: Great Sites on the Web
Education World looks at some interesting D-Day Web sites.
Great Sites for Teaching About... Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Education World recommends some of the best sites on the Wide Web for learning and teaching about these important
historic events.
Raise the Flag Day (Awareness) in Your Class!
Education World salutes Flag Day with lesson activities, links to great sites, and more.
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Updated October 2007
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