Veterans Day Lesson Plans Reviewed by Teachers

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Honoring All Who Served Veterans Day

For Teachers K - 12th

November 11th, Veterans Day, is a holiday set aside to honor all those who have served in the military. Here's a resource packed with ideas, activities, projects, and materials that will provide inspiration for ways to celebrate those...

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

Hometown Heroes

For Teachers K - 12th Standards

Transform studying about veterans in a textbook to personal interviews with veterans in the community. Four varying lesson plans make up an entire unit or individualized learning based on your class's needs. Exercises include researching...

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The Wall Inspires Letters to Veterans

For Teachers K - 12th

Learners examine the Vietnam war. They listen to and discuss the book, "The Wall," by Eve Bunting, conduct Internet research, and write a letter or send a card to U.S. military veterans in a local Veteran's Hospital.

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Mapping Your State's Role in the Vietnam War

For Teachers K - 12th

Students recognize reasons to celebrate Memorial Day. Students create a map of victims of the VIetnam War. Using the internet, students research information about soldiers from their state who were killd in action in Vietnam. Students...

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Remember Our Soldiers

For Teachers K - 12th

Students talk about and grow in their understanding of the important role our troops play, and the important role citizens play in keeping up our troops' morale. They involve themselves in community service by writing letters for, or...

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Midland Independent School District

Celebrating National Holidays

For Teachers K

There's more to holidays than just days off! Young historians explore the meaning behind national holidays in a five-part lesson. They focus on what holidays are and why they are celebrated, as well as learn the meaning of music in the...

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Thanks for Your Service

For Teachers Pre-K - 12th

Students thank their freedom fighters. In this Veteran's Day lesson, students honor members of the U.S. Armed Forces by designing a program to pay tribute to them. Students use technology tools to conduct interviews, take pictures, and...

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Leprechaun Dust

For Teachers K - 2nd

Learners make "leprechaun dust" in this short art lesson using Jello instant pistachio pudding, small jars, milk, and spoons. Ideal for celebrating St. Patrick's Day with early-elementary students. Can be combined with the reading of a...

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Thinking About Our Troops

For Teachers K - 12th

Students examine various ways to support America's military troops. They conduct Internet research, and compose and send online letters to troops overseas through the "Operation Dear Abby" program.

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President's Day for Special Education/Early Elementary

For Teachers K - 1st

Students investigate how both Abraham Lincoln and George Washington displayed the trait of honesty. They listen to read alouds of class books and poems that address both the lives of these men and the trait of honesty. They use a graphic...

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Shamrock Puppy

For Teachers Pre-K - Higher Ed

Students create small "Shamrock Puppies" using colored construction paper, crayons, and glue in this pre-Kindergarten lesson celebrating St. Patrick's Day. The lesson includes a resource link where printable patterns can be found.

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Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Teachers K - 2nd

Primary learners will embrace diversity and celebrate multiculturalism through these engaging activities. Which include reading the story Martin Luther King and singing the song "A Man Named King." They will also explore the concept of...

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Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (Kansas) (Grades K-3)

For Teachers K - 3rd

Learners examine the Brown v. Board of Education case in Topeka, Kansas. They re-enact the courtroom and discuss how school would be different today if this case never existed. They discuss how public education has been affected by this...

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