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Uss Liberty: November 11, Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, Armistice

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a site that has a little of everything about Veterans' Day. Find the history, related websites, the poem "In Flanders Fields," Flag etiquette, and pictures of war posters.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Veterans Day

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Veterans Day. The history and facts about this holiday that honors the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces.
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada: A Day of Remembrance

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains the reasons for a day dedicated to recalling the sacrifices of Canada's soldiers. Direct web links take students to pages that explain in concise language "Why Remember", "Whom Do We Remember", "What Should We...
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veteran Affairs Canada: Normandy 1944 Canada Remembers

For Students 9th - 10th
Established in coordination with the 60th Anniversary of D-Day, Veteran Affairs Canada provides fact sheets, images, and 5 classroom-friendly activities that celebrate and honour Canada's contribution on the beaches of Normandy.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: This Memorial Day Remember Our Fallen Heroes

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article reports on the history and significance of Memorial Day. Includes video.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: A Patriotic Celebration of Veterans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will gain an understanding of the significance and meaning of National Veterans Day, the unique founder of the organization and the history created in Birmingham, Alabama for veterans across America. Students will recognize the...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Veterans History Project

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Experiencing War: Stories From the Veterans History Project

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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US Department of Veterans Affairs

U.s. Department of Veteran Affairs: History of Memorial Day

For Students 9th - 10th
This government resources gives an in-depth description of the history of Memorial Day. Includes details of the first celebration of Memorial Day in 1868.
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada: Valentines for Vets

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Send Canada's veterans valentines to show your gratitude for their sacrifices and achievements. Included are sample valentines, tips and message ideas and instructions for sending the valentines.
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veteran Affairs Canada: Normandy 1944 Canada Remembers

For Students 9th - 10th
Established in coordination with the 60th Anniversary of D-Day, Veteran Affairs Canada provides fact sheets, images, and activities that celebrate and honour Canada's contribution on the beaches of Normandy.
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PBS

Pbs: National Memorial Day Concert

For Students 9th - 10th
A colorful and detail-filled site regarding the history, individuals, and stories that culminate in the annual National Memorial Day Concert celebration in front of the nation's capitol. Links from this site will create a rich...
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada: D Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Examines with clarity and conciseness the role Canadian soldiers played in D-Day.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Veterans History Project, Last World War I Veteran

For Students 9th - 10th
Listening to audio files and watching video clips of people who have fought in wars gives students a feel for the day to day life of a soldier. Frank Woodruff Buckles died in February, 2011. He was the last known World War I soldier....
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief site that gives information about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Canada.
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Curated OER

Veterans Day

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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Curated OER

Veterans Day

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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Read Works

Read Works: Thanking Brave Americans

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Veterans Day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Meet a Soldier

For Teachers 5th Standards
[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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Library of Congress

Loc: For Teachers: Holidays: Themed Resources

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A rich resource page with links to primary source information about a number of holidays and special days, such as presidential inaugurations.
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada: Facts on Remembrance Day

For Students 9th - 10th
The first Remembrance Day was held in 1919. Get more details about this as well as a few other facts.
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Teacher Planet

Teacher Planet: Memorial Day

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This helpful site offers a wealth of information for teachers interested in teaching about Memorial Day. Lesson plans, units, worksheets, clipart, and other activities are featured.
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Veterans Affairs Canada

Veterans Affairs Canada: Colouring Sheets

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Download these colouring sheets, in PDF format, that symbolize a Time to Remember.
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Gabriel Dumont Institute

D Day Plus 60: Remembering Canada's Second World War [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A four page document in PDF format that describes the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers during the D-Day invasion of World War II and the role the Metis peoples played in the Canadian war effort.

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