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Students examine the events and individuals that led to the observance of Memorial Day as a national holiday. They research Memorial Day with time-lines, writing projects, editorials and other creative projects. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students examine the significance of Memorial Day. They analyze data, conduct Internet research, create a graph using an online graphing tool, and take a quiz. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students examine the history of U.S. conflict and Memorial Day. They conduct research, develop a timeline of U.S. conflict, and create a shoebox Memorial Day Parade to commemorate veterans and soldiers. Full Review »
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- 1st - 6th
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Students explore the history and origin of Memorial Day. They conduct research on various websites, view videos, send an e-card to someone in honor of Memorial Day, and complete Memorial Day crafts. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students study data and make a graph of that data that shows the number of Americans who lost their lives in wars and conflicts. They study the history and significance of Memorial Day. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 4th
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Students discuss what it means to be a veteran, general history of Memorial Day and why poppies are associated with remembering soldiers who died for America. They create red poppies as pencil toppers. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students discuss the history of and reason for Memorial Day. They create word webs of ideas about the holiday and create poems. They combine the poems with illustrations on posters. They recite their poems for other classes and sing patriotic songs. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students study the reasons why Memorial Day is celebrated in the United States. They examine how and why those who died for their country are honored. They memorize the Gettysburg Address and how it is used to celebrate Memorial Day. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students discuss the meaning of the word "memorial" and make flags to decorate the classroom or homes. They listen to a guest speaker from the military to visit the class and make cards for the veterans in the community. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students discover the true meaning of Memorial Day. In groups, they create a PowerPoint presentation to honor those who have given their lives to keep our country free. They listen to an audio CD about the Vietnam Memorial and brainstorm a list of words that come to mind. Full Review »