Veterans' Day Lesson Plans

Students research materials about servicemen and women.  In this Veterans Day lesson, students define what a Veteran is and name symbols associated with Veterans Day.  Students listen to patriotic music and discuss the flag, the pledge and the national anthem.

This lesson has 2nd graders navigate the computer to find words related to Veterans' Day.  In this Veterans' Day lesson, 2nd graders locate vocabulary words and use for decoration to focus others attention to the importance of Veterans Day.

Learners examine the reasons for and origins of the Veterans Day holiday. They define key vocabulary terms, read and discuss the article "The Origins of Veterans Day," conduct research and complete a worksheet, and create a class newspaper that summarizes the basic conflict from wars in American history.

Learners research the origin of Veterans Day and its purpose in the life of Americans today. Learners begin the lesson by looking up key vocabulary. The teacher uses a media presentation to create interest. The class composes letters of gratitude to veterans for serving America.

Students listen as the teacher explains the origins of the Veterans' Day in America. They complete a project in which they investigate different aspects one of the wars in which US soldiers participated. In the project they include a summary, an explanation of what it tells about a particular soldier or the war, and a personal reaction to the project.

In this lesson students examine the history and significance of Veteran's Day. They discuss the purpose of the armed forces, and discuss whether anyone has family members who are veterans or who have served. They create Veterans thank you cards, and complete a family Veterans survey.

This lesson has students explore the significance of Veterans' Day. In this Veterans' Day lesson, students discuss the purpose of the holiday and create flip books that feature the importance of the day. This lesson has students prepare thank you cards for veterans.

In this lesson 6th graders investigate Veteran's Day. In this holiday lesson, 6th graders conduct interviews with veterans and create an oral presentation to share the results of their interview.

Learners explore wars of the United States and population changes. In this US veterans lesson, learners are introduced to facts about Veterans Day. Learners sort information on the United States population during wars and create a graph. Learners gain historical facts and practice interpreting and constructing graphs.

6th graders gather information about Veterans and create a PowerPoint. In this Veterans remembered lesson, 6th graders interview a veteran and research on the computer to create a five slide PowerPoint.