The first Remembrance Day was held in 1919. Get more details about this as well as a few other facts.

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...

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.

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.

Read about the life of John McCrae. He wrote 'In Flanders Fields', the much loved poem that is read in ceremonies all over the world to commemorate those who served in the world wars. Because of his poem, the poppy has come to serve as a...

Teaching students about the historical significance of 9/11, terrorism, and the associated pain and impact on America can be difficult. Here is a collection of resources that provide information on teaching about the attacks in a global...

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.

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a robust set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. Each lesson is...

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a robust set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. Each lesson is...

This site features an extensive list of poems and songs for every event during the school year. Explore the seasons, colors, holidays, and more.

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a robust set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. Each lesson is...

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a robust set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. Each lesson is...

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a robust set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. Each lesson...

Relatives and friends of 9/11 victims go on StoryCorps to record their remembrances of their loved ones who were killed in the tragic events of the day. Rescuers also recount their emotions while trying to help.

Testimony from forty men and women, including many first responders and eyewitnesses, whose memories of the September 11 attacks on America remind us of the tragedy and heroism of the day.

Instructions for making paper peace cranes and directions on how to share the story of the peace crane.

A collection more than thirty lesson plans to use when teaching about September 11, about heroism, or about how one day can change the world, among other topics. These lesson plans have been created specifically with grades 9 through 12...

An overview of the Australian army's involvement in World War I.

This site is a combination of Historica's Heritage Minute on John McCrae accompanied with text and links to other sites and teacher lesson plans. The site is bilingual.

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.

Learn about the National September 11 Memorial and Museum's mission, design, memorial name wall, and more. Site also includes teaching materials, a time line, information on the World Trade Center, and various photos and video clips for...

A set of lessons that can be used to commemorate the anniversaries of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, and the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787. They help students to reflect on the...

This unit includes four lessons using primary sources to examine continuity and change in the governing of the United States. Lessons one and two are focused on a study of the Constitution and Bill of Rights and provide access to primary...

A collection more than thirty lesson plans to use when teaching about September 11, about heroism, or about the importance of symbols, among other topics. These lesson plans have been created specifically with grades 6 through 8 in mind.