Curated OER
Environmental Destruction in Vietnam
Students watch video clip on Environmental Destruction of Vietnam, select and discuss passages from essay, Resuscitation of the Dead Earth, that emphasize destruction to the land, and write essay on whether United States should have been...
Curated OER
The Tulas Race Riots
Young scholars investigate the history of the race riots of Tulsa, Oklahoma. They describe personal experiences related to family and culture in order to make comparisons to the history that is researched. Then students report the...
Curated OER
Through The Looking Glass
Students examine the time period of westward expansion. In groups, they use the internet to research the reasons why people moved west during the 1800s. They write their own narratives playing the role of a member of a pioneer family...
Curated OER
Avoiding Primer Language
In this avoiding primer language worksheet, students combine four or five simple sentences into one effective sentence with only one independent clause.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Russian Breaks Time-in-Space Record
In this English worksheet, students read " Russian Breaks Time-in-Space Record," and then respond to 1 graphic organizer, 27 fill in the blank, 15 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about...
Curated OER
An Introduction:
Students explore historical research with primary sources about Hydropower.
A&E Television
History.com: The History of Veterans Day
Explore the history behind the annual holiday of Veterans Day which honors those who have served in the military during wartime. Links to related video clips are included.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Veterans Day Honoring All Who Served
Article presents information about the history of Veterans Day and how it is celebrated today. Includes a brief video.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Parades, Memories and Appreciation: Veterans Day 2016
Demonstrations of respect and appreciation for those who have served in the armed forces are found throughout the United States on November 11. Find parades and comments from President Barack Obama which took place on Veteran's Day 2016.
US Department of Veterans Affairs
U.s. Department of Veterans' Affairs: History of Veterans Day
Read this history of the day set aside to honor America's veterans. Beginning with Armistice Day, a day to honor World War I soldiers, the day has become a day to honor all veterans.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: November 11: Veterans Day
A detailed site on Veterans Day and on World War I. The site links you to original documents like photos, interviews, letters and music from the period.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Veterans Day
This page offers a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using a list of 18 words related to Veterans Day. It also provides an extensive list of 327 more words for Veterans Day.
Read Works
Read Works: Fly Our Flag for Veterans Day
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage explains the significance of Veterans Day. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding for...
Read Works
Read Works: A Day for Veterans
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Veterans Day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Teachnology
Teachnology: Veterans Day Teaching Theme
Teaching your class about Veterans Day? Be sure to check out Teachnology's collection of resources to enhance your lessons with new lesson plans, worksheets, activities and much more.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Veterans Day
We thank all the people who served our country in the military on Veterans Day. Do you know a veteran? The Library of Congress has pictures and facts to fill you in.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Lesson Plan: Veterans Day and the Meaning of Sacrifice
Use this PBS NewsHour Classroom lesson plan to help students explore the challenges facing our nation's veterans today, including mental health issues and long wait lines for treatment.
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tar Heels Reader: Veterans Day
Take a look at the special ways the United States veterans are remembered on Veteran's Day every November.
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tar Heel Reader: Days Honoring People
There are two holidays which occur every year designed to honor those men and women who offered service in the United States military. Memorial Day, in May, honors those who died serving their country. Veterans Day honors all of those...
Other
Detroit Historical Society: Armistice Day
Describes the first Armistice Day on November 11, 1918. It also explains how Armistice Day was established as a holiday and changed to Veterans Day.
Other
Uss Liberty: November 11, Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, Armistice
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Veterans Day
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.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: A Day of Remembrance
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...
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veteran Affairs Canada: Normandy 1944 Canada Remembers
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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