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Celebrating America's Freedoms ActivityCelebrating America's Freedoms Activity
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US Department of Veterans Affairs
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K - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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Celebrating America's Freedoms

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From a flag-raising ceremony to a poster contest, there are many ways for learners to pay respect on Veteran's Day. Class members participate in one or many activities to honor those who served our country. 

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Concepts

veterans, soldiers, veteran's day

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Have individuals write a letter to a local veteran
  • Invite a local veteran to come to the class and speak about his or her experience in war or about what life has been like ever since

Classroom Considerations

  • The activities assume that class members have background knowledge in the history of Veteran's Day and the definition of a veteran
  • All the activities are adaptable to any grade level

Pros

  • Comes with a variety of activities to complete on Veteran's Day, as well as a link to other activities and ideas

Cons

  • Activities by themselves need enhancing

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