Teaching Themes
Veterans Day: Everything You Need
Students can use these resources to research veterans and discuss the concept of patriotism.
Lesson Plans
Veterans Day and Patriotism
Grades: 3–5
A lesson plan that fosters American patriotism through recognition of representative symbols, songs, and pledges.
Unit Plans
Patriotism
Grades: 3–5
With this unit plan, teach about the courage of our veterans and the freedoms granted by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
 Articles A Tour of Honor for VetsGrades: 3–5, 6–8 Learn about the Honor Flight Guard, an organization that both provides funds for veterans to travel to memorials in Washington, D.C. |
 Honoring VeteransGrades: 3–5, 6–8 On Veterans Day, Americans take time to salute the men and women who have served in the U.S. military |
 Articles Selling the Army in WartimeGrades: 6–8 For many recruits, enlisting used to mean cash for college and few risks. But 9/11 has made signing up a more complicated decision. |
 Articles Helping Children Cope with WarGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Renowned expert and author Dr. Bruce Perry offers advice on how to help young children cope with and understand war. |
 Collections Celebrating Patriotic HolidaysGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8 Help your students learn the history behind the many patriotic observances by taking a multi-faceted look at the meaning of patriotism. |
 Book Resources, Lesson Plans A Salute to American SymbolsGrades: 3–5 Students learn about the significance of various American symbols, such as the U.S. flag and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. |
 Blog Posts Honoring Our Military HeroesGrades: 6–8 There are no words to express the sorrow over such losses. So, when November 11th comes around, we stop to honor the men and... |
 Articles Korean WarGrades: 3–5, 6–8 Learn about the Korean War in this article from From Grolier's The New Book of Knowledge. |
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Articles World War II: An OverviewGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 Teach and learn about World War II, one of the most destructive wars in history, with this informative article. |
Veterans Day ReadingGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 These books will help students recognize the sacrifices that veterans have made for the people of the United States. |
Activity Plans 2-3: Musical SoldiersGrades: PreK–K Children will use gross-motor skills and explore a variety of rhythms and movements as they parade around the classroom in this ready-to-use... |
Book Resources, Books The Purple HeartGrades: 3–5 When his wounded father is sent home early from Vietnam, Luke finds it difficult to adjust to the troubled, emotionally shaken man who seems so... |
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Book Resources, Discussion Guides The Secret Soldier Discussion GuideGrades: 6–8 Use this discussion guide to accompany a class reading of The Secret Solider, a book that describes the life of a young woman who... |
Book Resources, Discussion Guides Soldier's Heart Discussion GuideGrades: 6–8 Use this discussion guide to talk with your class about the moving story of Charley Goddard in Soldier's Heart by Gary Paulsen. |
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Articles, Booktalks Truce: The Day the Soldiers Stopped Fighting BooktalkGrades: 6–8 A booktalk for Truce: The Day the Soldiers Stopped Fighting by Jim Murphy. |
Lesson Plans, Unit Plans Be Informed, Speak Up, Act (Grades 9-12)Grades: 9–12 In this lesson plan, students strengthen their understanding of public policy by deliberating about an important public issue. |
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Articles Military Conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan QuestionsGrades: 9–12 Start a discussion about the federal government, the war in Iraq, and the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan with these questions and topics. |
Veterans Day: Holiday IdeasGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5 Discuss the history of war and peace with this holiday tribute to the fallen soldiers of World War I and all U.S. military veterans. |
