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A “memorial” is a structure built to remind people of an important person or event. Memorials are found in cities all over the world! Many countries also establish “memorial” days to recognize and recall brave deeds or significant moments in history. Memorial Day in the United States is observed each year on the last Monday of May. This special day honors the brave Americans who died while serving in the U.S. military. This issue focuses on the impressive memorial in Washington D.C. that honors the men and women who fought during the Vietnam War. Join us as we visit the “Vietnam Veterans Memorial” to honor and remember those who served. Understand what the memorial symbolizes, meet the architect who designed the structure, and discover why it is such a powerful tribute to those who sacrificed their lives in service to others.
In this issue students will:
- read informational text about the Vietnam War
- understand how the Vietnam Veterans Memorial came to be
- recognize the significant of Memorial Day in the United States
- calculate sums and differences to identify branches of the U.S. military
- use the newspaper to search for symbols of the United States
- write descriptively about your special memory
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