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Understanding the meaning behind national holidays and symbols helps students grow as responsible citizens as they learn about the history of our nation. Veterans Day is a time to understand and appreciate the human cost and sacrifice that is part of living in a democracy. It reminds us to pause, reflect and say thank you for those who came before.
In this issue students will:
- learn how Veterans Day came to be
- understand the symbolism of the red poppy
- practice reading multiple step directions
- use the newspaper to locate modern day heroes
- conduct a poll and summarize results
- use the internet to learn more about Veterans’ Day
6 page PDF
