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Lesson Plans - 5th Grade

The Wall Inspires Letters to Veterans

Eve Bunting’s The Wall inspires students to write letters to veterans at local veterans’ hospitals.

Remember Our Veterans

Investigate the roles brave men and women have played in your nation’s history as you learn about patriotic holidays.

Remembrance Day Classroom Lesson Plan

Concepts to be taught:
1. War is a DISASTER (Not a game, or a heroic adventure)
2. War is a PREVENTABLE disaster.

We Thank You, Veteran!

Students use information from videos, picture books, and relatives’ military backgrounds to help write a short or extended message of gratitude on a greeting card for local veterans.

Veterans Day is celebrated in the United States today.

Today, the United States honors those soldiers who have fought for their country in military service. Across America, ceremonies are held to commemorate the efforts of our armed forces past and present, and to remind us of both the strength and the compassion of our country.