Lessons Activities and Resources to Support the Commemoration of Veterans Day

VETERANS DAY
LESSON PLANS
GRADE LEVE/COURSE: Social Studies, Kindergarten – Grade 5
TITLE:
Remembering Our Soldiers
OBJECTIVES:
1. Students will grow in their understanding of the important role our troops play,
and the important role citizens play in keeping up our troops' morale.
2. Involve themselves in community service by writing letters for, or gathering
things to send to, our troops.
SUGGESTED TIME: One-two class periods
MATERIALS/AIDS NEEDED:
1. Computer Access. If a computer lab is not available, students may log on to
various websites in small groups inside of their classrooms.
2. Construction Paper
3. Colored Pencils or markers
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES:
1. Let’s Say Thanks (www.letssaythanks.com)
This Web site gives you an opportunity to send a free printed postcard to U.S.
military personnel stationed overseas. Show your support and appreciation to
our troops in three easy steps.
2. A Million Thanks (www.amillionthanks.org)
Students of Lutheran High School in Orange, California, started this project.
Their goal is to send a million letters or postcards to our troops -- and they've
almost achieved that goal. You can help them achieve that goal in time for
Veterans Day! Visit the link above to learn how.
3. Primary students can also use art supplies to create special cards for our
troops. Various non-profit organizations exist that can assist in getting the
cards directly to our troops serving in the armed forces.