Veteran's Day
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | English/Language Arts Mathematics Social Studies | |
| Author | John M. Richmond
Darlene Milam Patty Waldeck | |
| Description | This unit will foster an greater awareness of the concept
of patriotism. Through activities that involve the American flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Star Spangled Banner, students will gain a sense of citizenship. They will discover the origin of Veteran's Day and develop an appreciation for American veterans... men and women who contributed wherever they were needed in wartime. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | Internet multimedia computer
Micosoft Office digital camera VCR overhead projector music keyboard or synthesizer cassette player & microphone TI73 graphing calculator | |
| Grade Level | 6 7 8 | |
| National Standards | History
Understands and knows how to analyze chronological relationships and patterns Understands the historical perspective Language Arts Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies of the writing process Gathers and uses information for research purposes Demonstrates competence in speaking and listening as tools for learning Math Uses a variety of strategies in the problem-solving process Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of numbers Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of geometry Civics Understands the importance of Americans sharing and supporting certain values, beliefs, and principles of American constitutional democracy | |
| Career Clusters | Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| Keywords | United States flag
Star Spangled Banner Pledge of Allegiance patriotism Veteran's Day citizenship America National Anthem | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Unit Page
Patriotism & The American Flag Patriotism & The Pledge of Allegiance Patriotism & The Star Spangled Banner Origins of Veteran's Day Celebrating Today's Heroes | |
| English IGO or CSO | 6.155, 7.2, 8.63 | |
| Math IGO or CSO | 6.41, 7.55, 8.10 | |
| Social Studies IGO or CSO | 6.10, 7.61, 8.4 | |