The United States Military
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | English/Language Arts Mathematics Social Studies | |
| Author | John M. Richmond
Darlene Milam Patty Waldeck | |
| Description | The goal of this unit is to foster a greater awareness and
appreciation for America's military. Students will investigate each branch of the military and its contribution to our country's war effort. Students will also explore military career opportunities, and how we remember those that have served our country. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | computers with Internet access
overhead projector Microsoft Office color printer video camera VCR | |
| Grade Level | 6 7 8 | |
| National Standards | Mathematics: Understands and applies basic and advanced concepts of statistics and data analysis.
Historical Awareness: Understands the historical perspective. Technology: Knows the characteristics and uses of computer hardware and operating systems. Knows the characteristics and uses of computer software programs. Understands the nature of technological design. | |
| Career Clusters | Fine Arts and Humanities | |
| Keywords | military
war Army Navy Air Force Marines Coast Guard poetry | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Unit Page
Origin of Military Branches Military Statistics Conflicts & Heroes Military Career Opportunities Military Remembrances Through Poetry | |
| English IGO or CSO | 6.27, 7.5, 8.143 | |
| Math IGO or CSO | 6.24, 7.54, 8.57 | |
| Social Studies IGO or CSO | 6.62, 7.61, 8.70 | |