The Greatest Sacrifice - Veterans Day Activities

PBS NewsHour Classroom
PBS NewsHour Classroom
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  • Preview of VeteransDay Lesson Plan.pdf - page 1
  • Preview of VeteransDayPreQuiz.pdf - page 1
  • Preview of VeteransAnswerSheet.pdf
  • Preview of DisabledVetsWaitingForBenefits.pdf - page 1
  • Preview of waitingForHelp.pdf - page 1
  • Preview of PTSDdiagnosis.pdf - page 1
  • Preview of McChord_PTSD_checklist_template.pdf
  • Preview of A-Veterans-Day-Thank-You-Note.pdf - page 1
Subject English Language Arts — Reading Standards for Informational Text, Speaking and Listening, Writing • Social Studies — Civics and Government, Current Events, US Government, US History
Grade Level Grades 6-12
Resource Type Activity, Assessment, Handout, Lesson Plan
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A robust lesson plan designed to help students learn about Veterans Day and the issues facing veterans today. Includes videos, an interactive timeline and writing activities.

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VeteransDay Lesson Plan.pdf

Lesson Plan
February 13, 2020
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VeteransDayPreQuiz.pdf

Assessment
February 13, 2020
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VeteransAnswerSheet.pdf

Activity
February 13, 2020
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DisabledVetsWaitingForBenefits.pdf

Handout
February 13, 2020
0.6 MB
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waitingForHelp.pdf

Activity
February 13, 2020
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PTSDdiagnosis.pdf

Handout
February 13, 2020
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McChord_PTSD_checklist_template.pdf

Handout
February 13, 2020
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A-Veterans-Day-Thank-You-Note.pdf

Activity
February 13, 2020
0.3 MB
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Videos
Bet You Didn't Know: Veterans Day | History

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
A great lesson with lots of media options and a cool look at health care for veterans too. Love the "Thank you note" activity.
Katie Gould
Katie Gould
October 24, 2016