Browse All Resources
-
REFERENCE
Timeline: Conscription in the United States, 1620-Present
Does the U.S. still have the draft? Were there actually draft riots in America? Did half of George Washington's army…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
LESSON PLANS
The History & Poetry of "In Flanders Fields"
Learn about the history behind "In Flanders Fields" while reviewing tetrameter and sonnet form. This is an excellent…SubjectsReading and LiteraturePoetrySocial Studies and History -
ACTIVITIES
Veterans Day Activity Packet
Use this Veterans Day packet of printables, activities, worksheets and lessons to help students understand the… -
BOOK GUIDES
The Wall: Literature Guide for Teachers
The Wall is the story, told from a young child's point of view, of a father and son who visit the Vietnam Veterans…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionVietnam War (1965-1975) -
ACTIVITIES
Elementary Veterans Day ELA Activities Packet
Use this activity pack to help students understand what Veterans Day is and why we celebrate this holiday each year. A…Subjects:Language Arts and Writing -
VIDEOS
Veterans Day Videos & Activities
Learn about the significance of Veterans Day, November 11, through educational videos paired with extension activities.…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
ACTIVITIES
Veterans Day Commemoration Activities
This article offers a variety of activities to complete around Veterans Day. The Indoor Ceremony can be used for the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionWorld War I (1914-1918) -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Three Famous Americans in the Civil War
Students read several paragraphs about three Civil War heroes, and then answer questions.Subjects:Language Arts and WritingU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)American History/U.S. History -
WORKSHEETS
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
An illustration and explanation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This printable will be useful for classroom…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionHistoric Buildings and Sites -
BOOK GUIDES
Slaughterhouse-Five
Slaughterhouse-Five is about the complex journey of Billy Pilgrim. The novel follows Pilgrim through many chapters of…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipLiterature -
WORKSHEETS
Veterans Day/Remembrance Day
Teach children about Veterans Day (Remembrance Day) with the activities described in this printable. It will help… -
LESSON PLANS
Women and World War II
Focus on the changes that occurred for women during World War II by presenting this lesson.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryWorld History -
REFERENCE
U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor
An article about the U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor, including a chart of the recipients.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionTwentieth Century -
REFERENCE
U.S. Casualties in the Major Wars
Distribute a chart that details the causalities of United States wars. It can be used across many curriculum areas for…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
REFERENCE
Veterans of U.S. Wars and Their Dependents
An article and statistics about veterans and their dependents as of 2007.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld History -
REFERENCE
The Story of Veterans Day
This simple story defines Veterans Day for young children or English as a Second Language students. It provides a small…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryMilitary Personnel -
REFERENCE
Last Living Veterans of America's Wars
A list of the last living veterans, widows, and dependants of veterans from each of America's wars.Subjects:Social Studies and History -
REFERENCE
Battles That Changed History
This article details famous and significant battles in world history. Wars from ancient to modern to contemporary are…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
WORKSHEETS
Origin of Veterans Day Worksheet
Commemorate Veterans Day with a lesson about the holiday. This worksheet will teach students some facts about the… -
TEACHING RESOURCE
War and Peace
Students read through the sentences about World War II, and then put them in the right order.Subjects:World War II (1939-1945)Historic Wars and Military ActionSocial Studies and History -
REFERENCE
National Cemeteries
A chart listing U.S National Cemeteries.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryHistoric Buildings and Sites -
WORKSHEETS
The Selective Service System
Information and questions about the military selective service. How do you feel about the way it is run?Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Government -
ACTIVITIES
Veterans Day Comprehension Questions
These comprehension questions accompany "The Story of Veterans Day" lesson plan. Ask your students why we celebrate…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionWorld War I (1914-1918)World War II (1939-1945) -
ACTIVITIES
"In Flanders Fields"
The full text of "In Flanders Fields," written by John McCrae in 1915, in the midst of World War I.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionWorld War I (1914-1918)