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1st Grade North Carolina Essential Standard
1.H.1 Understand that history tells a story of how people and events changed society over time. 

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1st Grade North Carolina Essential Standard
1.H.1 Understand that history tells a story of how people and events changed society over time. 

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1.H.1.1 Explain how and why neighborhoods and communities change over time.

1.H.1.2 Explain the importance of folklore and celebrations and their impact on local communities

1.H.1.3 Explain why national holidays are celebrated (Constitution Day, Independence Day, Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Day, Presidents’ Day, etc.).

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Why are national holidays created and why are they important?

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�Memorial day is also a United States holiday that is always celebrated  on the last day in May.  This is a day that is observed for all  military men and women have died while serving their country.

� Many have used this day for family gatherings  to have picnics, barbecues, and sporting events.

�On 1911 a tradition has been held called the Indianapolis 5oo (car race) cars race on a track.

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PBS LEARNING MEDIA | Memorial Day | PBS KIDS

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�What is president’s Day?

President’s Day is a day to honor presidents who have made an impact in our world.  The two presidents that we honor are George Washington(1st  pres.) and Abraham Lincoln (who was honest).

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�United States celebrate  the day of Independence. This celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, from Great Britain.  People always use fireworks, parades, and barbecues.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmSVnP-oDRs

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�Martin Luther King Jr. is a United states holiday  which celebrates the birthday of this important person.  On the 3rd Monday in January each year is the time people use to reflect on how he changed the way people looked at each other. He was successful in showing how racial discrimination created separation.  He was then assassinated in 1968.

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I am Martin Luther King, Jr.| Children's Books Read Aloud

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This is an American holiday that gives special honors to men and women who have served in the military.   The 24.9 million veterans who have served in the armed forces are remembered on November 11th.

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PBS LEARNING MEDIA | Veteran's Day | PBS KIDS