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Memorial Day Meaning | Discover the History of Memorial Day

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Learn the special Memorial Day meaning and the history of Memorial Day, which was once called Decoration Day. Expert information on the meaning of Memorial Day.

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DVM-Memorial Day: Quotes on War and Peace

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I think that, as life is action and passion, it is required of a man that he should share the passion and action of his time at peril of being judged not to have lived. Memorial Day Address (1884)

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Go to a museum and find memorial day art work and write 3 characteristics about the picture. Also say what the picture means. Make a memorial day book.

http://www.usmemorialday.org/?page_id=2

Don't Forget, God Bless Our Troops
By: Jill Biden

The Wall
By: Eve Bunting

The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans

By: Barbara Walsh

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Independence Day: We will sing songs as a class about independence day. They will use a primary source ( a real USA flag) and draw their own with the right number of stripes and stars.  

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Independence Day: We will sing songs as a class about independence day. They will use a primary source ( a real USA flag) and draw their own with the right number of stripes and stars.  

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https://www.teachervision.com/us-history/printable/7173.html
"I can explain why we have Independence Day in America."

Judy Moody Declares Independence
by: Megan Mcdonald

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Each student will receive the pieces and parts of the flag and have to construct the flag to its entirety. The will also write on each part of the flag the meaning behind it.
"I can label and identify the part

http://www.spangledwithstars.com/us-flag/american-flag-facts.htm

Primary Resource:

Artifact

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Read thanksgiving book (If you were at the first thanksgiving) together so the students know what happened that day. Half the class will be pilgrims and the other class will be Indians. They will act out the parts of thanksgiving.

The Story of the First Thanksgiving

by Don Bolognese, Elaine Raphael · StarWalk Kids Media · Book

Thanksgiving on Thursday ( Magic Tree House) (Paperback) by Mary Pope Osborne

"I can explain the significance of Thanksgiving."

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Are Veterans Day and Memorial Day Different? Why?
When was Independence Day founded?
What did you do last Veterans Day?
What is the tomb of unknown solider?
Is Thanksgiving celebrated all around the world or just America?
Why did pilgrims go to America?
What was the name of the ship that brought the pilgrims to America?
In which season did the pilgrims arrive?

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(1)  History. The student understands the historical   significance of landmarks and celebrations in the community, state, and nation.   The student is expected to:(A)  explain the significance of various community,   state, and national celebrations such as Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Independence   Day, and Thanksgiving; and

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(1)  History. The student understands the historical   significance of landmarks and celebrations in the community, state, and nation.   The student is expected to:(A)  explain the significance of various community,   state, and national celebrations such as Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Independence   Day, and Thanksgiving; and