November 11 is fast approaching and if teachers have not
done so already, it is time to plans for a Veteran’s Day commemoration. In past
years school have held assembly programs to honor local vets, often inviting
them for lunch after a program. Some schools have prepared certificates of
appreciation and have placed flowers at local veterans cemeteries. In some
states, the education departments have identified World War Two vets who had
not obtained high school diplomas and issued honorary high school certificates
of completion. There is no one best way to honor veterans and to thank them for
their service. Any acknowledgement is appreciated.
Teachers looking for printables and lesson plan ideas may
wish to view these four websites. (There are others)
1) Teachervision.org has K-12 worksheets and activities
including a fact sheet about the origins of Veterans Day.
2) NEA.org- The national Education Association also has
downloadable and printable materials for classroom use at all grade levels.
3) PBS.org- the public Broadcasting Station has an activity,
designed for a 45 minute class period entitled” The Greatest Sacrifice- A
Veterans Day Lesson Plan.
4) Educationworld.com also offers lesso0n plan ideas.
However you choose to honor veterans in your school be sure
that you take the time to honor them.
C.2017 J. Margolis (former US Army)
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