Teachable Moment: Memorial Day

Family tradition of service.

Memorial Day is a fine time to chat with family members about how your family may have served in the military.  No matter your take on war or militarism, a young person can gain perspective on their own heritage, family beliefs, and family history while bar-b-queing in the backyard talking to grandma or uncle. Some of the stories will be very sad, inspiring, and amazing all at the same time.

Memorial Day Family Activities

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Teachers can give various assignments to augment the students' understanding of history and taking pride and giving support  in the military without glorifying war.

Writing Prompts for Memorial Day

http://www.theholidayzone.com/memorial/writing.html

Memorial Day Teacher Resources, Printables

https://www.teachervision.com/memorial-day/teacher-resources/6644.html

Memorial Day Lessons and Teacher Resources

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MEMORIAL DAY LESSON IDEAS

www.educationworld.com/holidays/archives/memorial_day.shtml

Memorial Day Activities and Lesson Plans

http://seasonal.theteacherscorner.net/memorial-day/

Curriculum Resources that Reinforce the Meaning Behind Memorial Day Observances

http://www.nea.org/tools/lessons/memorialday-lesson-ideas.html

Boy Scouts place leis on graves at Punchbowl Military cemetary, Hawaii.