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Veterans Day

Objectives

  • What is Veterans Day?
  • Understand the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day.
  • Why is it important to honor those who have served?

Activity

Discuss either in a group or individually the attached information about Veterans Day. Discuss the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Discuss why it is important to honor those who have served our country.

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Additional activities

  • Hold a Veterans Day celebration at your school or in your community.
  • Invite a Veteran to come and speak about why they chose to serve.
  • As a group, write thank you notes or cards to Veterans and deliver them to local Veterans’ homes or hospitals.

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