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Veterans Day
Web Lesson Sites and Web Quests for the
Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Federalist Papers for Veterans Day
Site Focused Grade Bands Description Web Address
Searchable database of lessons
Civics On-Line Primary/Elementary/Middle/High http://civics-online.org/teachers/activities.cfm
on the core civic values
National Lessons and activities on the
Archives and Constitution, the Declaration of http://www.archives.gov/digital_classroom/lessons/
Middle/High
Records Independence, and other constitution_day/constitution_day.html
Administration documents.
Web site that offers lessons on
Congress Link High Congress
http://www.congresslink.org
Social Studies Many students feel the U.S.
http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/edsoc.htm#civi
Services Elementary/Middle/High Constitution has no relevance on
cslessons
Lesson Page their lives.
Lesson designed to capitalize on
EdSitement – http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?ID
Elementary students “griping” to study the
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Declaration of Independence
This site was developed in
cooperation with teacher and the
The National Archives and Records
Administration. Lessons address http://www.archives.gov/digital_classroom/constituti
Constitution Elementary/Middle/High constitutional issues, correlate to on_community.html
Community national academic standards, and
encourage the analysis of primary
source documents is available.
This is a PDF document created
Honoring All
Elementary/Middle/High by the US Veterans http://www.appc1.va.gov/vetsday/docs/Vetkit03.pdf
Who Served Administration.
National The National Constitution Center
http://www.constitutioncenter.org/education/Lesson
Constitution Elementary/Middle/High created this section to help
teachers teach the Constitution
Plans/index.shtml
Center
Web Lesson Sites and Web Quests for the
Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Federalist Papers for Veterans Day
Site Focused Grade Bands Description Web Address
and other civic-related topics to
students of all ages.
Bill of Rights Lessons and teacher resources
Elementary/Middle/High http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org
Institute are provided at this site.
This is a web quest that allows
We Were
Middle/High students to explore the http://babylon.k12.ny.us/usconstitution
There…* Constitution.
United States This is a web quest that allows
http://www.lesd.k12.az.us/PV/specials/media/conin
Constitution Middle students to explore the
dex.html
Web Quest* Constitution.
This is a web quest that allows
The US students to explore the http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/marston/constitution
Middle
Constitution* Constitution designed by a middle /
school teacher.
This is a web quest that allows
The http://www.greece.k12.ny.us/oly/techprep/webquest
Elementary/Middle/High students to explore the
Constitution* /constitution.html
Constitution.
The Five
This is a web quest that allows
Freedoms of http://www.milforded.org/schools/harborside/edoyle/
Elementary/Middle students to explore the First
the First freedom/webquest.html#Resources
Amendment of the Constitution...
Amendment*
This is a web quest that allows
Declaration of
Elementary/Middle students to explore the http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/kroc/declaration
Independence* Declaration of Independence.
The This is a web quest that allows
http://www.redhookcentralschools.org/FleischmanS
Declaration of Elementary/Middle students to explore the
ocialStudies/DeclarationWebQuest/
Independence* Declaration of Independence.
This is a web quest that allows
Hear Ye! Hear http://www.amaisd.org/ahscluster/webquest/webqu
Elementary/Middle/High students to explore the
Ye!* est.htm
Declaration of Independence.
The Pen is This is a web quest that allows
http://www.misd.wednet.edu/~julie_langley/decweb
Mightier than Elementary students to explore the
quest/Dec_of_Independence.htm
the Sword * Declaration of Independence.
Web Lesson Sites and Web Quests for the
Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Federalist Papers for Veterans Day
Site Focused Grade Bands Description Web Address
* The web quests were provided by Don Simmons, Lexington 2 School District, SC. He reminds teachers that they should examine the
web quests first, and then adapt/change as they see fit.
Web Sites for
Veterans Contributions for Patriotism Week
Site Focused Grade Bands Description Web Address
This is the elementary page on http://k-
About.Com Elementary About.com and it provides 6educators.about.com/cnl/1/chalktalk18.htm#sect
activities, etc. ion1_linktitle1
Technology – http://www.teach-
Database of activities and links
Web Portal for Elementary/Middle/High for Veterans Day.
nology.com/teachers/subject_matter/social_studi
Teachers es/us_history/veterans/
This is a site that was set up to
Palmetto
support The Greatest Generation
Greatest High book that was provided to all high
http://www.palmettogreatestgeneration.org
Generation schools.
This page has links to sites all
over the Internet with activities for http://www.kidsdomain.com/kids/links/Salute_to_
Kids Domain Elementary/Middle/High celebrating the contributions of Veterans.html
veterans.
This is a site from the Library of
Congress that collects and
Veterans Day
Elementary/Middle/High preserves the extraordinary http://www.loc.gov/folklife/vets/
History Project wartime stories of ordinary
people.
This is a web portal with links to
AOL Veterans many sites around the Internet
Elementary/Middle/High developed and supported by
http://members.aol.com/veterans/warlib69.htm
Web Portal
America Online.
Veterans Day This site has several suggestions
Elementary for Veterans Day Activities for
http://www.jeannepasero.com/vetdaykids.html
for Children
Web Sites for
Veterans Contributions for Patriotism Week
Site Focused Grade Bands Description Web Address
families and children.
U. S. Veterans Activities and lessons for the
Elementary/Middle/High contribution of veterans
http://www1.va.gov/vetsday/
Administration
Veterans Day A wide variety of activities,
http://www.teach-
Teaching Elementary/Middle/High lessons, songs, etc. are available
at this site. nology.com/themes/holidays/veterans/
Theme
Veterans of This is the official site of the
Elementary/Middle/High Veterans of Foreign Wars.
http://www.vfw.org/
Foreign Wars
Vietnam
This is the official site of the
Veterans of Elementary/Middle/High Vietnam Veterans of America.
http://www.vva.org/
America
American This is the official site of the
Elementary/Middle/High American Legion.
http://www.legion.org/
Legion
Books
Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Federalist Papers for Veterans Day
Title Author Discussion
Behind the scenes at the Constitutional Convention.
Shh! We're Writing the Constitution Jean Fritz Ages 7-11.
Jean Fritz, Margot Tomes, Biography of the president of the Constitutional
Will You Sign Here, John Hancock? Convention. Ages 7-11.
Trina Schart-Hyman
Covers American history from the French and Indian
From Colonies to Country Joy Hakim War to the Constitutional Convention. Ages 8-15.
If You Were There When They Signed the
Elizabeth Levy, Joan Holub Discussion of the Constitution. Ages 9-12.
Constitution
Demonstrates how the concepts and principles
expressed in the Declaration of Independence were
If You Were There in 1776 Barbara Brenner drawn from the experiences of living in America in the
late eighteenth century Ages 9-12.
The Declaration of Independence United States, Sam Fink Inscribed Declaration of Independence. Ages 9-12.
Books
Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Federalist Papers for Veterans Day
Title Author Discussion
The Signers: The Fifty-Six Stories Behind the Dennis Brindell Fradin, Explains the stories behind the signers of the
Declaration of Independence Michael McCurdy Declaration of Independence. Ages 9-12.
From the Cornerstones of Freedom Series. Ages 9-
The Declaration of Independence R. Conrad Stein 12.
From the Cornerstones of Freedom Series. Ages 9-
The Constitution Marilyn Prolman 12.
From the Cornerstones of Freedom Series. Ages 9-
The Bill of Rights R. Conrad Stein 12.
We the Kids follows three adorable youngsters and
We the Kids: The Preamble to the Constitution of one dog as they get ready for a camping adventure in
David Catrow the great outdoors, and their story is told through the
the United States
Preamble. Ages 5-10.
Describes how the Constitution was drafted and
More Perfect Union Betsy Maestro ratified. Age 7.
Discusses the circumstances preceding and following
the writing of the Declaration of Independence and
Declaration of Independence Patricia R. Quiri describes how it was written, approved, and
announced. Ages 4-8.
Books
Veterans Contributions for Patriotism Week
Title Author Discussion
Explains the history of Veterans Day and why it is
observed, and suggests ways of honoring veterans on
Veterans Day Jacqueline S. Cotton this special day, such as flying the flag, attending
parades, buying poppies, and visiting hospitals. Ages
4-8.
Individual stories on the contributions of veterans and
The Greatest Generation Tom Brokaw others in the World War II era. Ages 12-18.
A boy and his father visit the Vietnam War Memorial in
The Wall Eve Bunting Washington to find the name of the boy's grandfather.
Full-color illustrations. Ages 4-8.
Books
Veterans Contributions for Patriotism Week
Title Author Discussion
Through the eyes of a little girl named Claire and her
friend Robbie, children learn about our nation's
Pepper's Purple Heart: A Veteran's Day Story Heather French Henry veterans and why we honor them on Veterans Day.
Ages 4-8.
Describes the design and significance of the memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Jason Cooper built in Washington, D.C., to honor the American
soldiers who served in Vietnam.
Children are given the sense of being witnesses to
Korean War Veterans Memorial R. Conrad Stein history-in-the-making in this series that explores
important events in United States history. Ages 9-11.
Describes the people, places and events that live
Veterans Day Mir Tamim Ansary forever in our holiday celebrations.. Ages 5-8.
Describes the people, places and events that live
Veterans Day Lynda Sorensen forever in our holiday celebrations.. Ages 9-11.
Children are given the sense of being witnesses to
Arlington National Cemetery R. Conrad Stein history-in-the-making in this series that explores
important events in United States history. Ages 9-12.
Story of Veterans Day, its history and how it is
Veterans Day: Remembering Our War Heroes Elaine Landau celebrated. Ages 6-9.
