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Suggestions for Veterans Day Web Lesson Sites and Web Quests for the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Federalist Papers for Veterans Day Site Focused Grade Bands Civics On-Line Primary/Elementary/Middle/High National Archives and Records Administration Middle/High Congress Link High Social Studies Services Lesson Page Elementary/Middle/High EdSitement – Marco Polo Elementary The Constitution Community Elementary/Middle/High Honoring All Who Served Elementary/Middle/High National Constitution Center Elementary/Middle/High Description Searchable database of lessons on the core civic values Lessons and activities on the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and other documents. Web site that offers lessons on Congress Many students feel the U.S. Constitution has no relevance on their lives. Lesson designed to capitalize on students “griping” to study the Declaration of Independence This site was developed in cooperation with teacher and the National Archives and Records Administration. Lessons address constitutional issues, correlate to national academic standards, and encourage the analysis of primary source documents is available. This is a PDF document created by the US Veterans Administration. The National Constitution Center created this section to help teachers teach the Constitution Web Address http://civics-online.org/teachers/activities.cfm http://www.archives.gov/digital_classroom/lessons/ constitution_day/constitution_day.html http://www.congresslink.org http://www.cloudnet.com/~edrbsass/edsoc.htm#civi cslessons http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?ID =282 http://www.archives.gov/digital_classroom/constituti on_community.html http://www.appc1.va.gov/vetsday/docs/Vetkit03.pdf http://www.constitutioncenter.org/education/Lesson Plans/index.shtml Web Lesson Sites and Web Quests for the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Federalist Papers for Veterans Day Site Focused Grade Bands Bill of Rights Institute Elementary/Middle/High We Were There…* Middle/High United States Constitution Web Quest* Middle The US Constitution* Middle The Constitution* Elementary/Middle/High The Five Freedoms of the First Amendment* Elementary/Middle Declaration of Independence* Elementary/Middle The Declaration of Independence* Elementary/Middle Hear Ye! Hear Ye!* Elementary/Middle/High The Pen is Mightier than the Sword * Elementary Description and other civic-related topics to students of all ages. Lessons and teacher resources are provided at this site. This is a web quest that allows students to explore the Constitution. This is a web quest that allows students to explore the Constitution. This is a web quest that allows students to explore the Constitution designed by a middle school teacher. This is a web quest that allows students to explore the Constitution. This is a web quest that allows students to explore the First Amendment of the Constitution... This is a web quest that allows students to explore the Declaration of Independence. This is a web quest that allows students to explore the Declaration of Independence. This is a web quest that allows students to explore the Declaration of Independence. This is a web quest that allows students to explore the Declaration of Independence. Web Address http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org http://babylon.k12.ny.us/usconstitution http://www.lesd.k12.az.us/PV/specials/media/conin dex.html http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/marston/constitution / http://www.greece.k12.ny.us/oly/techprep/webquest /constitution.html http://www.milforded.org/schools/harborside/edoyle/ freedom/webquest.html#Resources http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/kroc/declaration http://www.redhookcentralschools.org/FleischmanS ocialStudies/DeclarationWebQuest/ http://www.amaisd.org/ahscluster/webquest/webqu est.htm http://www.misd.wednet.edu/~julie_langley/decweb quest/Dec_of_Independence.htm 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 About.Com Elementary This is the elementary page on About.com and it provides activities, etc. Technology – Web Portal for Teachers Elementary/Middle/High Database of activities and links for Veterans Day. Palmetto Greatest Generation High Kids Domain Elementary/Middle/High Veterans Day History Project Elementary/Middle/High AOL Veterans Web Portal Elementary/Middle/High Veterans Day for Children Elementary This is a site that was set up to support The Greatest Generation book that was provided to all high schools. This page has links to sites all over the Internet with activities for celebrating the contributions of veterans. This is a site from the Library of Congress that collects and preserves the extraordinary wartime stories of ordinary people. This is a web portal with links to many sites around the Internet developed and supported by America Online. This site has several suggestions for Veterans Day Activities for Web Address http://k6educators.about.com/cnl/1/chalktalk18.htm#sect ion1_linktitle1 http://www.teachnology.com/teachers/subject_matter/social_studi es/us_history/veterans/ http://www.palmettogreatestgeneration.org http://www.kidsdomain.com/kids/links/Salute_to_ Veterans.html http://www.loc.gov/folklife/vets/ http://members.aol.com/veterans/warlib69.htm http://www.jeannepasero.com/vetdaykids.html Web Sites for Veterans Contributions for Patriotism Week Site U. S. Veterans Administration Veterans Day Teaching Theme Veterans of Foreign Wars Vietnam Veterans of America American Legion Focused Grade Bands Elementary/Middle/High Elementary/Middle/High Elementary/Middle/High Description families and children. Activities and lessons for the contribution of veterans A wide variety of activities, lessons, songs, etc. are available at this site. This is the official site of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Elementary/Middle/High This is the official site of the Vietnam Veterans of America. Elementary/Middle/High This is the official site of the American Legion. Web Address http://www1.va.gov/vetsday/ http://www.teachnology.com/themes/holidays/veterans/ http://www.vfw.org/ http://www.vva.org/ http://www.legion.org/ Books Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Federalist Papers for Veterans Day Title Author Discussion Shh! We're Writing the Constitution Jean Fritz Will You Sign Here, John Hancock? Jean Fritz, Margot Tomes, Trina Schart-Hyman From Colonies to Country Joy Hakim If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution Elizabeth Levy, Joan Holub If You Were There in 1776 Barbara Brenner The Declaration of Independence United States, Sam Fink Behind the scenes at the Constitutional Convention. Ages 7-11. Biography of the president of the Constitutional Convention. Ages 7-11. Covers American history from the French and Indian War to the Constitutional Convention. Ages 8-15. Discussion of the Constitution. Ages 9-12. Demonstrates how the concepts and principles expressed in the Declaration of Independence were drawn from the experiences of living in America in the late eighteenth century Ages 9-12. 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 Declaration of Independence Dennis Brindell Fradin, Michael McCurdy The Declaration of Independence R. Conrad Stein The Constitution Marilyn Prolman The Bill of Rights R. Conrad Stein We the Kids: The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States David Catrow More Perfect Union Betsy Maestro Declaration of Independence Patricia R. Quiri Explains the stories behind the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Ages 9-12. From the Cornerstones of Freedom Series. Ages 912. From the Cornerstones of Freedom Series. Ages 912. From the Cornerstones of Freedom Series. Ages 912. We the Kids follows three adorable youngsters and one dog as they get ready for a camping adventure in the great outdoors, and their story is told through the Preamble. Ages 5-10. Describes how the Constitution was drafted and ratified. Age 7. Discusses the circumstances preceding and following the writing of the Declaration of Independence and describes how it was written, approved, and announced. Ages 4-8. Books Title Veterans Contributions for Patriotism Week Author Veterans Day Jacqueline S. Cotton The Greatest Generation Tom Brokaw The Wall Eve Bunting Discussion Explains the history of Veterans Day and why it is observed, and suggests ways of honoring veterans on 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 others in the World War II era. Ages 12-18. A boy and his father visit the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington to find the name of the boy's grandfather. Full-color illustrations. Ages 4-8. Books Title Veterans Contributions for Patriotism Week Author Pepper's Purple Heart: A Veteran's Day Story Heather French Henry Vietnam Veterans Memorial Jason Cooper Korean War Veterans Memorial R. Conrad Stein Veterans Day Mir Tamim Ansary Veterans Day Lynda Sorensen Arlington National Cemetery R. Conrad Stein Veterans Day: Remembering Our War Heroes Elaine Landau Discussion Through the eyes of a little girl named Claire and her friend Robbie, children learn about our nation's veterans and why we honor them on Veterans Day. Ages 4-8. Describes the design and significance of the memorial built in Washington, D.C., to honor the American soldiers who served in Vietnam. Children are given the sense of being witnesses to 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 forever in our holiday celebrations.. Ages 5-8. Describes the people, places and events that live forever in our holiday celebrations.. Ages 9-11. Children are given the sense of being witnesses to 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 celebrated. Ages 6-9.