Celebrate Veterans Day 6-E Lesson | Honor the History of November 11 | Microsoft
This lesson explores the history of Veterans Day and honors members of the US armed forces. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 6-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “What is it? - Patriotic Symbols” warm-up. Test their knowledge of Veterans Day with a “Fact or Fiction?” activity, then explore the history of the November 11th holiday. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, challenge your students to investigate the song ”God Bless the USA”. “A Million Thanks – Letter to the Troops” is a way to extend the lesson and honor those who sacrifice for our nation. Finally, assess learning with an exit ticket quiz. Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!
Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided 6-E Slides Lesson
- Fill-in Notes
- Exit Ticket Quiz
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
6-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “What Am I?” Warm-up Activity
- Explore: Vocabulary & Fill-in Notes
- Explain: “Fact or Fiction?” Activity - “Bet You Didn’t Know: Veterans Day”
- Elaborate: “God Bless the USA” Investigation Activity
- Evaluate: Exit Ticket Quiz
- Extend: “A Million Thanks” Activity - Letters for the Troops
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS
Total Pages: 51
Time: 1 Hour
Grades: 6-12