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Remembering our Veterans
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Table of Contents
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IntroductionWho is a Veteran?
Veterans are people who served in the military (U.S. Army, Navy,
Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard) in times of war or
peace.
Do you know any veterans? Maybe it is your mother, father,
sister, brother, aunt, uncle, grandfather, grandmother, cousin,
neighbor, or teacher. You can be very proud of them. Many have
given much to keep us safe and free.
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TasksWhat does Memorial/Veterans Day mean to you? Do you grasp
the significance of the sacrifice that American men and women have
made to preserve our freedom?
To complete this web quest the student will:Complete the
Memorial Day scavenger hunt.Complete the Veterans Day Multiple
choice slide.Answer the following in your own words? What is a
Veteran and why should we honor our Veterans?
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ProcessTo complete this web quest the student will utilize the
web from the links provided to complete three separate assignments.
All assignments will be completed on loose leaf paper and written
in complete sentences. The title of each of the pages will be:
Memorial DayVeterans DayWhat is a Veteran?
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Memorial DayUsing the links provided answer the following:
1. When and why do we celebrate Memorial Day?
2. By what name was Memorial Day known when the first Memorial
Day Order (General Order No. 11) was issued?
3. When the U.S. flag is properly folded, what shape is it?
4. In which war was the greatest number of American soldiers
killed?
5. On what date did Sergeant Weldon McCoy Barr record in his
diary the signing of the armistice that ended WWI? 6. About how
many U.S. women veterans are there? 7. Who designed the Vietnam
Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.? 8. According to St.
Augustine, what is the purpose of all war?
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Veterans DayDirections: What do you know about Veterans Day?
Explore the Web site given to learn about that national holiday.
Then read each statement below. In the word list under the
sentences find the letter of the correct work on the line next to
each statement.
Web Resources: Veterans Day
Declared a national holiday in 1938, this holiday was dedicated
to remembering veterans of World War I. This U.S. president was the
first to declare November 11 a holiday. In 1954, this U.S.
president changed the name of the holiday celebrated on November 11
to Veterans Day, a day for honoring all veterans. November 11 was
chosen as the day for honoring U.S. veterans because this war ended
on November 11, 1918. This year, Americans will celebrate Veterans
day on this date. Word List:Gerald R. Ford f. World War IMemorial
Day g. Armistice Day Veterans Day h. Woodrow WilsonSeptember 11 i.
November 11 Dwight David Eisenhower j. July 4
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What is a Veteran?Write five paragraphs on the following topic:
What is a Veteran and why should we honor our Veterans?
Feel free to use any of the websites already provided or visit
one of the additional helpful Websites: VA KidsVeterans Day
FactsMemorial Day FactsVeterans
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Evaluation
Total points for this assignment is 19.
A: 19-17B: 16-15C: 14-13D: 12-11F: 11 and below
Rubric for Memorial Day Assignment
Excellent 3 pts
Average 2 pts
Poor 1 pts
Total
Response to assigned topic and content (3max)
Assigned topic was thoroughly addressed using appropriate
language, grammar, and syntax
Assigned topic was implied and/or contained 1-3 errors in
language, grammar, or syntax.
Assigned topic was not adequately addressed and/or contained
more than three grammatical errors.
Answers correctly respond to the question (3pt)
Answer clearly and correctly answered the question.
Answer answered part of the question but was not clear.
Answers did not correctly answer the question
6 possible points
Rubric for Veterans Day Assignment
Excellent 3 pts
Average 2 pts
Poor 1 pts
Total
Answers correctly respond to the question (3pt)
Answer correctly responded to the statement.
Answer did not correctly respond to the statement
3 possible points
Rubric for Essay
Excellent 3 pts
Average 2 pts
Poor 1 pts
Total
Response to assigned topic and content (3max)
Assigned topic was thoroughly addressed using appropriate
language, grammar, and syntax
Assigned topic was implied and/or contained 1-3 errors in
language, grammar, or syntax.
Assigned topic was not adequately addressed and/or contained
more than three grammatical errors.
Introduction (2pts)
Student draws a clear and well-developed introduction of the
topic.
Introduction is weak or not apparent.
Conclusion (2pts)
Student draws a clear and well-developed conclusion supporting
the topic.
Conclusion is weak or not apparent.
Paragraphs (3 max)
Essay has at least 5 well developed paragraphs.
Essay has 4-5 paragraphs.
Essay has less than 4 paragraphs. Paragraphs are poorly
developed.
7 possible points
Rubric for Assignment Submission
Excellent 3 pts
Average 2 pts
Poor 1 pts
Total
Timeliness (3max)
Assignment was turned in early.
Assignment was turned in on time.
Assignment was late.
Neatness (3 max)
Assignment was neatly organized and represented clear thought on
construction
Assignment was organized but hard to read.
Assignment was disorganized and hard to read.
3 possible points
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ConclusionUpon conclusion of this web quest the student will
have a through knowledge of:~A Veteran~History of Memorial
Day~History of Veterans Day~How to honor Veterans~The difference
between Memorial Day and Veterans Day
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Standards
Provide VA-SOL standards covered in Web Quest.Virginia SOL
Civics - 3.11:The student will explain the importance of the basic
principles that form the foundation of a republican form of
government byc)recognizing that Veterans Day and Memorial Day honor
people who have served to protect the countrys freedoms.
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Teacher InformationHello, I am Erica Newcomb and I hope you have
enjoyed this Third Grade Civics Web Quest. I am a Navy Veteran that
proudly served our country for 21 years. The picture below if
during my speech at my retirement ceremony. I am currently a
student at Regent University working to receive my Masters in
Elementary Education. For further information please feel free to
contact me at: [email protected]
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Technology Infusion Plan - 5W/5E Title of Web Quest: Remembering
Our Veterans
Brief Description: This web quest will explore who is a Veteran,
the importance and history of Memorial and Veterans Days and why we
honor veterans.
Who: My targeted audience is all Third Grade students
Why: The purpose of this technology is to explore the meanings
behind Memorial and Veterans Days and to educate the students on
the importance of honoring the Veterans.
What: The students will get experience learning how to navigate
the world wide web to research specific topics
When: I will intergrade the technology after the class has
learned about:The basic principles that form the foundation of a
republican governmentThe individual rights to life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness; and equality under the lawThe contributions
of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson; Abraham Lincoln, Rosa
Parks, Thurgood Marshall, Martin Luther King, Jr.; and Caesar
Chavez
Where: This technology infusion will take place in the computer
Lab.
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CreditsCampbell, L. (2011, NOV 11).My crazy life as a navy wife.
Retrieved from
http://mycrazylifeasanavywife.blogspot.com/2011/11/what-veterans-day-means-to-me.htmlEducation
world. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.educationworld.com/Ishaah
~backgrounds and graphics. (2003). Retrieved from
http://www.ishaah.com/index.cfm?action=Backgrounds5Johnson, M. A.
(2011, NOV 05).All about veterans day for kids. Retrieved from
http://home-school-coach.com/all-about-veterans-day-kids/Omninews.
(2013, May 23). Retrieved from
http://www.omnitrans.org/blog/2013/05/23/omnitrans-closed-memorial-day/
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