How do you help students increase knowledge about Memorial Day?
Start with recreating memories for older students with the movie, Memorial Day (free on YouTube at https://youtu.be/d5X0LgICm0A) (be sure to preview before sharing):
Summary from YouTube: 13-year-old Kyle Vogel discovers the World War II footlocker belonging to his grandfather, Bud. Bud has never talked about the war, yet he finds himself striking a deal with his grandson: Kyle can pick any three souvenirs, and Bud will tell him the stories behind each one. Weaving Bud's complicated wartime past, along with Kyle's wartime future, these two men share parallel experiences in combat.
Younger students can learn about Memorial Day through:
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Thank you, veterans, past and present, for keeping us free and safe!
Beth, Educator Helper
