Memorial Day - May 30
To Consider:
Every year the nation celebrates Memorial Day to honor the men and women who gave their lives in defense of our country. Your town wants to create a memorial dedicated to these Americans. What type of memorial would be practical and serve this purpose?
To Learn/Explore:
1. Memorial Day History
2. Famous Veteran Memorials in the US
Types of Memorials Design Ideas
In Flanders Fields by John McCrae
Veterans Day - November 11
To Consider
Many common holidays (Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Memorial Day, etc.) began as an observance, and grew to become a "federal holiday". The same momentum is taking place for a Native American Day, which has yet to be recognized on a national level (although there are many state and local celebrations). How should this day be observed and celebrated? What is the best way to raise widespread awareness and support for the new “holiday”?
Explore
Item #1 - American Casualties - Whole Class Discussion
Item #2 - Create a Caption
Item #3 - War-Themed Analogies
The Product
ReadWorks - Veterans Day Facts Article ... assigned through Google Classroom
To Consider
Many common holidays (Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Memorial Day, etc.) began as an observance, and grew to become a "federal holiday". The same momentum is taking place for a Native American Day, which has yet to be recognized on a national level (although there are many state and local celebrations). How should this day be observed and celebrated? What is the best way to raise widespread awareness and support for the new “holiday”?
Explore
Item #1 - Very Brief History of Native Americans Video
Item #2 - Why Celebrate a Holiday
PRODUCTS
1. New Holiday Planning Sheet . Grading Rubric for Product 1
2. Select one of the prompts below and answer in complete RACE paragraph form. Bonus if you do both! Use a piece of lined paper from your notebook and turn in when done.
Prompt #1: What is a new holiday or celebration that should be recognized in the United States. Why would it be appropriate, and in what way would it be celebrated?
Prompt #2: What is the best way to spread the word and gain national support for the new holiday? Why would this be the most effective option?
Remembering September 11
To Consider
The events of September 11th changed the world, especially in the weeks and months that followed. You are a producer who is developing a movie or mini-series that highlights this time period. Who will be the focus of your project, and what will be the storyline? Remember that the impact of 9/11 was different for everyone depending on factors like location, age, religion, occupation, and so on.
Explore
Item #1 - 9/11 by the Numbers (infographic)
Item #2 - The Aftermath of September 11 (Article)
Item #3 - September 11th + 1 year (Timeline)
Group PRODUCT - Thought-Gathering Sheet: Movie Flow Chart
The Product
Answer one of the following two prompts in paragraph form. Restate the question. Answer the question. Cite examples/evidence. Explain your ideas.
Answers may be hand written or typed in a GoogleDoc and then shared with me. When sharing, please give me edit ability. I will not change/edit your work but may offer tips and ideas.
1. What was the immediate reaction to the September 11th attacks? How did daily lifes change in the weeks and months that followed?
OR
2. What is a story (fiction or non-fiction) that you think would highlight the impact of 9/11 in the weeks and months that followed? Why?