Veterans Day Lesson & November 11th Activities - Microsoft Digital Resources
This Veterans Day lesson explores the holiday's history and honors members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The November 11th activities are engaging for students, and the guided 6E format is easy to use!
Start with a fun “What is it? - Patriotic Symbols” warm-up. Test students’ knowledge of Veterans Day with a “Fact or Fiction?” activity, then delve into the history of this important holiday. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson to support learning.
Next, challenge your students to investigate the song “God Bless the USA.” The “Million Thanks: Letter to the Troops” activity extends the lesson and honors those who sacrifice for our nation. Finally, assess learning with an exit ticket quiz.
Both printable and interactive digital versions of the materials are included, making it suitable for traditional classrooms or digital 1:1 settings. Everything you need is provided!
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