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Memorial Day Learning Activities

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Look Inside · 10 pages

Memorial Day Learning Activities cover for grades 5–6, listing 15 pages, PowerPoint slides, and an answer key
Cover of the cross-curricular activity packet
Remember Our Heroes reading passage introduces Memorial Day history, Decoration Day, and remembrance traditions
History reading passage before the Q&A
Memorial Day Q&A asks 10 questions about the reading, including sacrifice, holiday origins, and observances
Ten questions for Remember Our Heroes
Poppy history infographic explains the flower as a remembrance symbol and its connection to Memorial Day
Background on the poppy as a remembrance symbol
Paired poems In Flanders Fields and We Shall Keep the Faith follow background on their authors and poppies
Two poems and their historical background
Poppy Poetry asks 10 questions on the paired poems, covering vocabulary, interpretation, and reflection
Ten vocabulary and comprehension questions for the poems
Four poppy craft guides give materials and steps for egg carton flowers, tissue flowers, painting, and a vase
Four poppy art and craft activities
Fighting for Your Freedom asks students to find service members they are connected to and record their service
Investigation of personal connections to service members
Memorial Day wreath reading explains wreath symbolism, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ceremony, and Taps
Wreath symbolism and ceremony background
Memorial wreath craft template includes directions for coloring, painting, or decorating with paper and flowers
Wreath template with decorating directions

About This Product

Help your learners discover the meaning of Memorial Day and the reason it is observed in the United States. Designed for learners in grade 5 and grade 6, this product contains several cross-curricular learning activities. It is the perfect addition to your U.S. History or Social Studies curriculum. Your learners will be engaged with worksheets and activities in reading, ELA, math, social studies, art, and STEM. They will focus on concepts such as the history of Memorial Day, poppies, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.Not only does this product contain worksheets and infographics, but you’ll also be provided with a set of PowerPoint slides that accompany the STEM activity. Most pages of this product are available in a color version, as well as a black and white version. While learners will provide answers unique to themselves, there is an answer key for those worksheets where specific answers are required. Below are details of what each page in this product contains.

 

PAGE 1: a reading passage about the history of Memorial Day.

PAGE 2: a reading comprehension worksheet to accompany the reading passage on page 1.

PAGE 3: an infographic on the history of how the poppy became a symbol of Memorial Day.

PAGE 4: two poems about poppies and their connection to Memorial Day.

PAGE 5: a grammar/comprehension worksheet to accompany the poppy poems.

PAGE 6: four unique poppy art/craft activities

PAGE 7: a scavenger hunt for learners to find and learn about service members who are connected to them in a unique way.

PAGE 8: an infographic explaining the significance of Memorial Day wreaths.

PAGE 9: a template for a Memorial Day wreath art activity.

PAGE 10: a crossword puzzle with words associated with Memorial Day.

PAGE 11: a math worksheet where learners solve math problems to find the answers to questions about U.S. service members.

PAGES 12-15: a STEM activity where learners will build a replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

ANSWER KEY

POWERPOINT: 10 slides with information about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Links to educational websites about the tomb are also included.

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