Get out of a sheet of paper and head it properly The date is May 24, 2019. Why do we observe Memorial day?

6th Grade Testing 8:00 – 12:00 Lunch 12:02 – 12:28 Elective 12:33 – 1:15 Block 2 1:18 – 1:40 Block 3 1:42 – 2:04 Block 4 2:06 – 2:28 Block 5 2:30 – 2:55 Electives will rotate Elective 1 24th Elective 2 28th Elective 1 29th Elective 2 30th  

“I Can” Statement: explain why we celebrate Memorial Day.

Essential Question Why do we celebrate Memorial day?

Essential Standard 6.H.2.1  Explain how invasions, conquests, and migrations affected various civilizations, societies, and regions. 6.G.1.2  Explain the factors that influenced the movement of people, goods, and ideas and the effects of that movement on societies and regions over time. .

Play traveling soldier. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivhkABSuGiY How do you feel after hearing this song.

Play clip on Dday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIIN0Ug8wg8

Why is it important to remember people that have died in war?

If you could speak to a family member of someone that died in war, what would you ask them?

Get out a sheet of paper. Head it properly. Write a letter to a service man thanking them for their service. If you don’t feel comfortable, write a letter to someone thanking them for making a difference in your life. .

Let students present their letters.