1. Veteran’s Day Lesson

2. List the wars in our nation’s history for which we honor our veterans.
Warm Up
What is a veteran?
List the wars in our nation’s history for which we honor our veterans.

4. Veteran’s Day Video

5. Discussion Questions
You will discuss the following questions with your table. Everyone participates!
After 3 minutes our groups will share with the class.

6. Discussion Questions
Has any member of your family served in our country’s armed forces? Which branch? How long did they serve? What stories, if any, do they tell about their experience?

7. Discussion Questions
Do you believe people should be required to serve in the armed forces? Why or why not?

8. Discussion Questions
What qualifications do you believe those who wish to serve in the armed forces should have?

9. Discussion Questions
What, if anything, should disqualify individuals from serving in the armed forces?

10. Discussion Questions
Should women be allowed to participate in combat? Why or why not?

11. Discussion Questions
How could serving in the armed forces make someone more appreciative of their homeland and freedoms?

12. Discussion Questions
Veterans of the past and of the present literally risk – and sometimes sacrifice – their lives to protect our lives and freedoms. What can we do to honor these men and women?

13. Write a Letter to a Soldier
“Dear Service Member” or “Dear Hero”
Express thanks for their selfless service
Avoid politics and religion, but you can say that you are praying for them
Share a little about yourself: Family, hobbies, school, pets
Talk about life back home: sports, weather, music, movies
Include your FIRST NAME ONLY!

14. Soldiers Coming Home

15. Channel One