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

2. 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

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

4. Essential Question
Why do we celebrate Memorial day?

5. 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. .

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

7. Play clip on Dday.

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

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

11. 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. .

13. Let students present their letters.