Veterans
Day is also Armistice Day, which commemorates the end of World War One, November 11, 1918.
Armistice Day is also called Remembrance Day. Here are free printable WWI lesson plans to help kids remember this
epic epoch in history. There are lessons on America in conflict in World War
II, Vietnam, Korea and Persian Gulf, too.
PBS
did a documentary called "The Great War" and created free World War Ones lesson plans based on that show. Here are printable lesson plans based on Ken Burns' "The War" and still more from PBS Perilous Fight (both WWII documentaries).
Vicki
Blackwell has compiled a huge assortment of free printable Veterans Day activities on her website of that name. Use for
Memorial Day, 4th of July, American and world history. You'll find worksheets,
quizzes, coloring pages, mazes, scavenger hunts, crossword puzzles, web
activities, word games and links.
US
History Site is a comprehensive website covering American history. You'll
find free printable World War I lesson plans, maps, charts, diagrams and activities to
explore Veterans and Armistice Day.
DL-TK
has a massive collection of free printable Veterans Day lesson plans for preschool and early elementary. Print
patriotic crafts, coloring pages, poppies (WWI memorial), In Flanders Field
poem booklet, puzzles, worksheets and more. The Lesson Plans Page
provides free printable WWI
worksheets and lesson plans. Use for all ages, but especially preschool and younger
elementary children.
History
has free WWI lesson plans, videos and activities. Explore the places, faces, battles and
weapons, history and outcomes of this "war to end all wars."
Education World has free printable
Armistice Day lesson plans, primarily for elementary and middle school age kids.
Mr.
Donn has more free printable World
War I worksheets and lessons.
Apples for the Teacher hasfree printable WWI history themed writing
prompts and social studies lesson plans.
Whatever
you do this Veteran's Day, be sure to thank a veteran. Send a card, visit a
senior home or VA hospital, call a relative. Let them know you remember and
appreciate them. And wear your poppies.
