Memorial Day Lesson Plans

In honor of Memorial Day in May, we've added new lesson plans that feature titles with a focus on patriotism, democracy, and various events in American history.
Accessible audio versions of these titles are available from RFB&D.
 

Grades: K-2

Subject: Reading and Language Arts

Theme: Using Details to Describe a Symbol
Duration: 45 minute class session

Grades: 3-5

Subject: Reading and Language Arts

Theme: Sequencing
Duration: 45 minute class session
Theme: Revolutionary War
Duration: 45 minute class session
Theme: Civil War
Duration: 45 minute class session
Theme: Creating “What am I?” Postcards for Vocabulary Words
Duration: 45 minute class session
Theme: Listening and Speaking
Duration: 50 minute class session

Subject: Social Studies

Theme: Revolutionary War
Duration: 45 minute class session

Grades: 6-8

Subject: Reading and Language Arts

Theme: Revolutionary War and Creative Writing
Duration: Two 45 minute class sessions
Theme: Civil War
Duration: 45 minute class session

Subject: Social Studies

Theme: Civil War
Duration: 45 minute class session
Theme: Revolutionary War
Duration: Three 45 minute class sessions

Grades: 9-12

Subject: Social Studies

Theme: Analyzing the Complexity of Cause and Effect
Duration: 2 class periods