Stories
What is Veterans Day?
Lesson: Veterans Day Learning objectives: What is Veterans Day? Understand the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day Why is it important to honor those who have served? Activity: Students will learn and discuss either in class or individually the attached information about Veterans Day. Hold a class discussion on the difference between Veterans Day […]
Celebrate Veterans Day and Hear their stories
Dear Hero 9/11 Virtual Activity
What is a hero, and how can you show gratitude to those who act heroically? In this activity, we invite you to write a letter or create artwork to a “Dear Hero” to honor and thank those in your own community who have stepped forward to sacrifice each day. You can mail your creation to […]
Paying Tribute on 9/11 activity
Activity 1. Ask students to look closely at the cover and share what they notice as a class or in small groups. 2. Lead a guided inquiry by asking the following questions. Ask students to record their observations of the following: Describe what you see on this cover. What do you notice about the buildings? […]
American Flag Appreciation
During career week at Bonham Elementary School in El Paso the Carry The Flag program was presented to 250 students. Kate Hubbard, a Lieutenant Veteran living on Fort Bliss, discussed opportunities to serve in the military and how to better serve the military and veteran community. Presenting the Carry The Flag videos to the students […]
Day of Service & Remembrance
The Dallas Chapter of the Young Men’s Service League attended Carry The Load’s Day of Service and Remembrance. As a part of the Carry The Flag program, the group seeks to find ways to serve their community. During this day of service, 30 members of the YMSL gathered to clean the headstones of fallen service […]
What is Veterans Day?
Lesson: Veterans Day Learning objectives: What is Veterans Day? Understand the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day Why is it important to honor those who have served? Activity: Students will learn and discuss either in class or individually the attached information about Veterans Day. Hold a class discussion on the difference between Veterans Day […]
Celebrate Veterans Day and Hear their stories
Dear Hero 9/11 Virtual Activity
What is a hero, and how can you show gratitude to those who act heroically? In this activity, we invite you to write a letter or create artwork to a “Dear Hero” to honor and thank those in your own community who have stepped forward to sacrifice each day. You can mail your creation to […]
Paying Tribute on 9/11 activity
Activity 1. Ask students to look closely at the cover and share what they notice as a class or in small groups. 2. Lead a guided inquiry by asking the following questions. Ask students to record their observations of the following: Describe what you see on this cover. What do you notice about the buildings? […]
American Flag Appreciation
During career week at Bonham Elementary School in El Paso the Carry The Flag program was presented to 250 students. Kate Hubbard, a Lieutenant Veteran living on Fort Bliss, discussed opportunities to serve in the military and how to better serve the military and veteran community. Presenting the Carry The Flag videos to the students […]
Day of Service & Remembrance
The Dallas Chapter of the Young Men’s Service League attended Carry The Load’s Day of Service and Remembrance. As a part of the Carry The Flag program, the group seeks to find ways to serve their community. During this day of service, 30 members of the YMSL gathered to clean the headstones of fallen service […]
