Veterans Day is November 11th.

• Veterans Day Resources at EHO
• Veterans Day on the Web
• Veterans Day Stuff

Veterans Day Resources at EHO

• EHO Review: And What About...Patriotic Holidays
• EHO Review: Brave Hearts Under Red Skies: Stories of Faith Under Fire
• EHO Review: Salute to Service: The Rebirth of Patriotism
• Eclectic Homeschool Resource Center: Military History Resources
• Eclectic Homeschool Resource Center: Memorial Day/Veterans Day Resources
• World War II Unit Study by Beverly S. Krueger
  There are abundant resources for studying World War II online. Whether you are a military history buff, a high school student looking to supplement your world history or American history studies, or a homeschool mom creating your own World War II unit study for your younger children, you won't need to look far to get detailed resources suited to your purposes.

Veterans Day on the Web

• Veteran’s Day Lesson Plan
  To present activities to be used at a variety of grade levels and classroom situations in order to enhance student understanding of the Veterans Day observance.
• Celebrating America’s Freedoms: Activities for Veterans Day
  Ideas for school oriented activities for Veterans Day celebrations.
• Veterans of Foreign Wars Citizenship Education
  Learn about flag facts and the history behind national patriotic holidays such as Loyalty Day, Independence Day and Memorial Day. Find out how today's teachers are promoting citizenship education in the classrooms.
• Veterans Day Activities
  A long list of activites such as crafts, language arts activities, history activities and more.
• Freedom Files
  " What began as a set of resources covering the events of September 11th, has now grown into a massive section devoted to the United States military, the war in Iraq, and a record of our nation’s living history. In the Freedom Files you have access to various sources of information related to the current state of the union, all in one place. We have September 11th resources including slideshows, timelines, video footage, tributes, historic moments in the aftermath, and much more. You’ll also find our newly added and constantly updated section on the war with Iraq. "
• Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Day Home Page
  Information and resources for learning more about Veterans Day and events for the annual celebration.
• VA Kids, K-5th
  VA Kids K-5th Grade Web site dedicated to educating kids about veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• VA Kids, 6th-12th Grades
  Resources for learning about veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the American flag.
• VA Kids, Teachers’ Page
  This site is designed to provide you resources and reference links for teaching children about what it means to be a veteran and how we can honor veterans. Find out what benefits the Department of Veterans Affairs, the second largest cabinet department, provides for veterans. The site also contains useful historical reference materials and current event articles related to veterans.
• VA Teachers Resource Guide.
• Virtual Veterans Experience
  The Virtual Veteran Experience, designed and written by interns at the Educational Center, chronicles the lives of five veterans, from their childhood, pre-WWII, military experience/WWII, post war/resettlement, and today. The Virtual Veterans Experience utilizes the Hanashi oral histories, archival and personal photos from the veterans, and text and transcripts to truly provide an interactive, engaging and educational experience.
  The Virtual Veteran Experience will feature five different veterans each quarter. Check back again to “meet” five new veterans.
• Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
  Teaching resources, the Virtual Wall, and information for donating to the Memorial Fund.

Veterans Day Stuff

• Veterans Day Word Search
• Veterans Day Crossword Puzzle
• Medal of Honor Coloring Book
• How to Cut a Five Pointed Star
  Instructions for how to fold paper and cut to make a five pointed star.
• Veteran's Day Crafts, Projects, and Printouts
  Make a pinwheel, wreath, patriotic pebble, or windsock and other assorted veteran's day crafts and projects.

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