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Memorial Day Observance

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Memorial Day Observance

Welcome to the Social Studies Department's Memorial Day page! The whole purpose of this page is to honor those men and women who paid the ultimate price in the defense of freedom for not only ourselves but for others around the world!

This web page contains observance procedures, lesson ideas, and links to other excellent websites.

Sample Memorial Day Program for Schools

  • Have a representative group of students/class meet at the flag pole to:
  • Observe respectful silence during the raising of the flag.
  • Recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
  • Sing the national anthem either as a group, joined by a choir, members of the school’s band, or a prerecording, and play or sing other examples of patriotic music and present the meaning behind the music.
  • Retell the history of Memorial Day and the reasons for the current observance. Guest speakers can include students, elected officials, professors, or historians.
  • Lower the flag to half-staff until noon to honor our fallen heroes.
  • Conduct a moment of silence in reflection for those who have died while in service to our nation.

Lesson Ideas

K-5

Middle School

High School

SAISD Developed Materials

History and General Reference

Teacher's Zone Find strategies ranging from hands-on to graphic organizers that are ready to print out and use with your lesson plans! The Zone also has information on how to incorporate different types of social studies skills including reading and writing connections. Don't miss our assessment area for up-to-date information STAAR.Our strategies have been designed for teachers by teachers with all learners in mind!

Parent's Corner See how you the parent can help our your child learn more about social studies at the global, national, state, and community levels. We have resources and information to help parents understand what your child is learning in social studies.

TechnologyYou will discover the latest strategies that incorporate useful technology integration within a social studies setting. These strategies have been written by technology integration specialists that have used these strategies successfully in the classroom.

Links Find over 5000 links going to outside resources based upon grade level and subject area. These links have been researched for content and usability within a school setting.

Photo Album Take a tour of places around the world, the nation, and the city with our over 9,000 images! These photographs have been donated by educators to help bring the world to our students!

Blog, Board, and Wiki (Must have a SAISD Account) Read about the latest Social Studies Department's events and news on our Blog (web log). On the message boards, you can leave messages for all district teachers about strategies and questions that you may have about subject areas. Finally, you and your students can use our Wiki to author and publish research done on social studies topics!

Social Studies Department - 406 Barrera San Antonio, TX 78210 (210) 354-3439
San Antonio Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Es norma del Districto Escolar Independiente de San Antonio de no discriminar por motivos de raza, religion, color, origen nacional, sexo o impedimento, en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales, tal como lo require el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda.
All Materials on this site are copyright 2002-2007 SAISD Social Studies Department except where noted.
The Social Studies Resource Center was made possible by the Teaching American History Grant 2001-2008

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