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Introduction

Task

Conclusion

Process

Evaluation

Standards

TeacherInformation

Technology Infusion Plan

Credits

IntroductionIntroductionWho is a Veteran?Who is a Veteran?

Veterans are people who served in the military (U.S. Veterans are people who served in the military (U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard) in times of war or peace.Guard) in times of war or peace.

Do you know any veterans? Do you know any veterans? Maybe it is your mother, Maybe it is your mother, father, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, grandfather, father, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, grandfather, grandmother, cousin, neighbor, or teacher. You can grandmother, cousin, neighbor, or teacher. You can be very proud of them. Many have given much to be very proud of them. Many have given much to keep us safe and free.keep us safe and free.

TasksTasksWhat does Memorial/Veterans Day mean to you? Do you grasp

the significance of the sacrifice that American men and women have made to preserve our freedom?

To complete this web quest the student will:

1. Complete the Memorial Day scavenger hunt.

2. Complete the Veteran’s Day Multiple choice slide.

3. Answer the following in your own words? What is a Veteran and why should we honor our Veteran’s?

ProcessProcessTo complete this web quest the student will utilize

the web from the links provided to complete three separate assignments. All assignments will be completed on loose leaf paper and written in complete sentences. The title of each of the pages will be:

Memorial Day Veteran’s Day What is a Veteran?

Memorial DayMemorial DayUsing the links provided answer the following:Using the links provided answer the following:

1. When and why do we celebrate Memorial Day?

2. By what name was Memorial Day known when the first Memorial Day Order (General Order No. 11) was issued?

3. When the U.S. flag is properly folded, what shape is it?

4. In which war was the greatest number of American soldiers killed?

5. On what date did Sergeant Weldon McCoy Barr record in his diary the signing of the armistice that ended WWI?

6. About how many U.S. women veterans are there? 7. Who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.? 8. According to St. Augustine, what is the purpose of all war?

Veteran’s DayVeteran’s DayDirections:Directions: What do you know about Veterans Day? Explore the Web What do you know about Veterans Day? Explore the Web

site given to learn about that national holiday. Then read each site given to learn about that national holiday. Then read each statement below. In the word list under the sentences find the letter statement below. In the word list under the sentences find the letter of the correct work on the line next to each statement.of the correct work on the line next to each statement.

Web Resources:Web Resources: Veterans Day

1. Declared a national holiday in 1938, this holiday was dedicated to remembering veterans of World War I.

2. This U.S. president was the first to declare November 11 a holiday.3. In 1954, this U.S. president changed the name of the holiday

celebrated on November 11 to Veterans Day, a day for honoring all veterans.

4. November 11 was chosen as the day for honoring U.S. veterans because this war ended on November 11, 1918.

5. This year, Americans will celebrate Veterans day on this date.

Word List:a.Gerald R. Ford f. World War Ib.Memorial Day g. Armistice Day c.Veterans Day h. Woodrow Wilsond.September 11 i. November 11 e.Dwight David Eisenhower j. July 4

What is a What is a Veteran?Veteran?

1.1. Write five paragraphs on the following topic: What is a Veteran and why Write five paragraphs on the following topic: What is a Veteran and why should we honor our Veteran’s?should we honor our Veteran’s?

Feel free to use any of the websites Feel free to use any of the websites

already provided or visit one of the already provided or visit one of the

additional helpful Websites: additional helpful Websites:

VA Kids

Veterans Day Facts

Memorial Day FactsVeterans

EvaluationEvaluation

Total points for this assignment is 19.

A: 19-17B: 16-15C: 14-13D: 12-11F: 11 and below

Rubric for Memorial Day Assignment

Excellent – 3 pts Average – 2 pts Poor – 1 pts Total Response to assigned topic and content (3max)

Assigned topic was thoroughly addressed using appropriate language, grammar, and syntax

Assigned topic was implied and/or contained 1-3 errors in language, grammar, or syntax.

Assigned topic was not adequately addressed and/or contained more than three grammatical errors.

Answers correctly respond to the question (3pt)

Answer clearly and correctly answered the question.

Answer answered part of the question but was not clear.

Answers did not correctly answer the question

6 possible points Rubric for Veteran’s Day Assignment

Excellent – 3 pts Average – 2 pts Poor – 1 pts Total Answers correctly respond to the question (3pt)

Answer correctly responded to the statement.

Answer did not correctly respond to the statement

3 possible points Rubric for Essay

Excellent – 3 pts Average – 2 pts Poor – 1 pts Total Response to assigned topic and content (3max)

Assigned topic was thoroughly addressed using appropriate language, grammar, and syntax

Assigned topic was implied and/or contained 1-3 errors in language, grammar, or syntax.

Assigned topic was not adequately addressed and/or contained more than three grammatical errors.

Introduction (2pts) Student draws a clear and well-developed introduction of the topic.

Introduction is weak or not apparent.

Conclusion (2pts) Student draws a clear and well-developed conclusion supporting the topic.

Conclusion is weak or not apparent.

Paragraphs (3 max)

Essay has at least 5 well developed paragraphs.

Essay has 4-5 paragraphs.

Essay has less than 4 paragraphs. Paragraphs are poorly developed.

7 possible points Rubric for Assignment Submission

Excellent – 3 pts Average – 2 pts Poor – 1 pts Total Timeliness (3max) Assignment was turned

in early. Assignment was turned in on time.

Assignment was late.

Neatness (3 max) Assignment was neatly organized and represented clear thought on construction

Assignment was organized but hard to read.

Assignment was disorganized and hard to read.

3 possible points

ConclusionConclusionUpon conclusion of this web quest the student will have a Upon conclusion of this web quest the student will have a

through knowledge of:through knowledge of:~A Veteran~A Veteran~History of Memorial Day~History of Memorial Day~History of Veteran’s Day~History of Veteran’s Day~How to honor Veterans~How to honor Veterans~The difference between Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day~The difference between Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day

StandardsStandardsProvide VA-SOL standards covered in Web Quest.Provide VA-SOL standards covered in Web Quest. Virginia SOL – Civics - 3.11:Virginia SOL – Civics - 3.11: The student will explain the importance of the basic The student will explain the importance of the basic

principles that form the foundation of a republican form of principles that form the foundation of a republican form of government bygovernment by

c)c) recognizing that Veterans Day and Memorial Day recognizing that Veterans Day and Memorial Day honor people who have served to protect the country’s honor people who have served to protect the country’s freedoms.freedoms.

Teacher Teacher InformationInformation

Hello, I am Erica Newcomb and I hope you have enjoyed this Third Grade Civics Web Hello, I am Erica Newcomb and I hope you have enjoyed this Third Grade Civics Web Quest. I am a Navy Veteran that proudly served our country for 21 years. The Quest. I am a Navy Veteran that proudly served our country for 21 years. The picture below if during my speech at my retirement ceremony. I am currently a picture below if during my speech at my retirement ceremony. I am currently a student at Regent University working to receive my Master’s in Elementary student at Regent University working to receive my Master’s in Elementary Education. For further information please feel free to contact me at: Education. For further information please feel free to contact me at: erica.h.newcomb@gmail.comerica.h.newcomb@gmail.com

Technology Infusion Plan - Technology Infusion Plan - 5W/5E5W/5E

Title of Web Quest: Title of Web Quest: Remembering Our VeteransRemembering Our VeteransBrief Description: This web quest will explore who is a Veteran, the importance and history of Memorial and Veteran’s Days and Brief Description: This web quest will explore who is a Veteran, the importance and history of Memorial and Veteran’s Days and

why we honor veterans.why we honor veterans.

WhoWho: My targeted audience is all Third Grade students: My targeted audience is all Third Grade students

Why:Why: The purpose of this technology is to explore the meanings behind Memorial and Veteran’s Days and to educate the students on the The purpose of this technology is to explore the meanings behind Memorial and Veteran’s Days and to educate the students on the importance of honoring the Veterans.importance of honoring the Veterans.

WhatWhat: The students will get experience learning how to navigate the world wide web to research specific topics: The students will get experience learning how to navigate the world wide web to research specific topics

WhenWhen: I will intergrade the technology after the class has learned about:: I will intergrade the technology after the class has learned about: The basic principles that form the foundation of a republican governmentThe basic principles that form the foundation of a republican government The individual rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; and equality under the lawThe individual rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; and equality under the law The contributions of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson; Abraham Lincoln, Rosa Parks, Thurgood Marshall, Martin Luther King, Jr.; The contributions of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson; Abraham Lincoln, Rosa Parks, Thurgood Marshall, Martin Luther King, Jr.;

and Caesar Chavezand Caesar Chavez

WhereWhere: This technology infusion will take place in the computer Lab.: This technology infusion will take place in the computer Lab.

  

  

CreditsCreditsCampbell, L. (2011, NOV 11). My crazy life as a navy wife. Retrieved

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Education world. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.educationworld.com/

Ishaah ~backgrounds and graphics. (2003). Retrieved from http://www.ishaah.com/index.cfm?action=Backgrounds5

Johnson, M. A. (2011, NOV 05). All about veterans day for kids. Retrieved from http://home-school-coach.com/all-about-veterans-day-kids/

Omninews. (2013, May 23). Retrieved from http://www.omnitrans.org/blog/2013/05/23/omnitrans-closed-memorial-day/