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Explore the quote "At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them" by Laurence Binyon, along with images of World War I battle scenes and the Iwo Jima Memorial. Delve into the significance of monuments and the importance of showing gratitude to those who have served and continue to serve our country.
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Think about this quote… "At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them"-- Laurence Binyon "For the Fallen"
What do you see? • What predictions do you have? • What questions do you have?
What do you see? • Have your predictions or questions changed? • Do you want to add any or cross any off?
What do you see? • Have your predictions or questions changed? • Do you want to add any or cross any off?
World War I Battle Scene • Who is in the photograph? • What do you think they are doing? • Why do you think they are there?
What do you see? • What predictions do you have? • What questions do you have?
What do you see? • Have your predictions or questions changed? • Do you want to add any or cross any off?
Iwo Jima Statue • What is in the photograph? • What do you think they are doing? • Why do you think it is there?
Where does your image go? • Look at the image you have. • What do you see? • Who or what is in the image? • What do you think it tells us about history? • Does the title help you understand its purpose? • Would you put it with the image of the World War I battle scene or the Iwo Jima monument? Why?
How would you group the images? • Battle Scene from WWI • Images of battles or soldiers serving • Iwo Jima Memorial • Images of monuments and memorials
Veterans Day! Monuments help us to remember those who served and have died serving our country. Veterans Day is a day to celebrate service men and women who are still alive.
Do you think… • It is important to thank those who serve our country? Why? • What are ways we can show our thanks to those who have served and continue to serve our country?
Why are you thankful for service men and women? • Make a list of reasons you are thankful
Show your thanks for Veterans! • Tell service men and women in uniform “thank you!” • Be respectful when you go to monuments. • Write a letter thanking those who serve- Be sure to include why you are thankful!
November 11, 2008 Dear American Hero, Happy Veterans Day! Today is a day for us to show our thanks for those that serve our country in the military. Thank you for all that you have done for the U.S.A. I am thankful for ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ America is free because of you. We are so proud of you. Thank you for serving, __________________
Citations • Paintings. World War battle scenes I. Library of Congress: American Memory. • Statues and sculpture. Iwo Jima Memorial VI. Library of Congress: American Memory. • Negro G.A.R. veterans parading, New York City, May 30, 1912. Library of Congress: American Memory.