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Social Studies


America’s Veterans


The meaning of Veterans Day
Grade Levels:
Middle primary-9
Length:
24 minutes
Taping Rights:
School year
MARC Record:
Downloadable
Teaching Materials:
See Below

A 12-year-old girl named Lizzie discovers who veterans are, what they have done, and why they should be honored in this half-hour video. Along the way, she also learns about the importance of certain rights and responsibilities to individuals, families, communities, states, and the nation. Four veterans tell their stories, and the program concludes with a Veterans Day parade.

Program of Studies:
Social Studies: Government and Civics, Cultures and Society, Historical Perspectives


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2008/09 Program Schedule

A 12-year-old girl named Lizzie discovers who veterans are, what they have done, and why they should be honored in this half-hour video for elementary and middle school students. Along the way, she also learns about the importance of certain rights and responsibilities to individuals, families, communities, states, and the nation. Four veterans tell their stories, and the program concludes with a Veterans Day parade. 24 minutes
    Thursday, October 2 at 9:30 am on KETED
    Thursday, October 9 at 5:30 am on KETED
    Thursday, October 23 at 8:15 am on KETED
    Thursday, November 6 at 3:35 pm on KETED
    Friday, November 7 at 11:15 am on KETED
    Tuesday, November 11 at 11:30 am on KETED
    Thursday, March 5 at 9:30 am on KETED
    Thursday, March 26 at 8:15 am on KETED

Teaching Materials

DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE
http://www.ket.org/education/guides/amervet.pdf
PDF format
KET Online


Kentucky Academic Expectations

This program relates to the following Kentucky Academic Expectations.

Kentucky schools may tape and retain programs according to the rights listed above. For further information, contact the KET Education Division.

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