Students can decorate the classroom with this patriotic symbol. Then have students write their own personal essay that explains what Memorial Day means to them. Creating a timeline gives students a streamlined perspective of historical events. Have students make a timeline of wars the United States has fought. Then have students add several sentences to each date that tell something about that war.
Students can ask the adult to describe an important memory.
The Peace Corp. Have students learn more about the purpose of this volunteer organization and play a peaceful game. Most wars are fought to bring or maintain freedom. Hold a class discussion on whether the definitions fully explain the meaning of freedom. Then have students write an opinion essay on what freedom means to them. Grades 4-8 Final Farewell Military funerals conclude with the playing of Taps.