Grades 4-8 Final Farewell Military funerals conclude with the playing of Taps. The simple, but moving, 24-note bugle call is also the Army's regular call at day's end. Have students learn the history of Taps, read the unofficial words, and listen to the call. Memorials Historic battlefields and war memorials are preserved by the U.S. National Park Service. Have students locate a memorial site in their state or town.
Students can search using a United States map or by selecting a category.
Create a bulletin board of famous quotations on war and peace. Have each student choose a quote and rewrite it in his or her own words. Authors include Shakespeare, John Lennon, and Pablo Neruda. Post the original quote alongside the student's paraphrase. An important new law now allows most United States veterans to receive a formal military funeral.