Memorial Day
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Originally celebrated post-Civil War as "Decoration Days," the tradition involves family members gathering to clean and place flowers at the graves of deceased family members and ancestors.
Below, find resources for your classroom on Memorial Day, on how to celebrate fallen heroes, and on how to support the troops that made it home. More resources can be found in the repositories within KET Encyclomedia.
2014 National Memorial Day Concert
2014 National Memorial Day Concert
Live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol!
Sunday, May 25th, from 8:00 to 9:30 pm ET
On the eve of Memorial Day, a star-studded line-up will grace the stage for one of PBS’ highest-rated programs. The multi award-winning television event has become an American tradition, honoring the military service and sacrifice of all our men and women in uniform, their families at home, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
PBS.
Grades K-12+.
Practical Ways to Support Our Troops
PBS.
Grades K-12+.
Vietnam Veteran Memorial
PBS LearningMedia.
Grades K-12.
Holiday Facts and Fun: Memorial Day
Discovery Education.
Grades K-5.
Daily Deskersize: Memorial Day
Discovery Education.
Grades K-5.
PBS Parents: Crafts for Kids - Patriotic Stamped Cards
PBS.
Grades K-5.
America the Beautiful
Discovery Education.
Grades 3-5.
National Memorial Day Concert: Celebrity Reflections
PBS.
Grades 5-12.
A Day to Remember: Memorial Day
Discovery Education.
Grades 6-8.
The Unknown Soldier
Discovery Education.
Grades 6-8.
'Facing It' A Poem
PBS LearningMedia.
Grades 7-12.
In Their Own Words: Kentucky Veterans of the Korean War
KET.
Grades 9-12+.
Memorial Day Reads
PBS NewsHour.
Grades 9-12+.