Memorial Day Videos for Students
On Memorial Day, we remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Watch these Memorial Day videos to learn about the holiday's history and traditions.
Memorial Day: Fun Facts About an American Holiday
Appropriate Grades: Kâ5
Students will learn about Memorial Day history and traditions with various fun facts, presented in cartoon format .
Source: Educational Videos for Students on youtube.com
Length: 4 minutes 30 seconds
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History of Memorial Day
Appropriate Grades: 6â8
Learn about the origins and traditions of Memorial Dayâoriginally known as Decoration Day. Today, Memorial Day honors all American soldiers who died in battle, as far back as the Revolutionary War.
Source: History Channel on youtube.com
Length: 3 minutes 31 seconds
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Don't Know Much About Minute: Memorial Day
Appropriate Grades: 9-12
Author Kenneth C. Davis shares the forgotten history of Memorial Day. Students will learn how red poppies became associated with this somber day.
Source: dkmahistory on youtube.com
Length: 3 minutes 43 seconds
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