Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states to honor the members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty during World War I and other conflicts. The day is observed on November 11th each year, marking the armistice that ended the First World War on that date in 1918.

History

The First World War, also known as the Great War, ended on November 11, 1918, when the armistice was signed between the Allies and Germany, marking the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front. The following year, November 11th was declared Armistice Day to honor the fallen soldiers. After World War II and other conflicts, the day was renamed Remembrance Day to honor all military personnel who have died in service to their country.

Observance and Traditions

On Remembrance Day, people observe a two-minute silence at 11:00 a.m. as a mark of respect for the sacrifices of the armed forces. Many also wear red poppies as a symbol of remembrance, inspired by the poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae. Veterans, current military personnel, and civilians participate in ceremonies and parades to honor the fallen.

Study Guide

When studying Remembrance Day, consider the following key points:

Origins of Remembrance Day
Significance of the red poppy
Impact of World War I and other conflicts
How Remembrance Day is observed
Role of veterans and current military personnel

Additionally, it's important to understand the historical context of the conflicts and the lasting impact they have had on society and the world.

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The resources above cover the following skills:

National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)

TIME, CONTINUITY, AND CHANGE

SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMS SHOULD INCLUDE EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY OF THE PAST AND ITS LEGACY.

KNOWLEDGE - Learners will understand:

Key historical periods and patterns of change within and across cultures (e.g., the rise and fall of ancient civilizations, the development of technology, the rise of modern nation-states, and the establishment and breakdown of colonial systems).

National Center for History in Schools (NCHS)

Historical Thinking Standards

Historical Comprehension

Reconstruct the literal meaning of a historical passage.

World History Content Standards

Era 2: Early Civilizations and the Emergence of Pastoral Peoples, 4000-1000 BCE

The major characteristics of civilization and how civilizations emerged in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus valley.

The student understands how Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus valley became centers of dense population, urbanization, and cultural innovation in the fourth and third millennia BCE.

The student understands how commercial and cultural interactions contributed to change in the Tigris-Euphrates, Indus, and Nile regions.

How agrarian societies spread and new states emerged in the third and second millennia BCE.

The student understands how new centers of agrarian society arose in the third and second millennia BCE.

The political, social, and cultural consequences of population movements and militarization in Eurasia in the second millennium BCE.

The student understands the social and cultural effects that militarization and the emergence of new kingdoms had on peoples of Southwest Asia and Egypt in the second millennium BCE.

Major trends in Eurasia and Africa from 4000-1000 BCE.

The student understands major trends in Eurasia and Africa from 4000 to 1000 BCE.

Era 3: Classical Traditions, Major Religions, and Giant Empires, 1000 BCE-300 CE

Innovation and change from 1000-600 BCE horses, ships, iron, and monotheistic faith.

The student understands how states developed in the upper Nile valley and Red Sea region and how iron technology contributed to the expansion of agricultural societies in Sub-Saharan Africa.