LESSON 5 | HONORING VETERANS' FAMLIES: MEMORIAL DESIGN COMPETITION
Students design a memorial to honor the legacy and sacrifice of the families of post-9/11 combat veterans. Using letters written by or to the fathers, mothers, children, and spouses of veterans, students are asked to imagine a public space that highlights the contributions of one or more of these groups of people. Students are prompted with an interactive "stations" activity, examples of other national memorials, and a worksheet with guiding questions to help them get started with their designs. Once the designs have been completed, students view each design and vote to select a “winner.”