Use these web sites to help you answer the scavenger hunt questions.
Create a Word document to answer these questions. Use proper heading. Answer questions using complete sentences. DO NOT copy and paste.
1. What was Memorial Day originally called and why was it called this?
2. What year was this celebration started?
3. In which year was Memorial Day moved from May 30th to the fourth Monday in May?
4. Why is it important that we celebrate this holiday?
5. When the U.S. flag is properly folded, what shape is it?
6. According to St. Augustine, what is the purpose of all war?
7. Name three ways we can celebrate Memorial Day.
a. _
b. –
c. -
8. What is the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?
9. In 1921, the American Unknown Soldier was chosen. Explain how Sergeant Younger made his choice for who would be buried in the tomb.
10. What are three things President Lincoln said about our veterans?
a. _
b. _
c. _
Activity One--Logic Puzzle
During a Memorial Day weekend, four veterans, Allan, Bill, Carl and Dan, had their reunion. They exchanged stories about their previous missions in the Navy. Each of them has served on two different types of naval vessels. The two who served on an aircraft carrier together never served on the submarine the other two served together. The two who served on a destroyer together never served on the cruiser the other two served together. Carl and Dan had served on the same ship together. After Allan and Bill served on the same ship together, Allan and Dan served on another ship together. Allan never served on a destroyer. Carl and Bill never served on an aircraft carrier.
Based on the information above, fill in the following blanks:
Allan had served on a ___________________________ and a ________________________.
Bill had served on a _____________________________ and a ________________________.
Carl had served on a ____________________________ and a ________________________.
Dan had served on a ___________________________ and a _________________________.
Activity Two—Print Shop Poster
Create a poster in Print Shop Ensemble III with a border, headlines, and graphics that celebrates Memorial Day. Make sure you include your name. Save to your own “My Documents” folder. Print. Save again to Ms. Dennis’s folder in the TLC drive. Make sure you name your file memorial first name last name .
Activity Three—Online Puzzles
Play the Online Word Searches and Puzzles that are at the bottom of the links.
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