First Grade
Veteran's Day Navy Anchor
Veterans Day is the day that we honor all the men and women that have served in the armed forces of our military. These men and women do a great many things for our nations while sacrificing much.
Veterans day began as Armistice Day. Armistice Day was when a ceasefire was signed before the end of World War I. It was held on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. This day was not the end of the war, but it was the day the fighting stopped.
In 1938 Armistice Day was turned into a legal holiday. At first this holiday was to celebrate only the veterans of World War I, but in 1954 they decided to make it a holiday to honor All Veterans. There are Six groups that make up our Armed Forces.
The Coastguard, The Navy, The Army, The Air Force, The Marines, The Space Force
Today we are going to look a little closer at the Navy. The navy began as wartime ships used to fight against the British during the revolutionary war. Then they transitioned into a protection role for trade and merchant ships. They had to protect these ships from pirates.
Nowadays the Navy is used to keep peace and protect the world’s economy and trade. They protect trade ships carrying goods around the world.
To do this they use a variety of different types of vessels and jobs to accomplish all that they do. They have Aircraft carriers, battleships, cruisers, submarines, helicopters, fighter jets and many more.
They have many types of people to accomplish what they do. Pilots, sailors, divers, translators, mechanics, and many more.
Veterans day began as Armistice Day. Armistice Day was when a ceasefire was signed before the end of World War I. It was held on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. This day was not the end of the war, but it was the day the fighting stopped.
In 1938 Armistice Day was turned into a legal holiday. At first this holiday was to celebrate only the veterans of World War I, but in 1954 they decided to make it a holiday to honor All Veterans. There are Six groups that make up our Armed Forces.
The Coastguard, The Navy, The Army, The Air Force, The Marines, The Space Force
Today we are going to look a little closer at the Navy. The navy began as wartime ships used to fight against the British during the revolutionary war. Then they transitioned into a protection role for trade and merchant ships. They had to protect these ships from pirates.
Nowadays the Navy is used to keep peace and protect the world’s economy and trade. They protect trade ships carrying goods around the world.
To do this they use a variety of different types of vessels and jobs to accomplish all that they do. They have Aircraft carriers, battleships, cruisers, submarines, helicopters, fighter jets and many more.
They have many types of people to accomplish what they do. Pilots, sailors, divers, translators, mechanics, and many more.
The Project
Prep - 30 Min.
Templates - Laminated Anchor Templates in Folder
Supplies
Preparation
Project
Templates - Laminated Anchor Templates in Folder
Supplies
- Black Paper 9” x 12”
- Anchor Template for each student
- Red, White and Blue Oil Pastels
Preparation
- Cut the Black Paper to size (cut in half on the long side 9")
- Collect the Oil Pastels
- Collect Anchor Templates
Project
- Each student will get a sheet of paper, red, white, and blue oil pastels and anchor template.
- Have each Student start on the anchor and draw the oil pastels away from the center of the anchor towards the edge of the paper.
- Do about 2-3 inches of one color and then switch to the next color.
- Continue the pattern of color all the way around.