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High School Resources
Military Resources
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ASVAB Testing Resources Downloadable Learning Express resources can be used to prep for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). The ASVAB is a heavily researched and well-respected aptitude test developed by the Department of Defense to measure a young adult’s strengths and potential for success in military training. Learning Express is located in Launchpad within the Library Resources folder.
Branches of the Military An interactive infographic describing five U.S. military branches, complete with Think It Through questions.
Should the Military Strive for Gender Equality? A Sirs Issues Researcher lesson exploring two viewpoints using a variety of resources. The lesson includes research questions, a critical thinking printable guide, a political cartoon, and a historical timeline of women in the military.
What Does It Mean to Enlist in the Military? This downloadable Learning Express article details the key facts about life in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the differences between each branch of service. Learning Express is located in Launchpad within the Library Resources folder.
Veterans Day Resources
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Britannica Article: Veterans Day Translatable into over 40 languagesNational Geographic eBooks:
- Everything World War I Dig into this 47-page nonfiction book complete with compelling photos and fascinating facts.
- Stubby the War Dog: The True Story of World War I's Bravest Dog eBook Before reading the linked book, listen to Meet the author of Stubby the War Dog explain the story behind this real-life historical experience (Audio 2:46 min)
- Unraveling Freedom: The Democracy for Battle on the Home Front During World War I Drawing thought-provoking parallels with President Wilson's government and other wartime administrations, from FDR to George W. Bush, Bausum's analysis has plenty of history lessons for the world today. Her exhaustive research turns up astonishing first-person stories and rare images, and the full-color design is fresh and stunning.
The Things They Carried Resources Curated by Teaching Books, find lessons, activities, author interviews, excerpts, and vocabulary lists for the author, Tim O' Brien's book, The Things They Carried.Veterans Opposing Viewpoints Topics Collection This curated collection includes 98 viewpoints significant to veterans' issues, including audio, video, and print resources from magazines, newspapers, and academic journals.