Lesson Plans

The War Memorial Center offers free downloads of our K – 12 educational lesson plans for schools, business organizations, and the community. These lesson plans are centered around the history and background of the War Memorial Center, the Wisconsin soldiers who answered the call, and the families and friends who supported them.

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War Memorial Lesson Plans

250 Years – Defending America’s Freedom

This lesson will help introduce students, teachers, and the community, to the personal stories, hist…

Grades: 3-12

A Life of Valor: Captain Lance P. Sijan

This lesson explores the meaning of valor through the story of Medal of Honor recipient Lance Sijan…

Duration: 2-3 class periods

Grades: 9-12

Above and Beyond, Gary G. Wetzel, Medal of Honor Recipient

This lesson explores the six core values of the Medal of Honor (courage, commitment, citizenship, sa…

Duration: 2 Class Periods

Grades: 9-12, college, community

An introduction to Edmund Lewandowski Grades 4-12

This lesson will introduce students, teachers, and the community, to the nationally recognized artis…

Duration: 2-3 Class Periods

Grades: 4-12

Company F-29th Infantry: The only African American Civil War unit credited to Wisconsin

This lesson provides a brief introduction to students, teachers, and the community, about the only…..

Duration: 2 class periods

Grades: 6-12

Decorating Our Heroes

Wisconsin Veterans who earned military awards to include the Silver Star, Navy Cross, and others….

Duration: 2 – 3 classes (Teacher’s Choice)

Grades: 3 – 12

Honor Roll Research and Writing

This lesson will help introduce students, teachers, and the community, to the names inscribed on the…

Duration: Teacher’s discretion

Grades: 3-12

I Am Not Invisible Exhibit Guide

An introduction to local, female veterans, and current military personnel and their backgrounds….

Duration: 2-3 Hours

Grades: 6-12, College, Community

Military 101: Grades 6-8

This lesson explores the six branches of the United States military….

Duration: 60 minutes

Grades: 6-8

The Life and Work of Eero Saarinen 3 – 12

This lesson will introduce students and teachers to the Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen….

Duration: 2-3 Class Periods

Grades: 3-12

The Medal of Honor

Students will learn about the Medal of Honor, the United States government’s highest award for valor…

Duration: 45 -60 Minutes

Grades: 3 – 12

The Quiet Warriors of the 6888th

The only all-female, African American unit deployed overseas during World War II….

Duration: 2 Class Periods

Grades: 6-8

The Vietnam Latino Experience

This lesson explores the experience of Latino service members during Vietnam….

Duration: 2-3 Class Periods or Teacher’s Choice

Grades: 9-12

Veterans Story Project

One-on-one interviews and the real-life perspective from veterans about the military, war, friends,…

Duration: 2-3 Class Periods

Grades: 6-12

VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL – Symbolism and Meaning

This lesson will introduce students, teachers, and the community, to the symbolism and meaning of th…

Duration: 2-3 class periods or Teacher’s discretion

War Memorial Center: Milwaukee’s Mid-century Modern Masterpiece

Learn about the origins of the War Memorial Center and its captivating murals…

Duration: 2-3 periods

Grades: 7-12

War Posters: The Original Social Media 6-8

Students will learn how WWI and WWII war posters influenced political attitudes and public opinion….

Duration: 60 Minutes

Grades: 6-8

When Milwaukee Went to War

This lesson will highlight and introduce students, teachers, and the community, to the many contribu…

Duration: 4 – 5 sessions or Teacher’s discretion

Grades: 3 – 12

Wisconsin POW/MIA 3 – 12

This lesson will help introduce students, teachers, and the community to the history, background, an…

Grades: 3-12

Women in the Military 9-12

This lesson takes a deeper look at the female service experience through writing prompts, reading ac…

Duration: 60 Minutes

Grades: 9-12

Field Trips and Tours

Experience the War Memorial Center through a guided tour providing visitors with a deeper understanding of the people, events and sacrifices that have shaped our nation’s history while exploring one of Milwaukee’s most iconic lakefront landmarks.

Guided tours highlight the architecture, exhibits, memorials and offer meaningful opportunities for discussion, reflection, and learning. Tours are complimentary and tailored to engage audiences of all ages. Minimum of 10 people and available by reservation only.

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