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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.

If you have any questions, concerns, suggestions, or problems, accessing these lesson plans, please let us know.

education@warmemorialcenter.org. 

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War Memorial Lesson Plans

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Engineering Introduction to 5 Types of Bridges
This lesson will introduce students, teachers, and the community, to the Engineering Design Process…
Duration: Teacher’s discretion
Grades: 3-12
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Engineering Projects in the Vietnam War
Explore U.S. military engineering projects and infrastructure support in the Vietnam War…
Duration: 2-3 class periods 
Grades: 9-12
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History Detectives
Through this lesson, students will learn how to think like historians, curators and archivists….
Duration: 3-4 class periods
Grades: 6-8
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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
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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
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Military 101: Grades 3-5
This lesson explores the six branches of the United States military….
Grades: 3-5
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Military 101: Grades 6-8
This lesson explores the six branches of the United States military….
Duration: 60 minutes
Grades: 6-8
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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
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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
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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
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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
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War Posters: Weapons on the Wall
Students will analyze how war propaganda posters influenced people, politics, events and cultures du…
Duration: 60 Minutes
Grades: 9-12 College-Community
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Women in the Military 3-5
Students get a basic overview of the U.S. military and the combat eras in which women have served…
Duration: 60 Minutes
Grades: 3-5
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Women in the Military 6-8
This lesson takes a deeper look at the female service experience through writing prompts, reading ac…
Duration: 60 Minutes
Grades: 6-8
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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
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750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive
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