Resource Guide for Grades 9-12
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Stories of Honor and Dedication Art That Tells Stories Resource Guide for Grades 9-12 Contact: Patriot Plaza Tour Manager Arts and Cultural Alliance Email: [email protected] Tel: 941-365-5118, x301 CONTENTS Use of Resources ........................................................................................................................... 3 Vocabulary Lists ............................................................................................................................ 4 Resources ......................................................................................................................................... 6 Article about Patriot Plaza ........................................................................................................ 7 Letter to Parents and Guardians ......................................................................................... 10 Military Person Questionnaire ............................................................................................. 11 Visit to Patriot Plaza ................................................................................................................. 12 The Artists of Patriot Plaza .................................................................................................... 16 Witness to Mission – Photographs ..................................................................................... 21 Witness to Mission – Photographs with Descriptions ............................................... 45 Contact Information .................................................................................................................. 69 Note: Additional Resources include a Pre-Visit PowerPoint and a Post-Visit PowerPoint. These are listed separately with all the Patriot Plaza education materials. 2 Use of Resources Dear Teacher, The resources included on the following pages are designed for use with the Pre-Visit and Post-Visit Activity Menus in the Teacher’s Guide for Grades 9-12. You will discover student handouts and worksheets that may be printed for individual or group use. They also may be projected for use by the entire class or small collaborative groups. Please review the resources to individualize your lesson plans to meet the needs of your students. The goal is to prepare them to visit Patriot Plaza, and review their experiences when they return to school to increase learning and impact. The activities have been aligned with the Florida Standards in Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Visual Arts for Grades 9-12. Sincerely, The Patriot Plaza Tour Manager Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County [email protected] 941-365-5118, x 301 3 Vocabulary Lists PATRIOT PLAZA VOCABULARY General Vocabulary Amphitheater – an oval or round building with tiers of seats around a central open space Authorized – to give authority or power to determine and settle issues Branches of military service – one of the subdivisions of the national armed forces of a sovereign nation or state Dedication – committed to a task or purpose Establish – to build or bring into being; to start Distinction – a great quality or characteristic Honorably discharged – to remove or send out of the military, for good reasons Loyalty – a strong feeling of support or allegiance National Cemetery – a military cemetery containing the graves of U.S. military personnel, veterans, their spouses, and dependent children Patriot – a person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country and its interest with devotion Patriotism – devoted love, support, and defense of one’s country; national loyalty Reflection – a thought occurring in consideration of something Service Ribbons – decoration awarded to a member of the armed forces to denote service in the armed forces, or specific combat action Testimony – evidence in support of a statement; proof U.S. Armed Forces – Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard Valor - boldness or determination in facing great danger Veteran – a person who has served in a military force 4 Vocabulary Lists Art Vocabulary Public art – any media that has been planned and executed with the intention of being staged in the physical domain, usually outside and accessible to all Photo journalism -- the art or practice of communicating news by photographs that tell news stories Documentary photography – a form of photography used to chronicle events or environments both significant and relevant to history and historical events 16 Focus Words engraved on the Artwork: Testimonies Challenges – the situation of being faced with something that needs great physical or mental effort Conflict – a fight, battle, war; an armed conflict Courage – the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain Democracy – a system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives Endurance – the fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way Guidance – advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty Integrity – the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles Legacy – anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor Mission – any important task or duty that is assigned, allotted or self-imposed Morale – the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time Order – a command, direction, or instruction Resilience – toughness; the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties Sacrifice – a loss of something you give up, usually for the sake of a better cause Service – the action of helping or doing work for someone Support – to give assistance to; help, aid, assist Teamwork – a cooperative or coordinated effort on the part of a group of persons acting together for a common cause 5 Resources Patriot Plaza – The Patterson Foundation http://www.thepattersonfoundation.org/patriot-plaza.html Memorial Day: Source: Department of Veteran’s Affairs www.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/history.asp Source: History.com: http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/memorial-day-history Veterans Day: Source: Department of Veterans Affairs: https://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp Source: History.com: http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/history-of-veterans-day What is a Vet: http://www.iwvpa.net/hinkleab/index.php 6 Article about Patriot Plaza Authorized: to give authority or power to determine and settle issues Establish: to build or bring into being; to start Honorably discharged: to remove or send out of the military, for good reasons Veteran: a person who served in the armed forces Military distinction: a great quality or characteristic Reflection: a thought occurring in consideration of something Amphitheater: an oval or round building with tiers of seats around a center open area Rostrum: any platform, stage, or the like, for public speaking Accommodate: to supply Origins of National Cemeteries In 1862, Congress authorized President Lincoln to purchase grounds for a national cemetery, establishing the beginning of the national cemetery system, as we know it today. “To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan.” https://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/Lincoln2nd.html 7 Article about Patriot Plaza Fourteen national cemeteries were established that first year. By 1870, 73 national cemeteries existed. Most of the cemeteries were located in the southeast, near battlefields and campgrounds of the Civil War. Initially, national cemeteries were for soldiers who died in battle. In 1873 however, all honorably discharged veterans became eligible for burial in a national cemetery. Today, there are over 135 national cemeteries within the National Cemetery Administration (NCA). There are nine national cemeteries in Florida. In order of establishment: St. Augustine, Barrancas - Pensacola, Bay Pines, Florida National - Bushnell, South Florida – Lake Worth, Jacksonville, Sarasota, Cape Canaveral, and Tallahassee.. The local national cemetery, located in Sarasota, will serve veterans’ needs for the next 50 years. Since Abraham Lincoln’s time, national cemeteries have been set aside to honor men and women who served their country with distinction. Sarasota National Cemetery was designed to serve as a place of peace and reflection for veterans’ families. Patriot Plaza The Patterson Foundation partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs (National Cemetery Administration) to create a public space with a ceremonial amphitheater, Patriot Plaza. Patriot Plaza is an outdoor amphitheater located within Sarasota National Cemetery. This amphitheater includes an 80-foot stainless steel flagpole, a rostrum that is large enough to accommodate an orchestra and a seating area for up to 2,800 people. Patriot Plaza will provide a place to conduct ceremonies and dedications. Patriot Plaza is a point of pride for the community and a place of peace and reflection for veterans, their families, and anyone seeking to honor service to our nation. What is Patriot Plaza about? Honor Service, Inspire Patriotism, Embrace Freedom Patriot Plaza honors the service and sacrifices of veterans and their families by preserving the memory of their actions and maintaining the democratic United States for which they served. Patriot Plaza is not intended as a memorial, but rather it is a place for the living to honor and celebrate. 8 Article about Patriot Plaza Interesting Features of Patriot Plaza • Covered seating for up to 2,800. Permanent seating for 1,000 with