Portrait of Valor: Roy P. Benavidez

Standards: 1. History. The student understands the impact of significant national and international decisions and conflicts in the Cold War on the . 2. Geography. The student understands the impact of geographic factors on major events. 3. Economics. The student understands the economic effects of World War II and the Cold War. 4. Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including electronic technology

Objectives: 1. The students will be able to develop an appreciation of the sacrifices service members endure for love of country and the character it takes to be a good citizen, successful soldier, and ultimately a recipient. 2. The students will be able to describe “patriotism” and what it means to be an American. 3. The students will be able to gain greater appreciation and understanding of the contributions/roles (Hispanics) have made in defense of the USA. 4. The students will be able to articulate the contributions of Roy Benavidez and other Metal of Honor award recipients.

Subject Matter: patriotism, sacrifice, valor

Materials:  Debate Handout and Rubric  Media: Portrait of Valor: Roy P. Benavidez

Procedure: Set:  What is the “Medal of Honor”?  Essential Question: Why did Roy Benavidez get the medal of honor?

Media: 1. Students will view the film Portraits of Valor: Roy P. Benavidez. 2. Students will be asked to take notes on this film that will later be used for classroom activities and discussion.

Discussion: 1. What action (s) did Roy P. Benavidez perform to highlight the Army core values? List or discuss.

2. What are the essential traits of a leader? Please explain/discuss.

3. What motivated Roy P. Benavidez?

4. What sacrifices did Roy P. Benavidez suffer?

5. What was the most inspirational and interesting part of the video for you? 6. What action was truly heroic?

Research: 1. Students will be asked to research another Medal of Honor recipient and prepare an oral report/poster to demonstrate what this hero has accomplished. 2. Use the attached rubric for grading. 3. If time allows, have students give oral reports for the rest of the class.

Close: Ask students to explain why Roy Benavidez received the Medal of Honor and what the criteria is for others to receive the same honor today.

Assessment: 1. The teacher will informally observe the students taking notes from the movie. 2. The teacher will formally assess student’s research and report.

Medal of Honor Activity

Task: Your task is to choose one Medal of Honor recipient and share your research with the class.

History: The Medal of Honor is the United States of America's highest military honor, awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty. The medal is awarded by the President of the United States in the name of Congress to US military personnel only. There are three versions of the medal, one for the Army, one for the Navy, and one for the Air Force. Personnel of the Marine Corps and Coast Guard receive the Navy Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is usually presented by the President at the White House in a formal ceremony intended to represent the gratitude of the American people, with posthumous presentations made to the primary next of kin. In 1990, Congress designated March 25 annually as "National Medal of Honor Day". Due to its prestige and status, the Medal of Honor is afforded special protection under U.S. law against any unauthorized adornment, sale or manufacture, which includes any associated ribbon or badge.

Presentation: 1. Describe the who, what, when, where and why related to your Medal of Honor recipient.

2. In what ways does your person’s story relate to other Medal of Honor recipients?

3. What are some unique factors surrounding your person’s story?

Research and Presentation Rubric

Criteria 1 2 3 4 5 Nonverbal Skills Eye Contact Does not Only focuses Occasionally looks Scans group MOST Constantly attempt to look attention to one at someone or of the time. looks at at audience at part of the class, some groups someone or all, reads notes does not scan some groups at the entire time audience all times Gestures No gestures or Very few or slightly Some gestures Uses natural hands Natural hand far too many are too many gestures used gestures MOST of gestures are noticed are used the time. demonstrated Posture Sits during Slumps or shifts Occasionally Stands straight, Stands up presentation or weight frequently slumps or shifts doesn’t sway or straight with slumps whole during slouch MOST of the both feet on time presentation time. the ground, never slouching. Vocal Skills Vocalized Pauses 15 or more are 10-14 are noticed 6-9 are noticed 1-5 are noticed No vocalized (uh, well uh, um) noticed pauses noticed Content Topic Audience has no Only announces Vaguely tells Gives a basic Clearly explains Announced idea what the partial topics audience what intro of subject what the report is report is on covered report is over matter. covering Time frame Presentation is Presentation is Presentation is Presentation Presentation falls significantly less significantly more slightly less or time is close to within required than minimum than maximum more than required time frame time time required time timeframe Visual Aid Poor, distracts Adds nothing to Relates to Reflects subject, Visual aid enhances audience and is presentation, just subject, well done presentation, helps hard to read reads off it somewhat clarify points in interesting, presentation, very average effort well done shown Professionalism Mumbles, Thoughts don't Thoughts Thoughts Presentation is of Presentation audience has flow, not clear, articulated articulated organized, clearly difficulty hearing, does not engage clearly, though clearly, engages articulated and confusing, chewing audience does not engage audience audience interest gum audience maintained Appearance Wearing gym Clothes are Clothing is Overall neat and Went above and clothes, unkempt casual; hair is out professional put together. beyond, very and disheveled of face but not looking, hair is Clothing is professional and clothing and hair, secure, plays with out of face appropriate to appropriate to hair in face or hair. topic, hair is topic, no fiddling bangs cover eyes away from face, with hair, can see doesn’t play with eyes whole time. or flip hair.

Points: ______/ 45