These lessons can be used in the classroom to explore the role of Jewish Americans in the United States military.
Lesson: Does It Matter That These Medal of Honor Recipients Were Jewish?
Grade Range: 11 – 12
The Medal of Honor is considered America’s highest award for military valor, to be presented to those who have performed an act of such conspicuous gallantry as to rise “above and beyond the call of duty.” Did it matter that these Medal of Honor recipients were Jewish?
Lesson: Comparing and Contrasting Jewish Soldiers on Both Sides of the Civil War
Grade Range: 4 – 6
Thousands of Jews served on both sides of the Civil War. Identify their differences and similarities in this activity,
Lesson: Would you put an “H?” on your dog tags
Grade Range: 4 – 12 (intended to be adapted for different age groups)
In World War II, Jewish soldiers were identified with an “H” on dog tags. Knowing Nazi Germany’s policies towards Jews, would you want that “H” on your dog tags if you were serving in Europe?