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“To Keep This Country”

May 26, 2016 by BJU Press Writer

 

"To Keep This Country" a villanelle for Memorial Day; Honor those who could not have given more, / remembering what their dying taught: / to keep this country, courage was called for.

Photo credit: United States Marine Corps/Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain

Filed Under: Successful Learning Tagged With: America, country, honor, Memorial Day, poem

Explore a Country

July 2, 2015 by David

collage of American flag, basketball, and Empire State Building
Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain

 

Yesterday was Canada Day, the day that Canadians celebrate the union of three colonies into one country. In two days, United States citizens will celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the beginning of our free country. As I was growing up and learning more about the Declaration of Independence and all the events surrounding that occasion, one of my favorite things to do was to view paintings and drawings of the people, places, and things that represent that time in American history. I especially remember being captivated by one image that I saw in my history textbook—the painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware River.

History books are full of information and real-life stories about many different countries’ celebrations, traditions, and people. Exploring a country and its history is fun, and you can learn so much. Download this explore a country activity sheet and begin exploring a country of your choice!

Filed Under: Successful Learning Tagged With: 4th of July, activity sheet, country, Declaration of Independence, history

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