Information for Teachers

Military conflict has drastically changed the face of this nation and yet it is a topic that is inadequately covered by textbook material or classroom curriculum. The museum is developing age appropriate education modules on the more than fifteen military conflicts from the Revolutionary War to present. The first of these modules is “Museum Visit.” This module includes the history of the Medal of Honor from its inception during the Civil War to address poor military morale after the first battle of Bull Run by providing a tangible reward for meritorious action and service to actions taken by Congress to address racial prejudices in the awarding of Medals of Honor during World Wars I and II.

Teachers are encouraged to submit education modules for inclusion on this website. To submit an education module for the website, email it to mohmuseum@yahoo.com. All articles should include a bibliography along with the author’s name and suggested age group.
The website also encourages students to submit articles for website publication. To submit a student article for the website, email it to mohmuseum@yahoo.com. All articles should include a bibliography along with the author’s name and grade.

Support for Teachers

	Planning a field trip. Please contact Jim Wade (423) 886-1519 or (423) 304-9834. The museum staff can assist you in planning your trip.
	If your school is within the greater Chattanooga, TN area, the museum staff is available to present information about the Medal of Honor in your classroom. Please contact Jim Wade (423) 886-1519 or (423) 304-9834.
	If your school is outside of the greater Chattanooga, TN area, the museum staff is available to assist you with information about the Medal of Honor. Please contact Jim Wade (423) 886-1519 or (423) 304-9834.

Education Modules

Modules	Summary
Museum Visit	This education module provides a brief history of the Medal of Honor, an overview of the exhibits at the National Medal of Honor Museum, activity sheets for students visiting the museum, and post-visit classroom activities. Although the lesson plan is intended to be presented in conjunction with a visit to the museum, it can be used to supplement normal instruction of state and U.S. History; or special instruction for Veteran’s Day (November 11), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), and National Medal of Honor Day (March 25).

Modules

Summary

Museum Visit

This education module provides a brief history of the Medal of Honor, an overview of the exhibits at the National Medal of Honor Museum, activity sheets for students visiting the museum, and post-visit classroom activities. Although the lesson plan is intended to be presented in conjunction with a visit to the museum, it can be used to supplement normal instruction of state and U.S. History; or special instruction for Veteran’s Day (November 11), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), and National Medal of Honor Day (March 25).