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Dog Tag Project A Community Service Initiative to Honor Fallen Heroes Background and Context The Dog Tag Project is a grassroots movement that aims to honor the memories of fallen service members by creating personalized dog tags with their names, rank, and dates of birth and death. This initiative seeks to provide families and loved ones with a tangible reminder of their sacrifice. Lesson Plan and Activity: Creating a Dog Tag Objective: Students will learn about the significance of dog tags in military history and create their own customized dog tags as a tribute to fallen heroes. Materials: * Cardboard or metal dog tag blanks * Markers, paint, or other craft supplies * Printed templates of dog tags with name, rank, and dates of birth and death Procedure: 1. Introduce the concept of dog tags and their importance in military history. 2. Discuss the significance of creating a customized dog tag as a tribute to fallen heroes. 3. Distribute the materials and have students create their own dog tags using markers, paint, or other craft supplies. 4. Have students write the name, rank, and dates of birth and death on the dog tag blank. 5. Encourage students to share their creations with the class and discuss the meaning behind each dog tag. Assessment: * Students will be assessed based on their participation in the activity and the creativity of their dog tag design. * The finished dog tags will be displayed in a prominent location as a tribute to fallen heroes. Extension: * Invite a guest speaker from a local veterans' organization to discuss the importance of honoring fallen service members. * Have students research and create a presentation about the history of dog tags in military contexts.