USH.SS.23.B

Explain the importance of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients such as Army First Lieutenant Vernon J. Baker, Army Corporal Alvin York, and Army Master Sergeant Raul "Roy" Perez Benavidez.

United States History Studies Since 1877 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
Congressional Medal of HonorrecipientsArmy First Lieutenant Vernon J. BakerArmy Corporal Alvin YorkArmy Master Sergeant Raul "Roy" Perez Benavidez
Skills
  • explain (the importance of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients) #dok2
  • identify (key contributions and characteristics of Medal of Honor recipients) #dok1
  • analyze (the actions and qualities that led to receiving the Medal of Honor) #dok3
  • evaluate (the impact of Medal of Honor recipients on American society and values) #dok4
  • describe (the achievements of specific Congressional Medal of Honor recipients) #dok1
Learning Targets
  • I can identify Congressional Medal of Honor recipients such as Army First Lieutenant Vernon J. Baker, Army Corporal Alvin York, and Army Master Sergeant Raul "Roy" Perez Benavidez. #dok1
  • I can describe the notable achievements of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients. #dok1
  • I can explain the importance of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients and their contributions to the United States. #dok2
  • I can analyze the characteristics and actions that led recipients to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. #dok3
  • I can evaluate how Medal of Honor recipients have influenced national values and ideals. #dok4
Big Ideas
  • The extraordinary courage and selflessness of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients exemplify the highest ideals of American society.
  • Recognizing the contributions of Medal of Honor recipients helps us understand the significance of valor and sacrifice in shaping the nation.
Essential Questions
  • What is the Congressional Medal of Honor, and why is it significant?
  • Who are Army First Lieutenant Vernon J. Baker, Army Corporal Alvin York, and Army Master Sergeant Raul "Roy" Perez Benavidez, and what did they do to receive the Medal of Honor?
  • How do the actions of Medal of Honor recipients reflect the values and ideals of the United States?
  • In what ways have Congressional Medal of Honor recipients impacted American society and historical memory?
  • Why is it important to recognize and study the contributions of those awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor?