Sleeping Heroes: Benefits
Benefits to students and community
Students:
- Develops a sense of connection with their past and their community
- Develops historical thinking skills by research and writing about the veterans
- Allows for collaboration
- Encourages authentic oral presentations and reenactments
- Develops intergenerational working relationships
Schools:
- Develops positive community connections
- Engages local community groups
- Provides positive public relations impact
Communities:
- Develops a sense of community identity
- Assists in the preservation of historic structures
- Creates a community foundation
- Develops corporate and institutional partnerships
