Memories in the Crossfire | Military Memory Curriculum Bundle

Who decides whose service is publicly honored, and why do some decisions draw backlash?

Memories in the Crossfire is a digital curriculum from Smart Brown Girl that examines how military commemoration shapes national identity and public memory. Through case studies featuring Harriet Tubman, Harvey Milk, Medgar Evers, and Jackie Robinson, students consider how institutions recognize service and whose contributions become part of the public record.

What’s included

36-page Student Workbook Students compare case studies, examine how media coverage frames disputes over recognition, and defend their interpretations in structured debates. A policy drafting simulation asks them to develop and justify criteria for military commemoration.

20-page Educator Guide Discussion frameworks and facilitation guidance help educators lead conversations about contested decisions, guide students through the media analysis and policy simulation, and keep debate grounded in evidence.

Who it’s for

Designed for high school U.S. history and civics, the bundle also fits college courses in political science and African American studies, ROTC programs, and professional military education.

Digital download

You’ll receive the Student Workbook and Educator Guide as downloadable PDFs. Print the materials or assign them digitally. No physical materials will be shipped.