NOTE TO STUDENTS: Read the "Background" and watch the videos under “Resources” below before answering the questions.

1. What is the Medal of Honor?

2. For what reason were each of the three Medal of Honor recipients awarded this highest honor?

3. Define "act of valor."

4. What 2 adjectives do you think best describes each of the three Medal of Honor recipients? Explain your answers.
a) Master Sgt. Roderick “Roddie” Edmonds
b) Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Richardson
c) Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis

5. Why do you think it is important for Americans to know the names and stories of Master Sgt. Roderick “Roddie” Edmonds, retired Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Richardson and Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis?