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Military Intelligence
Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place of many individuals who shaped the United States’ modern intelligence programs — both military and civilian. The STEM-oriented lesson plans in this module introduce students to the techniques used in intelligence gathering, while the walking tour highlights those buried at ANC who made significant contributions to the history of U.S. intelligence.

Lesson Plan: Spying with Math

By studying the basics of cryptology (the science of breaking codes), students will use a few of the necessary STEM skills required to complete this type of work, including graphing skills, pattern recognition, and classification techniques.

Lesson Plan: Code Talkers

American Indians served in important military intelligence roles during World War I and World War II, using their native languages to transmit secret military messages on the battlefield. Their efforts proved crucial to U.S. military success.
In this lesson, students learn about the Code Talkers and the significance of this celebrated group of American Indian soldiers in historical and cultural context.
  • One class period (30 minutes)

Walking Tour: Military Intelligence

Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place of many individuals who shaped the United States’ modern intelligence programs — both military and civilian. This walking tour features the stories of major figures in the history of U.S. intelligence.
  • Distance: 3.5 miles
  • Exertion Level:High
  • Starting point: Section 30 (.2 miles from Welcome Center)