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Curated OER

The War of 1812

For Teachers 8th - 12th
A good addition to a unit on the War of 1812, this slideshow details causes, specific battles, political contexts, and several campaigns of the war. Maps and pictures with broad topics allow teachers to bring their own discussion topics...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

New Threats from Overseas

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the trade of goods overseas.  In this history instructional activity, 8th graders establish the principles behind overseas trading by listening to lecture from the teacher. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Beyond Louisiana

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the challenges that faced United States as a new nation.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders study the chronology of events leading up to the expedition of Lewis and Clark.  Students organize...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet Quiz #60 - Impressment and Embargo

For Students 8th - 9th
In this impressment and embargo historical term quiz, students define the meaning of several terms so that they may further their own historical knowledge on the aforementioned topic.
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Digital History

Digital History: Jeffersonians in Office [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great overview of both the Jefferson Administration and the Madison administration. Read about the Louisiana Purchase, trade problems, the War of 1812, and the downfall of the Federalists. A great resource. [pdf]
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Other

1000 Islands: Ogdensburg's Role in the War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed account of this battle, explaining the military considerations that led up to it on both the American and British sides.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Embargo of 1807

For Students 9th - 10th
Thomas Jefferson tried to retain American neutrality in relations with France and Great Britain, who were at war with each other. Read about the Embargo Act and its effect on the American economy. See how other acts enacted in the...
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Other

War of 1812: Causes and Events of the War of 1812: A Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
This page charts American political and military events and European military events to show how they are connected. Hyperlinks to additional articles on this site.
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Other

Ontario Curriculum Web Quest: War of 1812

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site is added for teachers looking to base their classroom lessons on something that another teacher has taught successfully in the past. It may spark some new ideas or help shape a lesson based on the Ontario Curriculum. The lesson...
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A&E Television

History.com: The War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
The History Channel presents their encyclopedic entry on the War of 1812. The channel's website has a search function that includes video and audio files on topics related to major historical events.