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A Look at Virginians During Reconstruction

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students study U.S. History. In this Virginia focused lesson, students study how the period of Reconstruction after the Civil War affected various people in that area. They will listen to lectures and work independently to find gather...
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Looking for Lincoln During the Civil War

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the presidency of Lincoln.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders watch various videos on Lincoln and the Civil War.  Students read and answer questions. 
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John Wanamaker and his "New Kind of Store"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers study John Wanamaker's department store and its attractions to 19th century consumers.  In this Civil War instructional activity pupils compare the different styles of shopping pre department stores and evaluate images...
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Black Slave Owners in Charleston

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the causes and effects of the Civil War.  In this U.S. History lesson, students research the Civil War and the events that happened around it, then share their findings in a paper.
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Slavery in America at the Time of the Civil War

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders create simple html pages as a vehicle for presenting the Inspiration web.  In this American History lesson plan, 8th graders research slavery in the United States. 
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Looking at Photographs

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders evaluate photographs as historical documents.  In this social studies lesson, 6th graders analyze photographs as propaganda. 
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The Battleground: Separate and Unequal Education

For Teachers 5th - Higher Ed
Students investigate the history of unequal education in the United States and the impact on African American history. For this unequal history lesson, students discuss the purpose of education and describe an ideal school. Students...
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Abraham Lincoln

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students discuss key events of Abraham Lincoln's life. In this Civil War lesson, students discuss the major events of Abraham Lincoln's life and role during this time through a song.
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Who is Robert M. Glass? - Black History Month

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students research the role of African Americans during the each of the United States' wars. In this African American history lesson, students research information and statistics about the role of African Americans in the following wars:...
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Cubing Strategy

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders interview each other in the role of civil war personalities. In this Civil War lesson, 5th graders create a script and video of an interview with classmates who are portraying characters from the Civil War. Students are...
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Diverse Voices - African American Ventures

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research African American history and the Underground Railroad. In this African American history lesson, students discuss the Drinking Gourd. Students read 'If You Traveled the Underground Railroad' and discuss. Students work in...
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Memorial Day Fun

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students research Memorial Day and complete activities about the day. In this Memorial Day lesson, students discuss the definition of the word 'memorial' to understand its meaning. Students create flags for the day and listen to a...
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Diverse Voices-African American Ventures

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research African-American participation in the Civil War. In this Civil War lesson, students read the article "Fighting Rebels with Only One Hand" and write a persuasive paragraph on whether the participation of the...
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Civil War Word Search

For Students 5th - 6th
In this word search learning exercise, students read the words related to the Civil War. Students locate the 11 words within the word search puzzle.
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Abraham Lincoln Greets Union Soldiers

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this Abraham Lincoln worksheet, students identify the picture of Abraham Lincoln greeting the Union soldiers. Students color the picture.
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Civil War Worksheet # 70

For Students 5th - 8th
In this Civil War worksheet, learners utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the Civil War. 2 short answer questions are posed to students as well.
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U. S. History Worksheet, #69

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history instructional activity, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the Civil War. A short answer question is posed to students as well.
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U. S. History Worksheet, #71

For Students 5th - 8th
For this Civil War worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions pertaining to the Civil War. A short answer question is posed to students as well.
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Civil War Word Search Puzzle

For Students 6th - 8th
For this civil war worksheet, middle schoolers define, study and discuss three key terms associated with the civil war. Students circle those three words in a word search puzzle.
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Civil War and Reconstruction Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this social studies worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the concept of the Civil War and Reconstruction periods of history.
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The Civil War

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders engage in a instructional activity that is concerned with the Civil War and they conduct research using a variety of resources. The research is used to create the context for class discussion and a possible project as an...
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Reconstruction on Life in Virginia

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the life style of Virginians during the Reconstruction Period after the Civil War. They examine how the infrastructure, the economy, and the agricultural status of Virginia and the other Confederate states changed...
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Charging into Battle with Hood's Texas Brigade

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study the American Civil War and the contributions of Texans to the war effort. They read first-hand accounts of Joseph Polley, member of Hood's Texas Brigade and discuss his account of his first charge and what emotions...
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Runaway Slaves, An American Experience

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore, analyze and study how one's personal experiences impact one's perspective and actions. They interpret ideas and events of slavery from the different perspectives of an abolitionist, slave owner, United States...