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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Separate is Not Equal: Brown vs. Board of Education

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Brown vs. Board of Education was a landmark case, but what other cases were influenced by its decision? By researching 1 of 14 civil rights legislative events, scholars follow this court case through recent events. Keeping in mind 6...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Hartford Convention

For Students 6th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions pertaining to The Hartford Convention. A short answer question is included as well.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Unsung Military Heroes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this lesson, students are introduced to the contributions made by African-American soldiers that have been excluded from traditional textbooks. To gain an appreciation for these unsung heroes, students engage in research to ultimately...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The U.S. Presidents

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students identify the Presidents of the U.S. by their physical characteristics and their impact on America. In this Presidents lesson plan, students read about each President, look at their pictures, and identify each of them based on...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Twelve Facts About e

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
For this e worksheet, learners are presented with several facts about e and Euler.  Students are also given a technique to help them remember the numerical approximation for e.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Cause/Effect

For Students 5th - 7th
In this cause and effect learning exercise, students read the passages and questions and use the reading strategy of cause and effect to answer the 10 online questions.
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Interactive
Curated OER

ESL: States and Their Nicknames

For Students 5th - 7th
In this ESL state nicknames activity, students read an article about states and their nicknames, then complete 6 related questions. A link to audio and additional resources is given.
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Primary
University of Chicago

History of New Orleans: The Battle of New Orleans

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a chapter from the John Kendall book the "History of New Orleans" that looks at the Battle of New Orleans, one of the last combats between the British and Americans during the War of 1812. It is advanced in content and style,...
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Website
Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Capture and Battle of New Orleans: Civil War for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on the Capture and Battle of New Orleans in which students will find information on battle strategy and importance as well as fun facts and photos. Includes video [3:00] about Abraham Lincoln.
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Activity
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Amdrew Jackson: The Battle of New Orleans

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a short narrative of Jackson's surprising victory against the British in the Battle of New Orleans on January 8, 1815.
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Website
Other

The War of 1812: The Battle of New Orleans

For Students 1st - 9th
Highlights from the Battle of New Orleans and subsequent Treaty of Ghent through text and short video. [1:01]
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 8 Social Studies: Battle of New Orleans

For Teachers 8th - 9th
This sample task contains a set of primary and authentic sources about the significance of the Battle of New Orleans.
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Primary
Other

Exchange Club: Jackson's Letter Describing the Battle of New Orleans

For Students 9th - 10th
A letter from General Andrew Jackson concerning the condition and position of his troops and of the enemy nearing the end of the Battle of New Orleans.
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Graphic
University of Georgia

University of Georgia: British Attack on New Orleans (1815)

For Students 9th - 10th
The original 1815 battle plan of the British forces used in their attack on the American forces at New Orleans is visible on this map.
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Primary
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the War of 1812, from U.S Army historians. This comprehensive site details the full scope of the war, examining its origins, the opposing sides, early campaigns, strategic intent, the course of the war during its second and...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the area around the Mississippi Delta and western Florida showing the battle site near New Orleans during the War of 1812. Although no territory was gained after the war, conditions were set in place for the cession of Florida...
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Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: Cwsac: Civil War Battle Summaries: Lower Seaboard Theater and Gulf

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will find a listing of all the engagements in the Lower Seaboard Theater and Gulf Approach campaigns in the Civil War. Hyperlinks take you to descriptions of the individual engagements.
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: The United States Goes Back to War

For Students 11th - 12th
By reading this section of a chapter on "The New Republic", students will be able to describe the causes and consequences of the War of 1812, identify the important events of the War of 1812, and explain their significance.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: The War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
The War of 1812 showed American military weakness in many ways, but the British lost anyway. Read about some of the major battles, the treaty that ended the war, and the battle that was fought after the treaty was already signed.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Claiming Victory From Defeat

For Students 5th - 8th
A list of the reasons for the War of 1812 is followed by an overview of the important battles of the war and the terms of the treaty that ended it.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: The War of 1812

For Teachers 6th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart describes the War of 1812 from the first battle of the U.S.S. Constitution to the Battle of New Orleans. It includes paintings of the major battles and important participants, as well as...
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Website
Utah Education Network

Uen: Themepark: Liberty: War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around the War of 1812. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
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Lesson Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 8 Social Studies Units

For Teachers 8th
A grade 8 scope and sequence document with six complete units.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Madison: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the events leading up to the War of 1812, of select events from the course of the war, and of the war's aftermath.