Curated OER
History Biographies
Students explore the life and the contributions of five people from U.S. history in the five lessons of this unit. james Madison, Dolly Madison, Sequoyah, Harriet Tubman, and Clara Barton are presented to students for exploration and...
Curated OER
Clara Barton
Students explore the social change during the nineteenth sand early twentieth centuries. The founding of the American Red Cross by Clara Barton and the role it played in organizing help for those in need is examined in this lesson.
Curated OER
Kansas Vocabulary
In this vocabulary activity worksheet, learners read the 10 statements about Kansas. Students find vocabulary words about Kansas to complete the 10 statements.
Curated OER
Flag Day Alphabet Activity
In this Flag Day worksheet, students read 9 words pertaining to the history of the American flag. Students put the words in alphabetical order. Some words begin with the same letter.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Clara Barton
Clara Barton was an educator, humanitarian, and founder of the American Red Cross.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Women in the Civil War
This primary source set uses documents, illustrations, and portraits to explore the different roles women took in the Civil War and how it affected different groups of women differently. Includes a teacher's guide.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Clara Barton (Spanish)
Find out about the "Angel of the Battlefield" as you learn about the life of this remarkable woman. Clara Barton served others throughout her life and founded the American Red Cross. (In Spanish)
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Civil War Nurses
This site tells the story of the women nurses during the Civil War, including Dorothea Dix and Clara Barton. From "Civil War Nurse" edited by John R. Brumgardt.
Other
About Famous People: Clara Barton: Her Life, and the American Red Cross
The life and times of Clara Barton, Civil War nurse and founder of the American Red Cross.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: Clara Barton
Biographical profile of Clara Barton.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Clara Barton
Use this site to learn about the "Angel of the Battlefield," Clara Barton, who "helped find over 22,000 missing men" after the Civil War ended and founded the American Red Cross Association with some of her friends. Written by a student.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Clara Barton
Examine the historical contributions of Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross and Pennsylvania native. One paragraph discusses her role in the Civil War.
Other
Clara Barton: Women in History
This resource provides a biographical sketch of Clara Barton (1821-1912) includes facts and links to web sites for further research.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography: Clara Barton for Kids
Kids learn about the biography of Clara Barton who was a Civil War nurse who founded the American Red Cross.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Northern Homefront
The military-industrial complex thrived in the North during the Civil War, but read about how inflation affected the ordinary worker. See how the role of women expanded to fill in for men who were away fighting. Women also had an impact...
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Pennsylvanians and the Environment
Discover the relationship between Pennsylvanians and the environment through this detailed, historical account which contains links to audio, video, pictorial images of the era.