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Civil War Battles Word Search

For Students 5th - 7th
In this Civil War battle worksheet, students search for and locate names of Civil War conflicts. To assist in identifying names, a list of 25 battles is provided. An answer key is provided.
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Compare and Contrast

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Even though two passages discuss the same topic, they contain different facts and details. Scholars analyze two reading passages about the Gettysburg Address and list the ways they are the same and different.
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Gettysburg: The Civil War's Costliest Battle

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners research the Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg. In this Gettysburg instructional activity, students analyze journals and letters written by the Gettysburg soldiers. Learners define Civil War soldier vocabulary words....
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Choices and Commitments: The Soldiers at Gettysburg

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers describe the Gettysburg Campaign and the major actions of the armies during each day of the battle. They analyze the motives, actions, and experiences of several participants in the battle and evaluate the Gettysburg Address.
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Reporters at Gettysburg A WebQuest

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers create newsletters about the Battle of Gettysburg. In this Civil War lesson, students create a webquest based on the battle. High schoolers use the information and sources to create a Gettysburg newsletter.
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The South Wins Gettysburg!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore American Civil War, hypothesize that the Union Army was defeated at Gettysburg by Lee's army, and write an essay describing how different North America would be today if the South had won the Civil War.
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Reporting on a Battle

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners report on battles of the Civil War. In this American Civil War lesson, students conduct research that allows them to report on selected battles of the war. Student's newspapers should include eyewitness statements, photographs,...
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The American Civil War: A Nation Divided (1861-1865)

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Intended for use with atlases, this presentation details the causes and effects of the Civil War. It includes historical pictures of battles and discussion points about the technology which emerged during (and for) the war. The final...
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The Brief American Pageant: The Furnace of the Civil War

For Teachers 8th - 11th
The eyes of an American History teacher (or Civil War buff) will open wide with this series of maps, which detail the campaigns and battles of the Civil War. Meant to supplement chapter 21 of The American Pageant, this presentation would...
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1863: Shifting Tides

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The victory at Gettysburg is forever immortalized in the famous speech given by Present Abraham Lincoln. Designed for secondary pupils, an interesting lesson plan explains how 1863 was a pivotal year for the Union. Academics explore the...
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The Battle of Gettysburg

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders participate in a basketball game that involves taking on the roles of Union and Confederate armies. In two teams, each wearing either gray or blue fabric strips, they attempt to capture their opponents and free their own...
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Military Battle Lesson Plans Can Capture Everyone's Attention

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Recreating key military battles can help children learn about the history of warfare in an engaging way.
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The Civil War--The Battle of Corydon

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the Battle of Corydon. In this American Civil War activity, 8th graders discover details about the Battle of Corydon and the leaders of the battle. Students also identify how the Corydon commemorates the battle...
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Primary Source Worksheet: Excerpt from the Diary of Union Soldier Samuel Cormany

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Young historians read and analyze a soldier's direct account of his participation in the battle of Gettysburg, as well as consider the overall strategy and tactics taken by the Union and Confederate troops.
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Three Days at Gettysburg

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discuss why the Battle of Gettysburg was important to the Civil War. In groups, they identify the major events of each day of the battle. They analyze how the battle changed the direction of the war and discuss the outcome.
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The Civil War (1861-1865) Through Maps, Charts, Graphs, & Pictures

For Teachers 8th - 11th
True to its titles, this engaging and appealing presentation brings the 1860's into close focus with a number of images and statistics that would delight any Civil War buff. A few graphs allow for pupil input, such as listing the...
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Civil War Overview: Elementary Lesson Plan

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
How do you teach the Civil War and all its intricacies within the time limits of an average school day? Using a three-part plan, teachers easily integrate coverage of key Civil War battles into the unit. The lesson plan includes...
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Preservation of Civil War Battlefields

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the importance of battlefield preservation.  In this US History lesson, 8th graders participate in a virtual tour of battle sites.  Students create a map of Gettysburg to see the topography of the battle site.
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Body / Kinesthetic & Visual / Spatial

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders produce a multimedia project using HyperStudio. This project is similiar to an "information kiosk", with engaging media to "tell a story" about the Battle of Gettysburg. They have knowledge about the Civil War events that...
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Joshua Chamberlain Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
While Joshua Chamberlain's name is not as iconic as Abraham Lincoln or Robert E. Lee, he still played a pivotal role in the military engagements of the Civil War. Using two secondary sources—including one that draws heavily from his...
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Civil War: A Terrible Swift Sword

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the Civil War. In this American History lesson, students use guiding questions and primary resources to better comprehend the events of the Civil War. This lesson actually includes 3 complete lessons that cover, North v....
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Epic Battle Rages On

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, learners analyze political cartoons about the election of 2008 and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Gambling Sparks Battle at Civil War Site

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners examine different battles of the Civil War. They discuss the proposal to put in slot machines for revenue at the battleground. They examine many key turning points of the war through an interactive program.
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The Civil War Experience

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the Civil War. For this Civil War lesson, 8th graders read and analyze primary sources. Students complete handouts in relation to the primary sources.  

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