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Curated OER

Etc: Northern Region of the War of 1812, 1812 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of maps showing the northern campaigns, forts, and battle sites during the War of 1812, including details of the campaigns of the Army of the Centre (Lundy's Lane, Beavers Dam, and Burlington Heights), campaigns of the Army of...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Southern Region of the War of 1812, 1812 1815

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of maps showing the principal campaigns, forts, and battle sites during the War of 1812, including details of the campaigns of the Army of the West (Fort Stephenson, Fort Meigs, Perry's victory on Lake Erie, and the Battle of...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The War of 1812, 1812 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of maps showing the principal regions, campaigns, forts, and battle sites of the War of 1812, including: the northern seat of war in southern Canada, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the Michigan Territory; the vicinity of...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Niagara River During the War of 1812, 1812 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Niagara River between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario during the War of 1812 (1812-1815), showing the forts Erie, George, and Niagara, and the towns and battle sites of Lewiston, Queenstown, Lundy's Lane, Chippewa, and Buffalo.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: War of 1812, 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of maps showing the principal campaigns, forts, and battle sites of the War of 1812, including: a map of the northern seat of war in the Great Lakes region of Canada, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the Michigan Territory; a...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Niagara River During the War of 1812, 1812 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Niagara River detailing the battle sites, forts, and towns during the War of 1812, including Newark on Lake Ontario, Fort Niagara, Fort George, Youngstown, Lewiston, Queenstown, Lundy's Lane, Manchester, Fort Schlosser,...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Niagara Falls During the War of 1812, 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Niagara River between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario showing the site of the Battle of Lundy's Lane during the War of 1812.
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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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Website
Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The Museum and Its Community

For Students 9th - 10th
A gallery of photos of Battlecreek House Museum. The battle fought at Stoney Creek was a turning point in the War of 1812. Stories are told of the local people who fought the Americans.
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: Tecumseh

For Students 3rd - 8th
Shawnee Indian political leader and war chief Tecumseh (1768-1813) came of age amid the border warfare that ravaged the Ohio Valley in the late 18th century. He took part in a series of raids of Kentucky and Tennessee frontier...
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Handout
Soylent Communications

William Henry Harrison

For Students 9th - 10th
The ninth President of the United States was a General during the War of 1812. He lead forces at the Battle of Tippecanoe, and in 1813 reversed the losses of General William Hull. As Governor of Indiana Territory he acquired a large...
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PPT
Tom Richey

Tom richey.net: The Trials of the Jeffersonians [Ppt]

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents key ideas for examining the impact of westward expansion on concepts of nationalism and democracy. Covers the Louisiana Purchase, conflict with native peoples, the War of 1812, and other events.
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Handout
Other

War of 1812: Capture of Detroit 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief account of the taking of Fort Detroit by General Isaac Brock and Tecumseh when American General William Hull inaccurately assessed his situation.
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Activity
Other

War of 1812 1814: Laura Secord

For Students 9th - 10th
This page recognizes the efforts of Laura Ingersoll Secord, a Canadian heroine, who walked 20 miles to warn the British that the Americans were coming. The ensuing victory helped prevent American control of Canada
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Curated OER

Battle of Lacolle Mills, 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A seller of military antiques provides information on the historic battles of the War of 1812, including the American invasion of Canada and subsequent conflict at Lacolle Mills, Lower Canada. Included are illustrations of soldiers'...
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Unit Plan
Other

Uss Constitution Museum: All Hands on Deck!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This thematic unit uses USS Constitution (nicknamed 'Old Ironsides') as a vehicle to explore a wide range of disciplines including language arts, reading, math, science, art, and social studies. Skills covered in the unit include...
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Handout
Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Battle of the Thames

For Students 3rd - 8th
This brief account of the Battle of the Thames includes links to significant names and events.
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Activity
Ancestry

General John Parker Boyd: Battle of Chrysler's Farm

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down this page to find the section on General Boyd's role in the Battle of Chrysler's Farm.
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Activity
Other

Napoleonic Guide: The Battle of Bladensburg

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very brief account of the British victory at the Battle of Bladensburg.
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Handout
Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Battle of Lake Erie

For Students 3rd - 8th
This brief discussion of the Battle of Lake Erie contains many links to significant names and events.
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Website
Other

The Perfect Captain: The Battle of Chippawa, 5 July 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
While this page is really background for a role-playing game, it provides solid historical information about the Battle of Chippewa and its combatants.
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Primary
War Times Journal

War Times Journal: Recollections of Marshal Macdonald

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of writings written by a French military leader who served under Napoleon during the Napoleonic Wars. He gives an honest evaluation of what happened in Napoleon's famous invasion of Russia in 1812.
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Interactive
Curated OER

National Park Service: Fort Mc Henry: Hold the Fort!

For Students 9th - 10th
You're in charge of defending Fort McHenry against the British onslaught during the Battle of Baltimore in this game. You must deploy soldiers and resources to survive. You can also perform in the Music Corp and act as a Gun Captain...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Battle of Lacolle Mills, 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A seller of military antiques provides information on the historic battles of the War of 1812, including the American invasion of Canada and subsequent conflict at Lacolle Mills, Lower Canada. Included are illustrations of soldiers'...