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- 7th - 9th
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Students integrate history with art in a study of the War of 1812 and gain an appreciation for the importance of news papers in American history. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students, in small groups, review the key aspects, people and results of the War of 1812. They analyze the results of war hypothesizing who benefited the most and discuss at least two people who had a significant role within the war. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students use a variety of resource documents to research Canada's role in the war of 1812. They consider varying viewpoints, compare a selection of primary documents and present their findings to the class. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students research the causes, social and historical contexts and outcomes of the War of 1812. They read books, participate in class discussions and make model cannons. They also research the origins of the "Star Spangled Banner". Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students act as investigative reporters and research battles or events of the War of 1812. They write an original article, which may include a map, drawing, or illustration. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students locate the major land forms and bodies of water on a map of Louisiana. In groups, they discuss the role of the Mississippi River in the Battle of New Orleans and how land and water affect the outcome of battles. To end the lesson, they write a paragraph about the causes and effects of the War of 1812. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students research a specific perspective of the War of 1812. They create costumes for the era. Students present their research and costumes from the War of 1812. Each pair of students are to answer questions about the War of 1812 in their specific perspective. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students examine the events that lead to the British attack on Baltimore in 1814 and the role of geography in the events of the battle. After a brief discussion on the history of trade routes before 1814 and the War of 1812, they read "By the Dawn's Early Light". Students create a time line of significant events that occurred in the book. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students discuss the history behind the Star Spangled Banner and how it became the U. S. National Anthem. Individually, students read and answer questions about the War of 1812. They create a graphic organizer to compare and contrast the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Full Review »
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- 6th - 10th
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Student explore the events surrounding the War of 1812. Using their textbooks, students research and identify supporting causes for the War of 1812. In groups, they develop and present a newscast reporting events surrounding the war. They draw answer questions and illustrate their responses. Full Review »