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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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- 8th
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Students examine how Andrew Jackson's decisions during The Battle of New Orleans led to victory. They study the importance of The Battle of New Orleans in the Treaty of Ghent and discuss the results of the War of 1812. Finally, they complete a quiz on the material. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 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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- 9th - 12th
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Students read and discuss article with emphasis on Oneida participation in the War of 1812 and the federal government's treatment of the Oneidas during and after the war. Students discuss why the Oneida fought on the America side in the war. Students write a one page paper on how they would have felt had they been one of the volunteers who participated in the War of 1812. 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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