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Deciphering the Declaration of Independence
Students explore the textual meaning of the Declaration of Independence. In this Declaration of Independence lesson, students read and paraphrase the text of the document into modern-day language. Students also consider the meaning of...
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Emancipation Proclamation
Students examine the Emancipation Proclamation. In this Emancipation Proclamation lesson, students examine the document and respond to 6 questions regarding it.
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Civil War Bookmarks
For this Civil War worksheet, students cut out bookmarks they can use that have the American and Confederate flags on them and say The Civil War. Students cut out 5 bookmarks.
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Preservation of Civil War Battlefields
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...
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Robert Smalls: Warrior and Peacemaker
Students research the events that led to the Civil War and the Reconstruction. In this Civil War history lesson, students study images of Robert Smalls and research his role in the Civil War. Students review the South Carolina...
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What About Us? Women in the Civil War
Students research the role of women in the Civil War. In this Civil War unit, students research the role women played during the war. This unit includes eight different activities including vocabulary, writing prompts and a literature...
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Defenders of Justice
Students research abolitionists, civil rights advocates, and their allies to learn about racism and justice. In this racism and justice lesson, students define justice and sing a song about activism. Students review the biographies...
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Bridges for All: Better Way
Learners explore organizations founded for the common good. For this character education lesson, students read about organizations that developed for the common good during the Civil War and Reconstruction. In small groups, learners...
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Heroes of the Civil War Era
Students complete a unit of lessons about the heroes of the Civil War Era. In this Civil War lesson, students complete a 13 lesson unit about the Civil War and its heroes.
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The Red Badge of Courage: A New Kind of Realism
Students research the Civil War and make connections between the war and the interpretation of the war in the novel The Red Badge of Courage to help them understand realism. In this Civil War recounting lesson plan, students complete...
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The Antebellum South (2)
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Antebellum South. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Civil War (1)
For this online interactive American history worksheet, learners answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Civil War. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Civil War (2)
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Civil War. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Memorials and Meaning
Learners explore the Civil War. In this Civil War lesson, students collaborate to research the war. They examine Matthew Brady photographs that inspire them to create a memorial to honor those who served in the Civil War.
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Gettysburg: The Civil War's Costliest Battle
Students research the Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg. In this Gettysburg lesson, students analyze journals and letters written by the Gettysburg soldiers. Students define Civil War soldier vocabulary words. Students compare and...
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American Civil War Summary
In this Civil War worksheet, students research key facts about the American Civil War and fill out an information chart about the cause, turning point, heroes, strategy, costs, deaths and end results.
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Bridges for All
Learners describe how the brave word of one female Quaker served as a lifeline for fugitives before the Civil War. In this research lesson, students research several examples of the philanthropic work of individuals and organizations...
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Ten Questions on the Civil War
In this Civil War worksheet, learners answer 10 short essay questions about the War Between the States. Students will need to do Internet or library book research.
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Rallying to the Cause
Students study the role of volunteering during the Civil War, the Reconstruction, and today. In this volunteerism activity, students work with a partner to read biographies of volunteers while looking for their Core Democratic Values....
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Civil War Naval Strategy
Students apply critical thinking skills to war strategy. In this Civil War map lesson, students use their knowledge of latitude and longitude as well as scale to respond to questions regarding Civil War battle strategies.
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Civil War Photos Tell a Story
Students explore the work of a Civil War photographer. In this Civil War lesson, students access the photographs by Matthew Brady through the web link and examine the photographs he took in order to better understand the Civil War.
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Civil War and Reconstruction Spelling Activity
In this spelling strategies worksheet, students examine the 10 words on the list pertaining to the Civil War and Reconstruction. Students write the words 2 times, cover the words, spell them, and check their work.
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Why Did Parliament Win the Civil War
In this English history worksheet, students read about the English Civil War of 1644. Students learn the terms royalists, cavaliers, and roundheads. Students answer 10 questions about the passages.
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Lincoln and Photography: A Closer Look
Students compare and contrast the Lincoln portraits using a Venn diagram and included analysis tool. In this presidential photography lesson, students write a journal entry and a letter as if they were Abraham Lincoln. Lastly students...