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Unit Plan
Core Knowledge Foundation

The Civil War

For Teachers 5th Standards
A unit covers many aspects of the Civil War. Over six weeks, fifth graders delve deep into the history of slavery, the Civil War—before, during, and after—Abraham Lincoln, women's contributions, the Emancipation Proclamation, and...
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Core Knowledge Foundation

The Civil War

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
A student reader shares information about the history of slavery, the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln, women's contributions to the war, the Emancipation Proclamation, and reconstruction.
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Lesson Plan
American Battlefield Trust

1861: The Country Goes to War

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
What was it like to know the Civil War was coming? Using a graphic timeline activity and excerpts of speeches from Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, learners consider the early days of the conflict. The resource includes prompts for...
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Smithsonian Institution

Civil War

For Students 5th - 12th Standards
Did you know that more than three million people fought in the Civil War? Through artifacts, graphics, and passages class members learn about the stark divide between North and South that led to the war, as well as about the events that...
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Lesson Plan
Smithsonian Institution

Voices of Bull Run

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Soldier's lives are often a topic when studying the Civil War, but what about the lives of civilians? Scholars use the characters from the novel Bull Run to better understand the lives of those not directly on the Civil War battlefields....
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Civil War Battles Word Search

For Students 5th - 7th
In this Civil War battle instructional activity, 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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bull Run by Paul Fleischman, a Young Adult Novel

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students read and discuss Bull Run by Paul Fleischman. In groups, they select a character and re-write or act out that character's story and share it with the rest of the class.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Soldier's Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils read and interpret letters about James Vanderhoef included in lesson. Students make connections and note interesting vocabulary used in the letters. Pupils generate a list of questions about the soldier's life and experiences and...