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Curated OER

Civil War Worksheet # 70

For Students 5th - 8th
In this Civil War worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the Civil War. 2 short answer questions are posed to students as well.
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Curated OER

Brother Against Brother

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders read Across Five Aprils and correlate it to a unit on the Civil War. They culminate the unit by writing a a piece of historical fiction in the first person entitled "Brother Against Brother."
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Battle of Antietam: Facts & Summary

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of resources for learning about the Battle of Antietam.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: The Battle of Antietam

For Students 9th - 10th
Watch this animated Civil War simulation depicting the The Battle of Antietam of 1862.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Antietam: Facts, Stats and Casualties

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discussing the Battle of Antietam provides students of all ages important facts about battle strategy and statistics on war casualties.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Battle of Antietam

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Battle of Antietam along with accounts of the battle written by those who fought. Information is from several sources.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Cwsac: Civil War Battle Summaries: Battle of Antietam

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the National Park Service, gives a brief overview of the events at the Civil War Battle of Antietam.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Battle of Antietam

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia article on the bloodiest battle in American history gives background information on the battle, the battle itself, and the aftermath.
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Other

Antietam on the Web

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource from Antietam on the Web of the Battle of Antietam, including historical documents, battle maps and much more.
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Amethyst Galleries

Antietam: A Photographic Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
A photographic tour of the Battle of Antietam. Presents the battle through images of the sites where parts of the battle occurred and provides information about the battle sites. Included are many maps and commentary. A site for the...
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A&E Television

History.com: How Photos From the Battle of Antietam Revealed the American Civil War's Horrors

For Students 9th - 10th
In October 1862, a shocking and unique photo exhibition opened at Mathew B. Brady's Broadway gallery in New York City. A small placard at the door advertised "The Dead of Antietam," and, as The New York Times reported on October 20,...
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Antietam, Maryland (1862)

For Students 9th - 10th
Colorful map of Civil War Battle at Antietam in 1862 depicts the course of battle and strategy of both Union and Confederate troops. Map accompanied by informational text.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Battle of Antietam for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Battle of Antietam Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: The Battle of Antietam

For Students 3rd - 8th
What was the bloodiest battle in all American history? The Battle of Antietam , during the Civil War, wins this dubious honor. The Library of Congress has more information about this famous battle along with some actual photographs.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Battle of Antietam

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this site, students study the Battle of Antietam during the Civil War. Investiage the first major battle to take place on Union soil.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Bloody Antietam

For Students 5th - 8th
Read an account of the battle of Antietam and the tactical mistakes of the tentative General George McClellan. The bloodiest battle of the Civil War brought about many changes.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Antietam National Battlefield

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Park Service offers a wealth of information on Antietam, the battle, casualties, flags, and weapons. A very worthwhile site.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Antietam National Battlefield

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site for Antietam National Battlefield provides historic information as well as stunning photo galleries of its magnificent nature.
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Ohio State University

E History at Osu: Maps & Images: Antietam

For Students 9th - 10th
Images of the Battle of Antietam. Shows the landscape of the battlefield as well as images during and the aftermath of the battle.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Battle of Antietam, 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the vicinity of Sharpsburg, Maryland, site of the Battle of Antietam during the American Civil War (September 17, 1862). The map shows Union and Confederate troop positions over the course of the battle, Antietam Creek, and...
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US National Archives

Nara: Charters of Freedom: The Civil War: Union Sealed in Blood

For Students 9th - 10th
Website on U.S. History uses primary document material to explain the importance of the Battle of Antietam and the high stakes of the Civil War.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Conflicting Newspaper Accounts (Civil War Lesson Plan) [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Multilayered lesson that begins with analysis of a series of photographs of the battle of Antietam and ends with writing an account of the battle in the style of a nineteenth-century war correspondent from opposing perspectives of North...
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A&E Television

History.com: 7 Critical Civil War Battles

For Students 9th - 10th
These battles were among the most pivotal in America's bloodiest conflict: First Bull Run, Fort Donelson, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and Atlanta.
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: American Civil War Battles

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of digital resources gathered from public libraries, archives, and museums about American Civil War battles. Explore Civil War military conflicts on land and sea, from Fort Sumter to Appomattox. Use maps and documents to...

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