Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address," which is available online, is used in the language lesson presented here. Middle schoolers read through the text for comprehension. Then, they reread the first paragraph and identify all the words with...

Young scholars explore the language of the Civil War time period. In this Civil War instructional activity, students work in groups to research the meanings of Civil War slang.

Students examine American attitudes toward war as revealed in Civil War photographs and WWII homefront posters. They analyze and discuss photos, explore the National Archives website, and organize a statement of their findings.

In this online interactive Civil War worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions about endangered Civil War battlegrounds. Students may check their answers immediately.

Pupils study different photographers who started the concept of battlefield photography.  In this media lesson students explore how to "read" a photograph and relate the use of photography during the Civil War to current use...

Young scholars examine different battles of the Civil War. They discuss the proposal to put in slot machines for revenue at the battleground. They examine many key turning points of the war through an interactive program.

In this online interactive Civil War worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions about Robert E. Lee. Students may check their answers immediately.

This website provides an interactive/panoramic map of the battlefield at Gettysburg, complete with general descriptions of each site.

Full color map on the Battle of Gettysburg depicts Union and Confederate movement and strategy at Gettysburg, between June 3 and July 1, 1863.

Battlefield map of the Battle of Gettysburg depicts troop movement of the Union and Confederate Armies in the fight for Culps Hill on July 3, 1863.

Civil War battle map of Gettysburg depicts Union and Confederate troop movement at Devil's Den and Little Round Top, July 2, 1863.

Read in-depth accounts of the lives of the soldiers who died in the Battle of Gettysburg. Each story looks at the soldier's community and home life at the beginning of the war, his wartime experiences, and the impact his death had on...

This site provides a complete map of the battle fought at Gettysburg.

This lesson engages students in projects centered around the Gettysburg Address. Students will study primary sources and make group presentations to share their learning. Then students will assume the roles of "experts", hypothesize...

Home of the Gettysburg National Military Park, located in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The site explains the preservation of the battlefield, history of the park, and links to events and news of the park.

This site provides three small maps depicting the troop alignments on the battlefield of Gettysburg on July 1-3, 1863.

A great lesson plan that examines Abraham Lincoln's greatest speech, the Gettysburg Address. Help students understand the speech in context and why it is relevant today. The lesson plan objectives, video, power points, and a thorough...

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Article detailing the turning points of the Civil War, including the battles at Antietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, along with the Emancipation Proclamation and Sherman's March. Link to virtual tour of Gettysburg battlefield.

Although this site is advertising a complete CD-ROM package of Virtual Gettysburg, the accompanying free information is beneficial. There are free panoramas, pictures of monuments, and online exhibits of Confederate currency and "Lincoln...

A chronological description of the events of the Battle of Cold Harbor. There is a link to a descriptive tour and map of the battle field.

Article chronicling major battles and events of the Civil War in 1863. Fun Facts for students of all ages, video [3:00] about Abraham Lincoln and statistics on casualties by battlefield.

This website provides an interactive/panoramic map of the battlefield at Gettysburg, complete with general descriptions of each site.

A biographical profile of John Burford, a Union officer who fought at Gettysburg.