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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Battle of Shiloh

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Battle of Shiloh along with some information about Ohio troops who fought in the battle.
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Other

Georgia's Blue and Gray Trail: Battle of Shiloh

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed site relating the lead-up to the Battle of Shiloh followed by an in-depth discussion of the strategy of the battle and who was involved. Many hyperlinks to related topics.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Battle of Shiloh for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Battle of Shiloh Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Battle of Shiloh

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the first major battle in the western theater called the Battle of Shiloh during the Civil War.
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Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: The Guns of Shiloh

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of Joseph A. Altsheler's The Guns Of Shiloh has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "What I Saw of Shiloh" by Ambrose Bierce

For Students 9th - 10th
Ambrose Pierce fought in some bloody battles during the Civil War. He reminisces about one such battle in "What I Saw of Shiloh" in this short story.
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War Times Journal

War Times Journal: Memoirs: William T. Sherman

For Students 9th - 10th
Several chapters taken from General Sherman's memoirs covering the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862. He provides a leadership view of the actions of General Ulysses S. Grant before, during and after the battle.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Early Mobilization and War

For Students 11th - 12th
Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of the Confederacy and the Union and the strategic importance of the Battle of Bull Run and the Battle of Shiloh.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Shiloh

For Students 9th - 10th
Article contains interesting facts and information about the Battle of Chancellorsville, one of the major battles that were fought during the Civil War on April 6-7, 1862.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Battle of Shiloh, April 1862

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the area around Shiloh and Pittsburg Landing in Tennessee, showing the sites of the Battle of Shiloh, also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing. The battle took place on April 6-7, 1862. The map shows the Tennessee River,...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Mississippi: Shiloh Natl Military Park

For Students 9th - 10th
An image of the Shiloh National Military Park.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Think, Write, Read: Expository Writing

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
While this instructional activity's main focus will be centered on expository writing, it will also integrate reading, computer, and organizational skills. After reading the novel, Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, students will write...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Tennessee: Shiloh Indian Mounds Site

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the largest remaining fortified Mississippian ceremonial mound complex in the Tennessee Valley, including 6 Mississippian temple mounds, one Woodland burial mound, a village site, and a palisade foundation.
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University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Tennessee Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
A listing of online historical and current maps for the State of Tennessee. Part of the Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Get the Reel Scoop: Comparing Books to Movies

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Students compare a book to its film adaptation, and then perform readers theater of a scene from the book that they feel was not well represented in the movie version.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Authors: Joseph A. Altsheler

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the author Joseph A. Altsheler including the full text of 17 novels focusing on the Civil War.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Don C. Buell

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this biography of Union general, Don Carlos Buell. Find out about his command, and the reasons he was relieved of that command.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: Lewis "Lew" Wallace

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Overview of General Lew Wallace's role in the Civil War.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: A Prehistoric Connection

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This lesson plan is an adaptation of Activity 92 from Project Learning Tree. Students will research the four prehistoric time periods and compare and contrast them with their lives. By doing this, they will recognize the difference...
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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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Curated OER

Interior of Mt. Shiloh Baptist Church

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers this detailed essay on the renewal of religious beliefs in 18th century America. It discusses deism, a tenet of Enlightment, and the Great Awakening.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: The Wester Theater: The Opening Moves

For Students 9th - 10th
From "Epic Battles of the Civil War, 1861-1865" comes this overview of the Main Western Theater in 1861 and 1862. Read about the struggle for Kentucky and the success of the Union at Ft. Henry and Ft. Donelson. Hyperlinks to battle...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Novels for Growing Readers

For Students 3rd - 8th
Come and check out this informative resource featuring novels for growing readers. This site lists several appropriate books for students ranging from grades three through six.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Albert Sidney Johnston

For Students 9th - 10th
(1803-1862) A Confederate general in the American Civil War who was killed during the Battle of Shiloh.

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