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Friends of Fort McHenry

British Attacks in the Chesapeake during the War of 1812

For Teachers 8th Standards
This is a fun mapping activity that will have your class knowing the ins and outs of the battles in the War of 1812. Your young cartographers will not only plot decisive attacks, but will analyze their purpose, goals, and impact on...
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Friends of Fort McHenry

Sensory “Star Spangled Banner”

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Music can help us to access memories and events in a meaningful way, and Francis Scott Key used specific words to convey what he had seen and felt when writing what would become America's national anthem. Help your class connect to...
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Curated OER

President Madison's 1812 War Message: Answers Lead to More Questions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate President Madison's case for declaring war against Great Britain. Students assume the roles of newspaper reporters and cite key points in Madison's argument for declaring war, and hypothesize about primary...
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Curated OER

President Madison's 1812 War Message: A Brief Overview

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate President Madison's War Message. Students read the message and discuss any information they may have misunderstood. Students hypothesize about what kinds of documents might help them find answers to their questions.
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National Park Service

Should America Have Gone to War in 1812?

For Teachers 8th Standards
Using an incredibly engaging activity and detailed lesson plan, your learners will serve as advisors to President Madison on whether to participate in what would become the War of 1812! Utilize a variety of effective instructional...
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Center for History Education

The Star-Spangled Banner: Fact or Fiction?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Is the Star-Spangled Banner an actual account of a gripping battle, or is it just a catchy tune? Young scholars compare eyewitness descriptions of the War of 1812 battle that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner." They also examine images...
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Curated OER

The War of 1812 (1809-1815)

For Students 9th - 12th
For this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the War of 1812. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Curated OER

MG War of 1812

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discuss the history behind the Star Spangled Banner and how it became the U. S. National Anthem. Individually, 8th graders read and answer questions about the War of 1812. They create a graphic organizer to compare and...
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Curated OER

The War of 1812

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the War of 1812. In this early American history lesson, 7th graders read a handout about the war, watch video clips, and complete written exercises that complement the reading and video clips. 
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Curated OER

Events Leading to the War of 1812

For Students 5th - 6th
In this US History worksheet, students read a selection of the War of 1812 and fill in the blanks for 10 sentences using a word bank.
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Curated OER

War of 1812 Begins

For Students 6th - 8th
In this United States history instructional activity, learners utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the beginning of the War of 1812. A short answer question is included as well.
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Curated OER

War of 1812 Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the War of 1812. A short answer question is included as well.
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Curated OER

The Star-Spangled Banner

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Get your kids moving as they learn about the history of the United States National Anthem. Scholars examine the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key, and the meaning behind The Star Spangled Banner as they listen to an 18-minute...
Interactive
Curated OER

The War of 1812 (1809-1815)

For Students 8th - 12th
For this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions about the War of 1812. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet. 
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Core Knowledge Foundation

Volume 1 - A History of the United States: Precolonial to the 1800s

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
Volume One of the 299-page Core Knowledge History of the United States covers events from the Precolonial Period to the 1800s.
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Core Knowledge Foundation

A History of the United States

For Teachers 7th - 8th Standards
This 262-page Core Knowledge teacher guide presents an overview of the two-volume History of the United States program designed for middle schoolers. The guide includes information about the learning strategies used, a pacing guide, the...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

James Madison: Raising an Army—Balancing the States and the Federal Government

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
To war! To war! Every nation in the history of the world has had to deal with warfare on some level. Scholars go through a series of activities and discussions surrounding the development of the Constitution to help them better...
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Curated OER

Burning Washington: Dolley Madison's Historical Letter

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students review and discuss War of 1812, analyze the taking of Washington and the personal feelings of Dolley Madison by reading and discussing her famous letter to her sister, and respond to Dolley Madison in a one or more page letter...
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National First Ladies' Library

Were There Two Wars for American Independence?

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students debate whether or not the War of 1812 can be counted as America's second war of independence. After researching the War of 1812, they complete a WebQuest designed to help them decide on the validity of the war as a quest for...
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Curated OER

War Heroes & Woes

For Students 6th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the War of 1812. A short answer question is included as well.
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Curated OER

President Madison's 1812 War Message: A Documentary Review

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars analyze primary documents to determine why President Madison believed it was important for the US to declare war with Great Britain. Students research documents on the Internet to determine President Madison's argument for...
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Curated OER

The War of 1812

For Students 5th - 6th
In this history instructional activity, students find the words that are intended to review the events of the War of 1812. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Curated OER

The Involvement of the Oneida in the War of 1812

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and discuss article with emphasis on Oneida participation in the War of 1812 and the federal government's treatment of the Oneidas during and after the war. Students discuss why the Oneida fought on the America side in the...
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Curated OER

The War of 1812

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students research the War of 1812 as it affected Canadian history. They research primary source documents that are listed at the include websites. They answer the associated research questions.

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