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Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: James Madison & the War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on James Madison's presidency including comprehensive material on the War of 1812.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Themepark: Liberty: War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around the War of 1812. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Institution: Star Spangled Banner and the War of 1812

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site discusses the history behind the Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key, written during the War of 1812. Visitors can view an image of the actual American flag which flew over Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore and...
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A&E Television

History.com: The War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
The History Channel presents their encyclopedic entry on the War of 1812. The channel's website has a search function that includes video and audio files on topics related to major historical events.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: The War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
This site combines history with humor for an appealing overview of the War of 1812. Intended for middle and high school learners, this site contains colorful maps, photographs, and videos.
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Other

The War of 1812: The Battle of Big Sandy Creek

For Students K - 1st
Text describes the Battle of Big Sandy Creek through primary and secondary source material. Part of a series on the War of 1812 battleground history sites of New York state. Text accompanied by brief, one minute video.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: The War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
The War of 1812 pitted US forces against those of Great Britain in a battle for control over the destiny of the North American continent.
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Other

The War of 1812: Battle of Oswego

For Students K - 1st
Part of a New York state series about historic War of 1812 battleground sites. One minute video and accompanying text on the historic significance of Oswego, New York as a point on supply route from New York City to Fort Ontario.
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Other

War of 1812: Famous Faces and Phrases

For Students 1st - 9th
A short essay and video on some of the phrases and people that became famous during the War of 1812, and in particular, the Battle of Lake Erie.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the scoop on the War of 1812. What led up to the conflict? Who was involved?
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Other

The War of 1812: The Battle of Plattsburgh

For Students K - 1st
As part of a series on the War of 1812 battleground sites in New York, this brief video and accompanying text feature the Battle of Plattsburgh and cite its significance as an American victory in the war.
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: The War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
With the sources in this set, together with prior knowledge, students can fill in the timeline of this crucial war and begin to answer the question, "Why do we care about the War of 1812?"
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Other

War of 1812: Sackets Harbor

For Students K - 1st
One minute video and brief text describe the importance of Sackets Harbor to the War of 1812 and its designation as a National Historic Site under the National Park System.
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Other

The War of 1812: The Fortification of New York Harbor

For Students 1st - 9th
Essay on the history of the fortification of New York harbor and its significance as a line of defense in the War of 1812.
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Other

The War of 1812: The Burning of Washington

For Students K - 1st
A one minute video and two primary source accounts of the burning of Washington, D.C. during the War of 1812. Students can read text of a British soldier's account as well as a letter on the topic written by Dolley Madison to her sister.
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PBS

Pbs: A Native Nations Perspective on the War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
The War of 1812 was an important conflict with broad and lasting consequences, particularly for the native inhabitants of North America. During the pivotal years before the war, the United States wanted to expand its territories, a...
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Other

The War of 1812: Battle of Baltimore

For Students K - 1st
Brief overview through video and text of the Battle of Baltimore as the turning point in the War of 1812 and place where Francis Scott Key penned the lyrics to the Star Spangled Banner.
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Ohio Test Prep

Ohio Test Prep: Module 4: War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module on the War of 1812 with video tutorial, interactive practice and review game, and assessment.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the War of 1812, from U.S Army historians. This comprehensive site details the full scope of the war, examining its origins, the opposing sides, early campaigns, strategic intent, the course of the war during its second and...
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Other

Ontario Curriculum Web Quest: War of 1812

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site is added for teachers looking to base their classroom lessons on something that another teacher has taught successfully in the past. It may spark some new ideas or help shape a lesson based on the Ontario Curriculum. The lesson...
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Other

Age of Jefferson and Jackson: Chronology of the War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
A chronology of events that occurred in Jefferson's administration as well as Madison's the resulted in the War of 1812.
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Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: The War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
Multi-media module with multiple videos, links to learning resources and museums as well as activities for teachers and students who want to learn about the War of 1812.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Stories of the War of 1812

For Students 4th - 6th
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of Stories of the War of 1812, a nonfiction book for children.
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Other

War of 1812: Sir Issac Brock: A Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
The War of 1812 website presents an excerpt from an essay on Sir Issac Brock. Clearly an admirer of Brock's military success, courage and patriotism, this entry includes a portrait and links to related resources. (1997)

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