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Curated OER

Etc: Northern Region of the War of 1812, 1812 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of maps showing the northern campaigns, forts, and battle sites during the War of 1812, including details of the campaigns of the Army of the Centre (Lundy's Lane, Beavers Dam, and Burlington Heights), campaigns of the Army of...
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Curated OER

Etc: Southern Region of the War of 1812, 1812 1815

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of maps showing the principal campaigns, forts, and battle sites during the War of 1812, including details of the campaigns of the Army of the West (Fort Stephenson, Fort Meigs, Perry's victory on Lake Erie, and the Battle of...
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Curated OER

Etc: Niagara River During the War of 1812, 1812 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Niagara River between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario during the War of 1812 (1812-1815), showing the forts Erie, George, and Niagara, and the towns and battle sites of Lewiston, Queenstown, Lundy's Lane, Chippewa, and Buffalo.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The War of 1812, 1812 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of maps showing the principal regions, campaigns, forts, and battle sites of the War of 1812, including: the northern seat of war in southern Canada, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the Michigan Territory; the vicinity of...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: War of 1812, 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of maps showing the principal campaigns, forts, and battle sites of the War of 1812, including: a map of the northern seat of war in the Great Lakes region of Canada, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the Michigan Territory; a...
Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Niagara River During the War of 1812, 1812 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Niagara River detailing the battle sites, forts, and towns during the War of 1812, including Newark on Lake Ontario, Fort Niagara, Fort George, Youngstown, Lewiston, Queenstown, Lundy's Lane, Manchester, Fort Schlosser,...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Niagara Falls During the War of 1812, 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Niagara River between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario showing the site of the Battle of Lundy's Lane during the War of 1812.
Unit Plan
Archives of Ontario

Archives of Ontario: Soldiering in Canada, 1812 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
This site allows students to explore the lives of officers and enlisted men during the War of 1812. It includes biographical information and battle tactics.
Unit Plan
Archives of Ontario

Archives of Ontario: Detailed Chronology of the War

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has an account of every battle and skirmish that took place during the War of 1812. This is not a detailed site in any sense, but does provide a chronology for clarification purposes.
Study Guide
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Presidency of Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
This Khan Academy resource provides information surrounding the Presidency of Andrew Jackson, including his successes and failures.
Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Claiming Victory From Defeat

For Students 5th - 8th
A list of the reasons for the War of 1812 is followed by an overview of the important battles of the war and the terms of the treaty that ended it.
Article
A&E Television

History.com: Tecumseh

For Students 3rd - 8th
Shawnee Indian political leader and war chief Tecumseh (1768-1813) came of age amid the border warfare that ravaged the Ohio Valley in the late 18th century. He took part in a series of raids of Kentucky and Tennessee frontier...
Handout
Soylent Communications

William Henry Harrison

For Students 9th - 10th
The ninth President of the United States was a General during the War of 1812. He lead forces at the Battle of Tippecanoe, and in 1813 reversed the losses of General William Hull. As Governor of Indiana Territory he acquired a large...
Activity
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Amdrew Jackson: The Battle of New Orleans

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a short narrative of Jackson's surprising victory against the British in the Battle of New Orleans on January 8, 1815.
Activity
Other

Historical Sketch of Avon, Ohio

For Students 9th - 10th
This page focuses on some background about Oliver Hazard Perry and the battle of Lake Erie in 1813. Discusses in depth the growth and development of Avon, Ohio.
Handout
Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Battle of the Thames

For Students 3rd - 8th
This brief account of the Battle of the Thames includes links to significant names and events.
Handout
Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Battle of Lake Erie

For Students 3rd - 8th
This brief discussion of the Battle of Lake Erie contains many links to significant names and events.
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Curated OER

Battle of Lacolle Mills, 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A seller of military antiques provides information on the historic battles of the War of 1812, including the American invasion of Canada and subsequent conflict at Lacolle Mills, Lower Canada. Included are illustrations of soldiers'...
Unit Plan
Other

Uss Constitution Museum: All Hands on Deck!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This thematic unit uses USS Constitution (nicknamed 'Old Ironsides') as a vehicle to explore a wide range of disciplines including language arts, reading, math, science, art, and social studies. Skills covered in the unit include...
Interactive
Curated OER

National Park Service: Fort Mc Henry: Hold the Fort!

For Students 9th - 10th
You're in charge of defending Fort McHenry against the British onslaught during the Battle of Baltimore in this game. You must deploy soldiers and resources to survive. You can also perform in the Music Corp and act as a Gun Captain...
Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Andrew Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides a biography of President Andrew Jackson by detailing his life before the presidency, his policies while president, as well as his life after the presidency. Provided links give information on the first lady, Jackson's...
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Curated OER

Battle of Lacolle Mills, 1814

For Students 9th - 10th
A seller of military antiques provides information on the historic battles of the War of 1812, including the American invasion of Canada and subsequent conflict at Lacolle Mills, Lower Canada. Included are illustrations of soldiers'...
Primary
War Times Journal

War Times Journal: Recollections of Marshal Macdonald

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of writings written by a French military leader who served under Napoleon during the Napoleonic Wars. He gives an honest evaluation of what happened in Napoleon's famous invasion of Russia in 1812.
Activity
Ancestry

General John Parker Boyd: Battle of Chrysler's Farm

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down this page to find the section on General Boyd's role in the Battle of Chrysler's Farm.