Running of the Bulls

Soldier's lives are often a topic when studying the Civil War, but what about the lives of civilians? Scholars use the characters from the novel Bull Run to better understand the lives of those not directly on the Civil War battlefields....

Rich in text and images, a presentation about the American Civil War covers all the bases. It discusses all of the major battles, key people, policies, and even a section describing the role women and African-Americans played during the...

Knowing key terminology pertaining to any specific topic is essential for building stronger concept understanding. Prepare learners for a lesson on the American Civil War with 20 terms that they'll need to know. The presentation could...

As the Union Army retreated from their defeat at Bull Run, the Confederate Army prepared to attack. A detailed animated map illustrated the troop movements and precision with which the generals from both ends of the battlefield executed...

Students examine what might be in store for Wall Street following the NASDAQ's 547.57 point plunge on Tuesday, April 4, 2000. They evaluate how they might manage a heavily laden high-tech portfolio before deciding how to invest in the...

Students view pictures and identify the battles they portray. In this Civil War lesson plan, students identify the Battle of Bull Run and battles that took place in Virginia. Students discover the civil unrest that led to changes in...

Young scholars read and discuss Bull Run by Paul Fleischman. In groups, they select a character and re-write or act out that character's story and share it with the rest of the class.

Students look at pictures and discuss the battle of Bull Run by using correct vocabulary. In this Civil War vocabulary lesson plan, students discuss the reasons for the battle.

Fifth graders determine the effect of the Battle of Bull Run on the economy of Virginia. In this Battle of Bull Run lesson, 5th graders use primary source images to examine how the battle affected the lifestyle and economics in Virginia....

Did you know that more than three million people fought in the Civil War? Through artifacts, graphics, and passages class members learn about the stark divide between North and South that led to the war, as well as about the events that...