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....

Pupils read and interpret letters about James Vanderhoef included in lesson. Students make connections and note interesting vocabulary used in the letters. Pupils generate a list of questions about the soldier's life and experiences and...

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...

Young scholars 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...

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

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.

Students 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.

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....