Running of the Bulls

Students access prior knowledge of the economy in the North and South before the Civil War.  In this Battle of Bull Run activity, students identify the emotions and experiences of soldiers in battle and can empathize with what they went...

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

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 instructional activity, students identify the Battle of Bull Run and battles that took place in Virginia. Students discover the civil unrest that led to...

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 plan, 5th graders use primary source images to examine how the battle affected the lifestyle and economics in...