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The Civil War: Celebrate or Commemorate? Debate Definitions

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Match game for the win! Build learners' historical vocabulary using an interactive matching game. Class members match each term to its definition with a tap. A writing prompt rounds out the lesson, leading to further discussion on how the Civil War should be remembered.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
academic vocabulary, civil war, the united states civil war, memorials, commemoration
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the game to introduce vocabulary about commemoration of the Civil War to the class
Classroom Considerations
  • Learners need Internet access to play the game
  • While the game is preparation for a museum visit, it works as a standalone activity as well 
Pros
  • Activity builds vocabulary in a fun and interactive way
  • Resource is easily adaptable 
Cons
  • The writing prompt and included map seem unrelated to the activity