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Resistance to African American Education During and After the Civil War
Learners research a web site of primary documents to determine the level of support among whites in for the education of African Americans during Reconstruction.
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Why Did the North Fight?
Students evaluate interpretations of causes for Northern entry into the Civil War by accessing several primary sources.
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The Price of War
Fifth graders, in groups, research major battles fought during the Civil War and complete an activity sheet. They choose one particular battle and create a timeline and graph using the statistics researched.
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Causes and Effects of the Civil War
Fifth graders identify the causes and effects of the Civil War. They use Inspiration Software.
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A Union Soldier's View of the Battle of Raymond
Students use a primary resource to collect information about a Civil War battle. They identify similarities and differences between historical wars and modern wars.
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The Civil War -- Emancipation Experience
Students examine the changes that took place in the lives of Americans as a result of the Civil War in this simulation lesson.
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Living History - Civil War
Eighth graders, after researching antebellum North Carolina and the role of North Carolina in the Civil War, write, edit, publish, and produce their own plays.
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Civil War Tribune
Fifth graders choose a black and white copy of a photo from the Civil War and 'enhance' picture by adding color using crayons and colored pencils. They research the photo.