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Capture the Flag

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners use their knowledge about the Civil War to prepare and participate in a battle reenactment.
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Lesson: Allison Smith: What Are You Fighting For?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Trench art is a nontraditional art form created by soldiers in trenches during wartime. Artist Allison Smith connects her art to the American Revolution and the question: "What are you fighting for?" Kids examine her art, how it connects...
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Gettysburg

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils investigate the major events of the Civil War by reading and depicting the Gettysburg Address. Video clips are used to create an iMovie to enhance their background knowledge.
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The Battle of Lexington

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Learners discover the Missouri River and its importance during the Civil War.  In this U.S. history lesson, students examine a map of the great Battle of Lexington, and discuss why the Missouri River was a key element to the...