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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: 150th Anniversary of the Civil War Fraught With Emotion

For Students 9th - 10th
Article examines the emotions brought to light due to the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War and the deep cultural divisions that continue across the U.S. to this day. A classroom activity and student worksheet can provide good...
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New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: The Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network has developed an interactive & printable crossword puzzle on The Civil War.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Civil War Quiz

For Students 3rd - 6th
This easy-to-understand multiple choice quiz takes you through the events surrounding the Civil War. Review your score and any missed questions at the end.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: American Civil War for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the American Civil War. How it started, battles fought, timeline, and major events on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Civil War Glossary and Terms

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find the definitions of words used during the Civil War era on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Interesting Facts About the Civil War

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students can explore interesting Facts about the American Civil War when the North battled the South.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Practice History Questions: Us Civil War

For Students 3rd - 8th
Test your knowledge of the US Civil War with this online quiz.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Practice History Answers: Us Civil War

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find the answers to practice quiz on the U.S. Civil War.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: A House Divided

For Students 5th - 8th
A very brief overview of the Civil War, the casualties, and the horrific social and economic effects across the nation. Included is a map that shows when each Southern state seceded from the Uniion.
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PBS

Pbs: The Civil War, Images

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can take digital primary source images and using a step-by-step tutorial create an online movie telling a story about the Civil War.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: North American History

For Students 2nd - 6th
History reference page for elementary students provides an overview of early American history from the age of Columbus through the Civil War and abolition of slavery. Includes links to teacher resources.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Civil War

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students use Activotes to answer questions about the Civil War in this flipchart.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: A Nation Divided

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is an interactive map of the United States in the year 1861, as the Confederacy formed and separated from the Union.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: The Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
The deadliest and most important event in our nation's history, The Civil War. Perhaps the most studied of all events, here is easy-to-understand information that includes a summary and analysis, timeline, people involved, images, and...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Word Search: Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
A fun word search game with history terms from the American Civil War. Play online or print out a version for use in class or at home.
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US National Archives

National Archives: The Civil War: Celebrate or Commemorate?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
To try to understand both sides of the Civil War, students will think about some of the different aspects and perspectives involved. In this activity, students will match Civil War terms to their definitions to familiarize themselves...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the timeline and events that took place during the American Civil war in history on this website.
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Other

Civil War: Civil War Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Starting with February 9, 1861 as the date for the formation of The Confederate States of America and continuing through the years until May, 1865, this timeline of the Civil War provides the main events and battles fought. Timeline...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Game for Kids: American Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive crossword puzzle where students can test their knowledge about the American Civil War.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Print Out for Kids: American Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Print out a crossword puzzle game about the American Civil War. Learn about history and have fun at the same time.