PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: 150th Anniversary of the Civil War Fraught With Emotion
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...
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: The Civil War
The New York Times Learning Network has developed an interactive & printable crossword puzzle on The Civil War.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Civil War Quiz
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History: American Civil War for Kids
Kids learn about the American Civil War. How it started, battles fought, timeline, and major events on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids History: Civil War Glossary and Terms
Find the definitions of words used during the Civil War era on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids History: Interesting Facts About the Civil War
Students can explore interesting Facts about the American Civil War when the North battled the South.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Practice History Questions: Us Civil War
Test your knowledge of the US Civil War with this online quiz.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Practice History Answers: Us Civil War
Find the answers to practice quiz on the U.S. Civil War.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: A House Divided
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.
PBS
Pbs: The Civil War, Images
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.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: North American History
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.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Civil War
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students use Activotes to answer questions about the Civil War in this flipchart.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: A Nation Divided
[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.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Civil War
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...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Word Search: Civil War
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.
US National Archives
National Archives: The Civil War: Celebrate or Commemorate?
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...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: Timeline
Study the timeline and events that took place during the American Civil war in history on this website.
Other
Civil War: Civil War Timeline
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...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Game for Kids: American Civil War
An interactive crossword puzzle where students can test their knowledge about the American Civil War.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Print Out for Kids: American Civil War
Print out a crossword puzzle game about the American Civil War. Learn about history and have fun at the same time.