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Unsung Military Heroes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this instructional activity, students are introduced to the contributions made by African-American soldiers that have been excluded from traditional textbooks. To gain an appreciation for these unsung heroes, students engage in...
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President William McKinley

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this US history worksheet, students read a biography about President William McKinley and answer 6 multiple choice questions.
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Mother's Day

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students construct Mother's Day cards. In this holiday lesson, students use art supplies to create Mother's Day cards. Students may include an acrostic poem about their mother or a coupon book for their mother.
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Pennsylvania: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 15 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Pennsylvania.
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U.S. History

For Students 5th
In this U.S. history worksheet, 5th graders complete multiple choice questions about important events in U.S. history. Students complete 5 multiple choice questions.
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Online Collaborative Social Studies Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create newspapers and post them online for others to see.
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Eighth Grade Social Studies Quiz

For Students 8th
For this Georgia social studies assessment worksheet, 8th graders respond to fifteen multiple choice questions based on eighth grade social studies skills.
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Graphing the Past Using Today's Technology

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research and gather information from such sources as Microsoft Encarta, World Wide Web sites, and other sources using computer software to collect data.
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Celebrating the Smithsonian's Birthday

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine online objects from the Smithsonian website and use them as subjects and inspiration for creative writing exercises.
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Teaching the Subjects You Never Liked

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Having to teach your least favorite subjects isn't always fun, but can be a learning experience for both teacher and student.
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Old Courthouse: A Photographic Tour of Civil War Vicksburg

For Students 9th - 10th
Incredible historic photos of Vicksburg during the siege provide a view of the Civil War.
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National Park Service: Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System

For Students 9th - 10th
The place to go for information on the soldiers and sailors who served during the Civil War in both the Confederate and Union military. Use the searchable database to locate basic information about the 6.3 million men who served on both...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Civil War Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides a large collection of maps dating back to the Civil War. The collection consists of reconnaissance, sketch, coastal, and theater-of-war maps which depict troop activities and fortifications during the...
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National Park Service: Cwsac: Civil War Battle Summaries: Lower Seaboard Theater and Gulf

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will find a listing of all the engagements in the Lower Seaboard Theater and Gulf Approach campaigns in the Civil War. Hyperlinks take you to descriptions of the individual engagements.
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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Hargrett Library Rare Map Collection: American Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of rare Civil War maps enhance the study and learning of the Civil War. They provide a wealth of insight into the war and helps to better understand the events that occurred. A great resource for teachers and an exciting...
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National Park Service: Stones River National Battlefield: Battle of Stones River

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed description of the Battle of Stones River, a must-win for the Union Army. Find day-by-day battle maps, information about the carnage over the several days of fighting, and discover the importance of capturing the...
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Palmito Ranch

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the battle and skirmishes that took place at Palmito Ranch, which was the final land battle of the Civil War. Includes links to articles on the battle, and biographies of the Union Commander, Col. Theodore H. Barrett, and the...
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American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Animated Map: Fort Sumter

For Students 9th - 10th
Animated map tells the story of the events that led up to the first shots of the Civil War fired at Fort Sumter. [7:31]
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Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Battle of Pea Ridge

For Students 9th - 10th
The Battle of Pea Ridge hinged on which side had the best commanders. Find out who was involved in this battle for control of the Trans-Mississippi West and the results of the bitter fighting. Included are biographies and pictures of the...
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National Park Service: Cwsac: Civil War Battle Summaries: Main Western Theater 1861 62

For Students 9th - 10th
Links summaries of Civil War battles in the Western Theater in 1861 and 1862. From the National Park Service.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Civil War Maps: History of Mapping the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the importance of mapping to both the Union and the Confederates in planning their military strategy. From the Library of Congress.
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University of North Carolina

Unc University Libraries: Digital Collections: Gilmer Civil War Map Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of Civil War maps of the south, mostly North Carolina and Virginia. The collection can be searched by state or key word.
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Bonps: Battle of Nashville, a Narrative

For Students 9th - 10th
The Battle of Nashville Preservation Society (BONPS) offers a narrative of the Battle of Nashville. Content addresses Hood's strategy to reclaim Tennessee, the Union opposition, the steps to battle, the battle itself (blow-by-blow), and...
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National Park Service: Cwsac: Civil War Battle Summaries: Main Western Theater, 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
From this site you can get a list of the major campaigns in the main Western Theater in 1863. Clicking on the links will take you to a description of each battle in each campaign.

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