Curated OER
Robert Smalls: Warrior and Peacemaker
Students research the events that led to the Civil War and the Reconstruction. For this Civil War history lesson, students study images of Robert Smalls and research his role in the Civil War. Students review the South Carolina...
Curated OER
Brother Against Brother
Eighth graders read Across Five Aprils and correlate it to a unit on the Civil War. They culminate the unit by writing a a piece of historical fiction in the first person entitled "Brother Against Brother."
Curated OER
2010 History Under Siege Quiz
In this online interactive Civil War activity, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions about endangered Civil War battlegrounds. Students may check their answers immediately.
Curated OER
Robert E. Lee Quiz
In this online interactive Civil War worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions about Robert E. Lee. Students may check their answers immediately.
Curated OER
Online Collaborative Social Studies Lesson Plan
Students create newspapers and post them online for others to see.
CommonLit
Common Lit: The Battle of Gettysburg
A learning module that begins with "The Battle of Gettysburg" by USHistory.org, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Battle of Gettysburg
This collection uses primary sources to explore the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War.
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: The Battle of Gettysburg
This article provides a very detailed account of the Battle of Gettysburg. Content includes a personal account of the battle's aftermath from a teenage girl.
Other
American Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg: Prisoners of War: Fort Delaware
A description of Fort Delaware, a fort used to house Confederate prisoners of war beginning with those from the Battle of Gettysburg. Read about the living conditions and the prevalence of disease among the prisoners.
Other
Military History Online: Battle of Gettysburg
Military History Online provides a comprehensive study of the Battle of Gettysburg. Select from the left-hand toolbar for content including detailed reenactments of each battle, daily events, and much more.
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Virginia Family Research: The Battle of Gettysburg
This site provides a concise description of the Battle of Gettysburg. It discusses each day of the battle and gives an account of the movement of the Union and Confederate troops. Includes pictures of the battle sites and a map showing...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Battle of Gettysburg
An in-depth description of the Battle of Gettysburg, often coined the turning point of the Civil War. Provides background information on what led to the battle and detailed information on each of the three days of the battle.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Battle of Gettysburg
This collection uses primary sources to explore the Battle of Gettysburg. Set includes an overview, primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Gettysburg: 30 Facts for Kids
Article on the Battle of Gettysburg. Outlines each day of the battle for a comprehensive picture. Includes 30 facts for students of all school age and a video [3:00] on Abraham Lincoln.
Other
The Gettysburg Welcome Center: The Battle of Gettysburg
A summary and synopsis of the three days of the Battle of Gettysburg, the turning point of the Civil War, and its aftermath.
The History Place
The History Place: Battle of Gettysburg
This site from The History Place provides a detailed account of the most famous and important battle of the U.S. Civil War, the battle of Gettysburg. Check out the link, near the bottom of the page, to a letter from President Lincoln to...
The History Place
The History Place: Battle of Gettysburg
A detailed description of the events that transpired during the Battle of Gettysburg.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: The Battle of Gettysburg
Students learn about the Battle of Gettysburg which major event in the American Civil War on this site.
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History Net: Battle of Gettysburg
This resource presents an interesting article from America's Civil War Magazine. It gives a detailed account of this all important battle of the Civil War.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Gettysburg Campaign
Full color map on the Battle of Gettysburg depicts Union and Confederate movement and strategy at Gettysburg, between June 3 and July 1, 1863.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (1863)
Battlefield map of the Battle of Gettysburg depicts troop movement of the Union and Confederate Armies in the fight for Culps Hill on July 3, 1863.
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Gettysburg College: Civil War Institute: Killed at Gettysburg
Read in-depth accounts of the lives of the soldiers who died in the Battle of Gettysburg. Each story looks at the soldier's community and home life at the beginning of the war, his wartime experiences, and the impact his death had on...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Battle of Gettysburg Practice Questions for Kids
History Questions: The Battle of Gettysburg Quiz, Test, and WebQuest