The Civil War Lesson Plans & Worksheets Reviewed by Teachers

University of Maryland

University of Maryland: John Jacob Omenhausser, Civil War Sketchbook

For Students 9th - 10th

Point Lookout, Maryland, 1864-1865 John Jacob Omenhausser was a Confederate soldier who was imprisoned towards the end of the American Civil War, from June 1864 to June 1865, at Point Lookout, Maryland. During his stay there, he...

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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Battle of Chancellorsville

For Students 9th - 10th

Loads of information! Read a short description of the actual Battle and a piece that was written by Maj. Gen. Couch after the War, and much more. Includes the official descriptions and descriptions of the battle from various sources.

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Kidport

Kidport Reference Library: The Civil War

For Students 3rd - 5th

Here is a summary of the factors that led to the Civil War. You can also link to pages with photos on battles, forts, communication, hospitals, and more.

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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Letters About the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th

Get some first-hand information about a soldier's life during the Civil War from this large collection of letters, most of which were written by Confederate Soldiers. There is also a diary written by a member of the 20th Indiana Regiment...

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Active History: The American Civil War Simulation

For Students 9th - 10th

Take on the role of President Jefferson Davis or President Abraham Lincoln and proceed through the Civil War. This simulation can be played between two players or one. Users are challenged to choose the courses that each president likely...

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Library of Congress

Loc: Civil War and Reconstruction

For Students 9th - 10th

This site from the Library of Congress provides overviews of the South and North during the Civil War include soldiers' stories from both sides. There are primary documents on these topics as well as Freedmen and the Reconstruction.

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Virginia History Series

Virginia History Series: The American Civil War in Virginia [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th

The state of Virginia played a pivotal role in the Civil War. Trace the war from the beginning to the battles in Virginia, and to Lee's surrender through this comprehensive slideshow. Included are charts, maps and actual photography from...

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Son of the South

Son of the South: Civil War Battles

For Students 9th - 10th

Utilize the wealth of primary sources on this site to research the key battles of the Civil War. This easy to navigate site has primary sources that include pictures, maps, and newspapers from the Civil War era.

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University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 381: Civil War Submarine

For Students 9th - 10th

A short discussion about the invention of the submarine and its use by both the Confederates and the Federals in the Civil War. This is a transcript of an accompanying radio broadcast.

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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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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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Kidport

Kidport Reference Library: Transportation During the Civil War

For Students 3rd - 5th

Here are photographs and short descriptions of the horses, wagons, bridges, railroads, and steamboats used for transportation in the Civil War.

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Ducksters

Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: Battle of Fort Sumter

For Students 9th - 10th

Study the major event that started American Civil War on this site. Kids learn about the Battle of Fort Sumter, South Carolina.

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Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: The Confederation of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th

Study the Confederation of the United States, or Confederacy, during the Civil War on this website. Learn about the Confederate leaders and generals.

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Ducksters

Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: Emancipation Proclamation

For Students 9th - 10th

A site discussing the Emancipation Proclamation when Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves during the Civil War.

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Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: Robert E. Lee Surrenders at Appomattox

For Students 1st - 9th

Research information about Robert E. Lee's Surrender at Appomattox. Learn how the event that led to the end of the American Civil War.

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Digital History

Digital History: Water Color Sketchbook by Private Henry Berckhoff

For Students 9th - 10th

What did the Civil War look like to the soldiers who fought in it? The pictures in this exhibition were drawn by a young Union soldier, Henry Berckhoff, during the war. His drawings allow us to see the Civil War through a soldier's eyes.

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Ducksters

Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: President Abraham Lincoln's Assassination

For Students 1st - 9th

Kids learn about the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth; major event in the American Civil War.

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BBC

Bbc: Colombia's Mass Exodus

For Students 9th - 10th

A report describing how Colombians are fleeing the country due to the civil war and drug wars which have been going on for many years. The report is dated May 5, 2001.

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