It was the single bloodiest day in Civil War history. Now, class members have the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of soldiers who fought in the Battle of Antietam using an interactive website. Supplemental resources include firsthand accounts of soldiers and videos that explore both military tactics and the terrain of the battlefield. 

Concepts

the united states civil war, civil war, battles of the civil war, the internet, military history, american history, primary source analysis, primary sources

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Analyze battlefield tactics using the interactive and lesson resources
• Ask learners to create artwork based on the Internet resources and first-hand primary source accounts of the battle

Classroom Considerations

• Members of the class need access to computers to fully use the interactive 

Pros

• Guide includes engaging small activities easy to use in other lessons
• Resource integrates technology with primary source study

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.3 RH.9-10.7 RH.9-10.9 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.3 RH.11-12.7 RH.11-12.9 RH.11-12.10