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Preserving the Memory Lesson PlanPreserving the Memory Lesson Plan
Publisher
American Battlefield Trust
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3rd - 6th
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Social Studies & History
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1 hr
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Preserving the Memory

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Civil War battlefields themselves are under siege by development and other forces. Using materials from the Battlefield Trust, individuals explore local areas that face threat and write letters to support their preservation. An interesting video explains the importance of preserving the heritage of the Civil War.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

battles of the civil war, civil war, the united states civil war, historic preservation, american history, opinion writing

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Develop with the class a list of local battle sites that need historic preservation 
  • Ask young scholars to write letters in support of preserving battlefields in your area

Classroom Considerations

  • Teacher may need to do additional research to guide learners in discussion about local sites

Pros

  • Resource personalizes history and brings it local
  • Lesson makes the content relatable and brings it to life

Cons

  • Some of the included materials are above the intended grade levels 

Common Core

RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RI.3.3 RI.3.9 RI.3.10 RI.4.1 RI.4.2 RI.4.3 RI.4.9 RI.4.10 RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.3 RI.5.9 RI.5.10 RI.6.1 RI.6.2 RI.6.3 RI.6.9 RI.6.10 RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.3 RH.6-8.9 RH.6-8.10

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