by TeachCivilWar | Jun 22, 2010 | Lesson Plans, Miscellaneous Civil War topics
The Gettysburg Cyclorama, officially known as the “Battle of Gettysburg” Cyclorama, is a 360-degree circular painting that depicts Pickett’s Charge on July 3, 1863. According to the Gettysburg National Military Park, it’s one of the last...
by TeachCivilWar | Jun 5, 2010 | Civil War Related Websites, Lesson Plans
The following is by far one of the best Civil War related websites for educators that I have seen. MrNussbaums.com’s Civil War Page contains a wealth of activities and resources including: Interactive Battle Maps Civil War Timeline Cause and Effects of the Civil...
by TeachCivilWar | Mar 31, 2010 | Civil War Related Websites, Lesson Plans, Miscellaneous Civil War topics
As you know, my daughter has her Civil War Sallie project that is traveling around teaching and learning about the Civil War. Well, my son CJ has created his own project named Patriot Pete. As the newest member of the Follow Me Project family, Patriot Pete...
by TeachCivilWar | Mar 7, 2010 | Lesson Plans
Here is something cool you can do with your students. Have them take modern photos and make them look old. For example, here is a photo that I took of some friends of mine from Sykes Regulars. You can then take the photograph and put it into your favorite photo...
by TeachCivilWar | Feb 13, 2010 | Civil War Related Primary Sources, Lesson Plans
An interesting way for students to experience the Civil War is to personalize it for them. One way to personalize the Civil War is to allow students to experience the war through the eyes (or in this case letters and documents) of a solider. The Library of Congress...
by TeachCivilWar | Jan 26, 2010 | Famous Civil War People, Lesson Plans
Hi, Here is another acrostic poem. This time it is about Julia Grant, the wife of the 18th President Ulysses S. Grant. Julia Grant was born at White House Plantation in St. Louis, Missouri U. S. Grant proposed to her several times times before she said yes Lonely...
