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 | Apr 16, 2010 | Civil War Related Websites
Discussion of the urgent need to provide teachers with the tools necessary to effectively teach the American Civil War is hardly new. The study of history is at risk and with it invaluable reading, writing, and problem solving skills. As part of our...
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 | Jan 14, 2010 | Civil War Related Websites, Famous Civil War People, Teaching the Civil War Blog
Eric Langhorst is an 8th Grade History teacher from Illinois and is the host of the Speaking of History podcast. Well, a while back he made a trip to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and recorded a podcast of his thoughts on the museum. You can view pictures...
by TeachCivilWar | Nov 7, 2009 | Civil War Related Websites, Lesson Plans
Thanks to the Ten Roads Blog (actually done by a high school student) for sharing a link to a very cool website (more of a mashup really) that uses Google Maps and photos. The Encounter at Gettysburg page is being developed by Chuck Kann and incorporates Google Maps...
by TeachCivilWar | Oct 9, 2009 | Civil War Related Primary Sources, Civil War Related Websites, Lesson Plans
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (also on Twitter @phmc) launched a new website dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and the role Pennsylvania played in that war. In addition to the new website, the commission also announced that...
