Civil War

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Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC)
Roxanne M. Polochak
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English / Language Arts
History / Social Studies
4, 5
Elementary (K-5)

The Civil War pitted, brother against brother, friend against friend, and neighbor against neighbor. Many technological advances were made during this war including the repeating rifle, rail travel, and improved communications. In this module students will read a firsthand account of the Battle...

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Denise E. Logue
Kelly Galbraith
Georgette M. Hackman
Jared Augustine
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History / Social Studies
U.S. History
5
Elementary (K-5)

After reading selected articles, students will write an argumentative essay stating what they believe to be the main cause of the Civil War, with their opinions substantiated by evidence gleaned from their readings. 

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Justin R. Bailey
Rachel McCormick
Chris Crouch
Susan Weston
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History / Social Studies
Geography
U.S. History
9, 10
High (9-12)

Students take on the 1,400 words of the Homestead Act of 1862, figure out its main requirements by reading closely, and test their understanding against Charles Ingalls’ successful homestead claim, using history-oriented websites to fill in needed background. (Yes, the primary documents come...

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Christopher Holcomb
Cathy Myers
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History / Social Studies
6, 7, 8
Middle (6-8)

Through primary and secondary source document analysis, students will explore the effects of the Emancipation Proclamation on the outcome of the American Civil War. Students will also consider the lasting impact of the Emancipation Proclamation on American society as our nation moved from this...