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Civil War Battles Lesson part 1
Civil War Battles Video Lesson
These resources go with this video "Fighting the Civil War, Part I."
THIS VIDEO-LESSON INCLUDES:
1) Interactive, Follow-Along Notesheet
2) Quick Quiz
3) Extension Activity
What Students Learn
The video teaches through the power of story which makes history relevant and meaningful for students. They learn about the first two years of the Civil War including the battles of Bull Run, Shiloh, and Antietam as well as the Emancipation Proclamation. It also teaches the important leaders and generals like President Lincoln, General Stonewall Jackson, McClellan, Grant, and Robert E. Lee. Essential and powerful history students will love!
✅ The lessons cover state-standards while making sure the content is still interesting.
A Civil War Battles Map Activity
After the video, notes, and quiz, students complete a map activity analyzing two maps of the Battle of Shiloh. The questions are scaffolded to support diverse learners to help all learners be successful and learn about this amazing battle.
*In Part Two, they learn how the war ends!
There are answer keys for everything! Click & deliver engagement! This is a history video curriculum like no other!
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