U.S. Civil War (1860-1865) Resources
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ACTIVITIES
A Classroom Divided Civil War Activity
A great way to interactively teach your students about the conflict between the average Americans who fought in the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)American History/U.S. History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: The American Civil War
Connect history and literacy with a reading passage on the American Civil War and comprehension questions. This…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading ComprehensionU.S. Civil War (1860-1865) -
VIDEOS
Slavery & The Civil War – Videos & Activities
Examine the role of slavery in the Civil War and the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation though these…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)African-American History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Clara Barton Reading Warm-Up
In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, and…Subjects:Literary BiographiesU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)Suffrage and Women's Rights -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: The Gettysburg Address
Develop students' reading skills with this printable passage of historical fiction about the Gettysburg Address and…Subjects:ReadingLiteratureU.S. Civil War (1860-1865) -
GAMES AND APPS
The Blue and the Gray
Discover a game that contains 100 questions about the Civil War.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)American History/U.S. History -
WORKSHEETS
Civil War Epitaphs
By reading fictional epitaphs, students will review key events and people from the Civil War Era.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)African-American History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Battle of Antietam Reading Warm-Up
This printable warm-up includes a nonfiction reading passage about the Civil War battle of Antietam and related…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)American History/U.S. History -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Three Famous Americans in the Civil War
Students read several paragraphs about three Civil War heroes, and then answer questions.Subjects:Language Arts and WritingU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)American History/U.S. History -
WORKSHEETS
Native Americans in the Civil War
Students learn about the participation of Native Americans in the Civil War.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)Native-American History (American Indians) -
DAILY WARM-UPS
The Gettysburg Address Reading Warm-Up
Build students' reading skills and knowledge of American history with a printable reading passage on the Gettysburg…Subjects:U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)American History/U.S. HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: Helping Soldiers
In this printable warm-up, students read a passage of historical fiction about the Civil War and answer comprehension…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionHistorical FictionU.S. Civil War (1860-1865) -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: Civil War Combat
Build students' reading skills with a passage of historical fiction about the Civil War and comprehension questions in…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionHistorical FictionU.S. Civil War (1860-1865) -
REFERENCE
A Teacher's Guide for Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth
The six lessons in this literature guide for Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
BOOK GUIDES
Cecil's Story
Activities and resources to teach Cecil's Story, a Civil War book written by George Ella Lyon and illustrated by Peter…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureHistorical FictionU.S. Civil War (1860-1865) -
REFERENCE
Emancipation Proclamation
The text of the Emancipation Proclamation.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)Historic Speeches and Addresses -
REFERENCE
Frederick Douglass
A brief article about abolitionist Frederick Douglass.Subjects:African-American HistorySlavery in United StatesAmerican History/U.S. History -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Virtual Field Trip of Underground Railroad in New Bedford, MA
Live far away from Massachusetts or lack school funds to take a field trip? Take your class on a virtual field trip of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)African-American History -
BOOK GUIDES
Sinking the Sultana Teaching Guide
This teaching guide for Sinking the Sultana , a recount of the sinking of the steam-powered paddleboat Sultana during…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureChildren's BookU.S. Civil War (1860-1865) -
BOOK GUIDES
Calico Girl Teaching Guide
Our teacher discussion guide for Calico Girl, a book about a young slave girl who is newly experiencing freedom,…Subjects:ReadingU.S. Civil War (1860-1865) -
BOOK GUIDES
Annie, Between the States Reading Guide
Use the questions in this reading guide for Annie, Between the States by L. M. Elliott to promote class discussion about…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureHistorical FictionU.S. Civil War (1860-1865) -
BOOK GUIDES
March Toward the Thunder Discussion Guide
This discussion guide for March Toward the Thunder by Joseph Bruchac includes discussion questions, research assignments…Subjects:Historical FictionFictionLiterature -
WORKSHEETS
Hope's Gift Discussion & Activity Guide
Use literature to teach young children about slavery, the American Civil War, and the Emancipation Proclamation. This…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)American History/U.S. History -
WORKSHEETS
Boys of Wartime Common Core Activities
Connect history and literature with the Boys of Wartime novels by Laurie Calkhoven. Students will experience the Siege…Subjects:War StoriesU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)American Revolution (1775-1781)
