Page:Resources LibraryArrow iconCurriculum:Building a Self-Governing People: Civics & US History for Middle SchoolUnit 8: Civil War (1860-1865)Icon based on badge text10 LessonsIcon based on badge text12 ActivitiesIcon based on badge text3 EssaysSave to My LibraryShareLessonsPrevious slideNext slideLessonUnderlying and Immediate Causes of the Civil War Timeline Lesson Plan2 ActivitiesWhat were the underlying causes of the Civil War and how did slavery divide the nation? LessonSecession and the Start of the Civil War Lesson Plan2 ActivitiesUnderstand the reasons why some individuals chose to join the secession movement.LessonViews of Slavery Lesson Plan2 ActivitiesUnderstand the range of views on slavery in the United States leading up to the Civil War. LessonTurning Points and Events of the Civil War Timeline Lesson PlanExplain the major turning points and events of the Civil War. LessonBattles of the Civil War Lesson Plan1 ActivitiesWhat were the major turning points and events of the Civil War? LessonDomestic and International Views of the Civil War Lesson Plan2 ActivitiesExplore different views of people from other countries about the Civil War.LessonRespect at Appomattox Lesson Plan1 ActivitiesExplain how the Civil War came to an end at Appomattox. LessonVoices from the Civil War Lesson Plan2 ActivitiesExplore the stories of Northerners and Southerners during the Civil War and their views of the conflict.LessonLincoln and Prudence Lesson Plan2 ActivitiesExplain prudence and how Lincoln showed prudence in constitutional decisions during the Civil War. LessonCivil War Battles Research Project Lesson Plan1 ActivitiesUse the skills of research and historical analysis to investigate a Civil War battle. ActivitiesPrevious slideNext slideActivityCountdown to War Graphic OrganizerAnalyze the causes and effects of major conflicts and events leading up to the Civil War.ActivityUnderlying and Immediate Causes of the Civil War Primary Source SetEvaluate the effectiveness of political compromises and legislative actions through primary sources.ActivityJefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee on Leaving the Union, 1861 – Primary SourceUnderstand the reasons why some individuals chose to join the secession movement.ActivityViews of Slavery Primary Source SetAnalyze primary source quotes to identify perspectives supporting abolition or slavery. ActivityBattles of the Civil War Primary Source SetHow did the war transform the nation socially, economically, and politically? ActivityDomestic and International Views of the Civil War Primary Source SetExplore different views of people from other countries about the Civil War.ActivityDomestic and International Views of the Civil War Graphic OrganizerExplore different views of people from other countries about the Civil War.ActivityVoices from the Civil War Document Analysis – Graphic OrganizerExplore the stories of Northerners and Southerners during the Civil War and their views of the conflict.ActivityVoices from the Civil War Primary Source SetExplore the stories of Northerners and Southerners during the Civil War and their views of the conflict.ActivityLincoln’s Decisions During the Civil WarExplain prudence and how Lincoln showed prudence in constitutional decisions during the Civil War.ActivityMiddle School Vocabulary Word StudyA word study framework for deep understanding of important vocabulary.ActivityCivil War Battles Research Project Assignment SheetCreate a product to showcase learning and inform others.EssaysEssaySecession and the Start of the Civil War Essay883 WordsUnderstand the reasons why some individuals chose to join the secession movement.EssayViews of Slavery Essay2110 WordsHow did slavery divide the nation? EssaySurrender at Appomattox Essay1554 WordsExplain how the Civil War came to an end at Appomattox.
LessonUnderlying and Immediate Causes of the Civil War Timeline Lesson Plan2 ActivitiesWhat were the underlying causes of the Civil War and how did slavery divide the nation?
LessonSecession and the Start of the Civil War Lesson Plan2 ActivitiesUnderstand the reasons why some individuals chose to join the secession movement.
LessonViews of Slavery Lesson Plan2 ActivitiesUnderstand the range of views on slavery in the United States leading up to the Civil War.
LessonTurning Points and Events of the Civil War Timeline Lesson PlanExplain the major turning points and events of the Civil War.
LessonBattles of the Civil War Lesson Plan1 ActivitiesWhat were the major turning points and events of the Civil War?
LessonDomestic and International Views of the Civil War Lesson Plan2 ActivitiesExplore different views of people from other countries about the Civil War.
LessonRespect at Appomattox Lesson Plan1 ActivitiesExplain how the Civil War came to an end at Appomattox.
LessonVoices from the Civil War Lesson Plan2 ActivitiesExplore the stories of Northerners and Southerners during the Civil War and their views of the conflict.
LessonLincoln and Prudence Lesson Plan2 ActivitiesExplain prudence and how Lincoln showed prudence in constitutional decisions during the Civil War.
LessonCivil War Battles Research Project Lesson Plan1 ActivitiesUse the skills of research and historical analysis to investigate a Civil War battle.
ActivityCountdown to War Graphic OrganizerAnalyze the causes and effects of major conflicts and events leading up to the Civil War.
ActivityUnderlying and Immediate Causes of the Civil War Primary Source SetEvaluate the effectiveness of political compromises and legislative actions through primary sources.
ActivityJefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee on Leaving the Union, 1861 – Primary SourceUnderstand the reasons why some individuals chose to join the secession movement.
ActivityViews of Slavery Primary Source SetAnalyze primary source quotes to identify perspectives supporting abolition or slavery.
ActivityBattles of the Civil War Primary Source SetHow did the war transform the nation socially, economically, and politically?
ActivityDomestic and International Views of the Civil War Primary Source SetExplore different views of people from other countries about the Civil War.
ActivityDomestic and International Views of the Civil War Graphic OrganizerExplore different views of people from other countries about the Civil War.
ActivityVoices from the Civil War Document Analysis – Graphic OrganizerExplore the stories of Northerners and Southerners during the Civil War and their views of the conflict.
ActivityVoices from the Civil War Primary Source SetExplore the stories of Northerners and Southerners during the Civil War and their views of the conflict.
ActivityLincoln’s Decisions During the Civil WarExplain prudence and how Lincoln showed prudence in constitutional decisions during the Civil War.
ActivityMiddle School Vocabulary Word StudyA word study framework for deep understanding of important vocabulary.
ActivityCivil War Battles Research Project Assignment SheetCreate a product to showcase learning and inform others.
EssaySecession and the Start of the Civil War Essay883 WordsUnderstand the reasons why some individuals chose to join the secession movement.
