The Civil War Curriculum
Created by classroom teachers, leading historians, and the American Battlefield Trust Education Department, The Civil War Curriculum is an easy-to-use, interdisciplinary, resource-rich guide for teaching the American Civil War that melds traditional and modern teaching methods. Explore the lessons online and download PDFs and materials.
In addition to our Civil War Curriculum, we also offer the Inquiry Civil War Curriculum, which challenges the student to become the historian.
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6 Primary Sources from the American Civil War
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"Music in Camp"
"Music in Camp" by John Reuben Thomas (1823-1873) Two armies covered hill and plain, Where Rappahannock's waters Ran deeply crimsoned with the stain...
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1864, The Trench: Virtual Reality Lesson Resources
Learn about life and experiences in a Civil War Trench through this recreation and Virtual Reality Experience.
Lesson Plan | 14 Resources
1864, The Patrol: Virtual Reality Lesson Resources
Learn about life and experiences in a Civil War soldier during a patrol and scouting mission through this recreation and Virtual Reality Experience.
Lesson Plan | 16 Resources
1864, The Attack: Virtual Reality Lesson Resources
Learn about life and experiences in a Civil War soldier during an attack through this recreation and Virtual Reality Experience.
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1864, The Hospital: Virtual Reality Lesson Resources
Learn about experiences in a Civil War soldier at a field hospital through this recreation and Virtual Reality Experience. Please access the Teaching...