The following optional lesson plans were designed to be used with our Civil War traveling trunks. Each of the five (5) lesson plans will take roughly one class period to cover all of the content that is included. We recommend that teachers take a moment to ensure that all of the video links are compatible with your school's internet firewall before attempting to show them to your class. We also recommend that you test the website links that we have provided and that you review all of the content before presenting it to your classroom. And check out our "How to use the Traveling Trunk" video.
 

Traveling Trunk Lesson Plans:

The Common Civil War Soldier

• Common Civil War Soldier Lesson Plan Packet 
• Common Civil War Soldier PowerPoint  

Civil War Camp Life 

• Civil War Camp Life Lesson Packet 
• Civil War Camp Life PowerPoint 

The Role of Military Music & Instruments in the Civil War 

• Role of Military Music & Instruments Lesson Packet 
• Role of Military Music & Instruments Powerpoint 

The Homefront During the Civil War 

• The Homefront During the Civil War Lesson Packet
• The Homefront During the Civil War PowerPoint

Civil War Photography

• Civil War Photography Lesson Packet
• We do not have a PowerPoint for this lesson plan