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Two Week Civil War Curriculum

Two Week Curriculum
(Table of Contents)

Thank you for taking a look at our Civil War curriculum! The Civil War Preservation Trust is proud to offer this valuable tool for your classroom.

The mission of the CWPT is to preserve America's significant Civil War battlefields by protecting the land and educating the public about the vital roles those battlefields played in directing the course of our nation's history.

The Civil War was perhaps the greatest turning point in American history. The dual themes of slavery and power deeply divided the growing nation during the first half of the 19th century.

The students in your classrooms will be making important decisions about our Civil War battlefields. Remember, you are educating the future leaders and decision-makers of America. Your students will have to decide whether to preserve - or throw away - the sites that changed the face of America forever.

Most Americans come to care about battlefields for one of three reasons: either they had an ancestor who fought in the war, they read a great book or watched a great movie about the Civil War, or they had a great teacher. And you are that great teacher! We hope that our curriculum will make your job easier.

This two-week curriculum is designed for students in grades 5, 8, and 11. For each grade level, there are 6 sections. The curriculum is full of practical and creative ideas for the classroom. In addition, there are ideas for interdisciplinary activities. The curriculum will be updated frequently as battlefield specific lessons and other items are added.

Click here to view our Civil War Discovery Trail lesson plans.

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