Kevin Driscoll
(Los Angeles - United States)I taught Computer Science and Mathematics from 2004-2007 at Prospect Hill Academy Charter School in Cambridge, MA. Since then, I completed a Master's degree in Comparative Media Studies at MIT and am now a PhD candidate in Communication at University of ...
The American Civil War Resources
Description:Social Studies resources for teaching the American Civil War, including lessons, videos, photographs, maps and other activities.
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- Social Studies > United States History
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Chapter 12: The Civil War, 1860-1865
Description:Upon completion of Chapter 12, The Civil War, students should be able to:
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- Social Studies > United States History
- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
- Grades 11-12 / Ages 16-18
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The American Civil War
Description:This unit on the American Civil War from Nassau-BOCES covers the history leading up to the cause of the Civil War through Reconstruction using various technology based teaching tools, including PowerPoint and Smartboard Notebook lesson plans.
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Subject(s):- Social Studies
- Social Studies > United States History
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- Curriculum: Full Course
American Civil War
Description:During this unit students will learn the causes of the Civil War, influential people during the Civil War, battles, the cultural differences between the North and the South, economic differences of the North and the South, the Reconstruction Era and other important information of the time period of the Civil War. This unit has been created for the use in fifth grade, but can easily be modified for other ages.
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- Social Studies > United States History
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Music of the Civil War
Description:This PowerPoint describes the importance or music during the American Civil War.
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This PowerPoint describes the importance or music during the American Civil War.
Chapter 2, Civil War
Description:The Love of Liberty video series focusing on African Americans in the Civil War.
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The Love of Liberty video series focusing on African Americans in the Civil War.
Navigate to This External Web Link:
http://multimedialearning.org/FreeDownloads/BlackSoldierVideo/FLOL_3_The_Civil_War.avi
Civil War Resources
Description:Resources related to the Civil War.
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- Social Studies > United States History
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
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The Civil War
Description:Shmoop study guide for this topic in American history.
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- Social Studies > United States History
- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
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Shmoop study guide for this topic in American history.
Major American Civil War Battles 1861-1863
Description:Outline of major American Civil War battles and incidents from 1861-1863.
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- Social Studies > United States History
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- Grades 11-12 / Ages 16-18
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Outline of major American Civil War battles and incidents from 1861-1863.
Civil War media set
Description:A variety of images related to the Civil War including various battles, images of slavery, famous people and speeches, and more. These resources can be used to create projects in Word or PowerPoint; to make a movie or web page; or put in other multimedia works. Right-click each file and view properties to get credit and license info. Open-licensed music available here: http://commoncore.wikispaces.com/music
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- Social Studies > United States History
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
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A variety of images related to the Civil War including various battles, images of slavery, famous people and speeches, and more.
These resources can be used to create projects in Word or PowerPoint; to make a movie or web page; or put in other multimedia works. Right-click each file and view properties to get credit and license info. Open-licensed music available here: http://commoncore.wikispaces.com/music
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Civil War Lesson Plan
Description:This lesson takes a look at the Civil War from multiple perspectives by interpreting the quotes of major figures involved in the war.
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- Social Studies > United States History
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
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This lesson takes a look at the Civil War from multiple perspectives by interpreting the quotes of major figures involved in the war.

