Our students are deep into their study of the Civil War. We’ve put together some supplemental videos and websites if your students are looking to go deeper.
Resource Links:
American Civil War | This DK Find Out website is ideal for the younger grades to explore and learn about the Civil War.
The Civil War, Part 1 The Places – Photographs | A series of pictures from the Civil War. Check out all the installments: Part 2, The People, Part 3, The Stereographs.
Civil War Battles Interactive Map | Scroll over the map and click on the title of the battle to learn more.
Civil War Timeline | Who doesn’t love a good timeline? They provide an overall picture of the war.
Antietam Battlefield Virtual Tour | Click through the links and see all the stops on the battlefield tour.
“The Mini Page” | A fun, printable newspaper about the Civil War.
Civil War Rags to Riches Game | Answer trivia questions about the Civil War in this online game.
Civil War Challenge and Discovery | An interactive game that will test your knowledge of the affiliation of the states and figures of the Civil War, the locations of the major battles, and the advantages the sides had over each other. Learn while playing!
Online Civil War Word Search | Find Civil War terms in this online word search.
Civil War Jeopardy | “I’ll take Civil War Battles for $300”.
The Emancipation Proclamation | See images of the original and read the transcript of this important document.
The Gettysburg Address – Fun Fact Sheet | Learn some interesting facts about this short but powerful speech.
Video Links:
*Parents, please preview for your students first.
Jefferson Davis | A short video about the first (and only) president of the Confederacy.
The Emancipation Proclamation | A Course Hero video explaining the impact of this famous proclamation.
Emancipation Proclamation | A Khan Academy video delving into the Civil War and the significance of Lincoln’s proclamation.
Solider Life: The Civil War in Four Minutes | Learn what a typical day might have looked like for a Civil War soldier. The American Battlefield Trust has a series of videos about the Civil War. Click HERE to see more.
The Battle of Gettysburg in 3 Minutes | A quick overview of battle that was a turning point in the war.
The Civil War, Part 1 | Crash Course US History discusses the causes and outcomes of the war. Check out Part 2 HERE. (Recommended LMS & up.)
