Dive into the strife, conflict, and fractures that caused our universal divide during the American Civil War. Active History: Civil War provides students with meaningful learning experiences through five engaging and easy-to-implement simulations that appeal to a variety of learning modalities and promote critical thinking. These simulations empower students to participate in their own active learning and provide the opportunity to make connections to present-day life. This must-have resource is perfect to support students' deep learning and use of higher-order thinking skills. Support materials include planning documents, templates, graphic organizers, background information, and more!

- 138 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
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0Table of contents
- Cover
- Credits
- Page 3 - Table of Contents
- Page 4 - Introduction
- Page 4 - Research
- Page 10 - How to Use This Book
- Page 13 - Summaries of Simulations
- Page 14 - Correlation to Standards
- Page 17 - Background Information for the Teacher
- Page 20 - Events Leading Up to the Civil War
- Page 20 - The Dred Scott Decision
- Page 25 - Student Reproducibles
- Page 45 - Selecting a Union Leader
- Page 45 - Vote for a General
- Page 49 - Student Reproducibles
- Page 66 - Understanding How Battles Are Fought
- Page 66 - Battle of Kaymat Simulation Game
- Page 70 - Student Reproducibles
- Page 110 - How War Changes Things
- Page 110 - Civil War Fan Fold Designs
- Page 114 - Student Reproducibles
- Page 124 - Civics Simulation
- Page 124 - Examining Conflicts Arising from Diversity
- Page 128 - Student Reproducibles
- Page 132 - Appendices
- Page 132 - References Cited
- Page 133 - About the Authors
- Page 134 - Contents of Digital Resource CD
- Thank You Page