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Young People and
the Civil War
From: HSI: Historical Scene Investigation
Grade Level: HS, (College)
Remote Ready: Wth Modifications
Time: 2-3 Class Periods
Length of Reading: Paragraphs
Growing-Up Before They had to: Children of the Civil War
Students read primary sources by or about young people who served in the war or observed it. They answer questions and complete a Venn Diagram. Then they write a paragraph answering an overarching question.
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Grade Level: HS, (College)
- HS=High School
- Though HS is the specified grade level, this lesson would be excellent for college students as well.
Remote Ready: With Modifications
- Links to the reading assignments can easily be emailed or posted for students
- Group work (pairs) might be difficult, though questions could be answered individually
- Paraphrase questions into your LMS so you can grade student’s written answers more easily
- Discussion can be had via typing on your LMS or over video conferencing
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