Civil War, Grades 5 - 8


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Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up using Civil War: The War Between the States! This 176-page book includes activities, questions, and discussions about the origin, battles, and effects of the Civil War. The book also includes time lines, an answer key, and reproductions of historical photographs and drawings.




The Civil War: The War Between the States, Grades 5 - 12


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The Civil War: The War Between the States resource book for middle grades provides reading selections, photographs, and graphic organizers to bring this era to life for students. This Civil War book for middle school encourages students to examine the historical decisions of the leaders of the time, as well as everyday people, while completing activities that develop reading comprehension skills. Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.




American Civil War: Key Events of the Civil War Gr. 5-8


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**This is the chapter slice "Key Events of the Civil War Gr. 5-8" from the full lesson plan "American Civil War"** Get a behind the scenes look at a country's inner conflict. From 1861 to 1865, our resource brings to the forefront a war between the north and south of the United States. Find out that the main problems that led to the war were slavery, industry versus agriculture, and state rights. Learn all about Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, and Robert E. Lee. Research the Gettysburg Address and decide for yourself if it is one of the most important speeches in American history. Get down and dirty as you learn all about the attack on Fort Sumter, the battle of Bull Run, and other major meetings of conflict. Delve deeper into the meaning of the war by exploring its impact on women and African Americans. Learn about the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments made to the U.S. Constitution after the war. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.




American Civil War Gr. 5-8


Book Description

Get a behind the scenes look at a country's inner conflict. From 1861 to 1865, our resource brings to the forefront a war between the north and south of the United States. Find out that the main problems that led to the war were slavery, industry versus agriculture, and state rights. Learn all about Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, and Robert E. Lee. Research the Gettysburg Address and decide for yourself if it is one of the most important speeches in American history. Get down and dirty as you learn all about the attack on Fort Sumter, the battle of Bull Run, and other major meetings of conflict. Delve deeper into the meaning of the war by exploring its impact on women and African Americans. Learn about the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments made to the U.S. Constitution after the war. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.




Interactive Notebook: the Civil War


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Notebook Features: * 64 pages, about 8 inches x 11 inches * Ages 10-14, grades 5-8 * Covers the road to war, secession of the states, and the victory of the North * Helps students record, store, and organize information for review/test prep * Correlated to state standards Hands-On Learning: The Civil War Interactive Notebook helps 5th-8th graders create their own American history resource. Students strengthen their US history knowledge and creative and organizational skills through interactive learning. What's Included: The 64-page American history book features multiple lessons and units of study focusing on the Civil War through interactive content. Students record, store, and organize essential information that is useful for test prep. Correlated To State Standards: This standards-based notebook teaches US history through topics and lessons such as pre-war tensions, state secessions, important battles, and the North's path to victory. Benefits Of Interactive Notebooks: Students are encouraged to be creative, use color, and work with interactive content to gain a greater understanding of the topics covered, and become active participants in their own learning journey. Why Mark Twain Media: Designed by leading educators, Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and resources in a wide range of subjects for middle- and upper-grade classroom success.




The American Civil War Begins | History of American Wars Grade 5 | Children's Military Books


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In this book, you will learn about the events that led to the eventual outbreak of the Civil War. Read about the south’s secession from the Union and its effects. Review the significance of the formation of the Confederate States of America as well as the attack of Fort Sumter. Discuss the key personalities and their roles during this time. Start reading today.




The Civil War from a to Z


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The Civil War from A to Z is written from Two Points of View so that one can begin to understand how the United States was torn apart by war not so very long ago. For example, "A, Antebellum" is first told from the North's perspective and then from the South's. This book is written for young people studying the Civil War in grades 4-8.




Kids Discover Plains Indians


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The American Revolution, Grades 5 - 8


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Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up using The American Revolution! This 144-page book highlights events, battles, and people from when the first inhabitants arrived in North America to when the new republic was created. The book covers topics such as the first colonies, slavery, New France, George III, the Boston Tea Party, and the Confederacy. It also includes biographies, time lines, maps, reproducible activities, and a complete answer key.




Let's Take the Battle to the Seas | The American Civil War Book Grade 5 | Children's Military Books


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At the end of this book, you should be able to describe what transpired on March 9, 1862. Discuss the major, but unusual, battle of the American Civil War used ironclad warships. Explain how it has revolutionized the way war was fought at sea. Gather information on the ironclad warships used at the time, including the Union ship Monitor and the Confederate ship Virginia. Start reading today.