1 10 5 http://civilwar.williamsonmuseumexhibits.org/files/original/0601f39a12a85444aec3185df77e54fa.pdf 8d267a34d584d02fdba867f7cba2c958 Lesson Plan A resource that gives a detailed description of a course of instruction. Objectives 1. Student will gain an understanding of the hardships that families faced during the Civil War. 2. Students will understand that communication technology was limited during this time, and hand-written letters were the best way for families to keep connected. 3. Students will gain an understanding of the mortality rate during this war- the bloodiest in American history to-date. Materials Cream colored paper Quill pens (angle-cut feathers) Ink (diluted poster paint) Actual War Letters and transcriptions (provided) Primary Source Letter Analysis Worksheet (provided) Lesson Plan Text Introduction: During the Civil War, many families were torn apart. Cell phones and the internet were far from existence. The way that people kept in touch was through writing letters. Lesson: 1. Students will read and discuss the provided war letters from individuals in Texas during the Civil War. 2. Students will analyze primary source letters and answer questions. They will identify three key details in the letter. The students will then work together in pairs to compare and contrast the content from the two primary source documents. 3. Student will imagine that they are a soldier fighting in the Civil War- far from their family and everything familiar. 4. Hand-write a letter to a loved-one using a quill pen and ink. 5. Tell them what you have experienced, seen and felt during the darkest time of America. Use the examples as a prompt. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Civil War Letters Subject The topic of the resource United States -- Texas -- Williamson County. War (Civil War). Description An account of the resource This lesson plan features an activity in which students will analyze Civil War letters as a primary source. To view the file, click the thumbnail under the files heading. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Williamson Museum Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Civil War in Texas, Trunk Manual Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Primary Sources TEKS 4.4A TEKS 5.4 TEKS 6.2B TEKS 7.2 TEKS 8.1 http://civilwar.williamsonmuseumexhibits.org/files/original/ae607c190987da909c69e7bcdfe5d585.pdf df7dc21a36834bbff8da83ddfb721807 Lesson Plan A resource that gives a detailed description of a course of instruction. Objectives The student will gain a better understanding of the medical practices and technologies of the Civil War and of the significant contributions of women in the war, in particular Clara Barton. Materials 8.5”x11” sheet of yellow felt (1 per student) 8.5”x11” sheet of green felt (1 per student) Large “H” stencil Glue Dowel Staples Scissors Lesson Plan Text Introduction: During The Civil War, field hospitals became necessary and were set up close in proximity to the battle fields. A way of designating this was a battle-free zone, medics would raise a yellow flag with a large green “H” marked for the hospital. Women, for the first time, entered onto battle fields as field nurses who would tend to wounded soldiers. 1. Student will trace out the large “H” stencil on green felt and cut out. 2. Glue “H” on yellow felt sheet- landscape direction. 3. Staple the hospital flag onto the dowel rod at the top. 4. Research more medical practices and the role of women in the Civil War. Learn of the changes Clara Barton implemented for first aide on the battle field. What symbol do we now have as a result of Clara Barton? Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Making a Hospital Flag Subject The topic of the resource Civil War--United States United States--History--Civil War 1861-1865--Hospitals Description An account of the resource In this activity students will create a hospital flag and learn about the medical practices of this time period. To view the file, click the thumbnail under the Files heading. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Williamson Museum Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Civil War in Texas, Trunk Manual Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Hospital TEKS 4.4A TEKS 5.4 TEKS 6.2B TEKS 7.1 TEKS 8.1 http://civilwar.williamsonmuseumexhibits.org/files/original/1bc97810de3d71058cca342abb9874a3.pdf 78137e67c56589d0d0201c4b6ce3915f Lesson Plan A resource that gives a detailed description of a course of instruction. Objectives 1. Students will gain an understanding of bias and propaganda during the Civil War. 2. Students will gain an understanding of how the newspapers aided in the promotion of each army. 3. Students will gain an understanding of more soldiers and a better chance at winning the war. Materials Copy of War Headlines Outline (4 options provided) Reproduction copy of Harper’s Weekly, November 10, 1860 (provided) Lesson Plan Text Introduction: The headlines and stories surrounding the images will differ greatly, due to the agenda of the press. The single most significant tool used to fight in the Civil War was man power. Constant requests for volunteer soldiers were seen in newspaper articles for both the North and South. 1. Student will choose a headline page with image and be assigned as a Union journalist or Confederate journalist. 2. Student will write a brief paragraph about something they could have witnessed, been a part of, or that is breaking news to the nation; write a caption for the image; and a headline for the paper. Remember that the stories were typically written as propaganda for Union or Confederate soldiers and were usually not neutral in nature. 3. The class will share their works and describe the intent of each headline and story. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Making the Headlines Subject The topic of the resource United States -- Texas -- Williamson County. War (Civil War). Description An account of the resource In this lesson plan students will write a brief news story to accompany the featured photograph. To view the file, click the thumbnail under the Files heading. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Williamson Museum Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Civil War in Texas, Trunk Manual Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Journalism Media News Propaganda TEKS 4.4A TEKS 5.4 TEKS 7.1 TEKS 7.2 TEKS 8.1 http://civilwar.williamsonmuseumexhibits.org/files/original/58759c6252edbc9e8adba85408974a47.pdf 268e024c297ee4da8154e824c90fe8a3 Lesson Plan A resource that gives a detailed description of a course of instruction. Objectives 1. The students will make a quilt piece on a Civil War topic they choose (for example: War medicine, the home front, weapons, battles, food, supplies, stories, etc) 2. The students will use resources found in the school Library, classroom, etc. 3. The students will share their quilt piece in front of the class, giving a short verbal explanation about the topic they selected. 4. The student will create a quilt that tells a story about the Civil War. Materials Quilt Block Pages (template provided) Construction paper or fabric squares (2”x2”) Glue Sticks Scissors Computer Lesson Plan Text 1. Select a topic from the Civil War. This could also be a homework assignment one week prior to class, and/or teacher could supply a list of topics in advance from which to choose. 2. Library or Media Center Research 3. Bring quilt pieces to class, cut and paste into quilt squares – quilting groups should be aware of the main block about the “The Quilting Party” and its function. Put a sign on your classroom door saying “Quilting Party Today”. 4. Share quilting block with the class; classmates will write down three items they learned about each quilt piece topic. Hang quilt block in your classroom to create a Civil War History Quilt. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Piecing Together the Civil War- Quilting Subject The topic of the resource United States -- Texas -- Williamson County. War (Civil War). Quilting--United States Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource In this activity, the class will use a quilt to record the history the Civil War. To view the file, click the thumbnail under the Files heading. Quilting TEKS 4.4A TEKS 5.4 TEKS 7.1 TEKS 8.1 http://civilwar.williamsonmuseumexhibits.org/files/original/16ec0a16a60974b3a838bf2f41efee1b.pdf e3c1be0a9ed23e443bf255e7055834dd Lesson Plan A resource that gives a detailed description of a course of instruction. Objectives The student will learn about military battle strategy and the tools used during this time period, including horses, guns and cannons. Through this reenactment, the students will gain an understanding of the horrific casualties in our country during this time. Materials 4 ft. lengths of PVC Piping Tape White paper Staples Crayons Fiberfill Lesson Plan Text Making your own battle horse: 1. Divide the class into 2 groups- North and South. 2. Before battle, each soldier must make his own horse on which he/she may ride into battle. 3. Layer two sheets of white paper. Draw an outline of a horse head. Cut out and color both sides. 4. Staple all edges of the horse head except around the neck and stuff with filler. 5. Insert horse head onto the PVC Pipe and tape closed the neck area onto the pipe. 6. Prepare for battle on horseback! Battle: 1. Research a battle and the formations held using your research library. 2. Research the generals who lead each regimen of soldiers and designate roles; some will need to be casualties of war. 3. Head to your school yard and find an area that has high points and low points. 4. Move in formation according to the general’s orders on your horse. 5. Incorporate military strategies used as well as how far a rifle or cannon would reach once fired. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Reenact A Civil War Battle on Horseback Subject The topic of the resource United States -- Texas -- Williamson County War (Civil War) Description An account of the resource In this activity students will gain insight into battle strategy and the incredible loss of life the country faced during the Civil War. To view the file, click the thumbnail under the Files heading. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Williamson Museum Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Civil War in Texas, Trunk Manual Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text TEKS 4.1 TEKS 4.4A TEKS 5.4 TEKS 7.1 TEKS 8.1