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Piece Together the History of the Civil War http://teachinghistory.org/civil-war I found this fantastic history resource in The Big Deal Technology Newsletter that I receive.  The interactive posters found below help teach about primary and secondary sources as well as piecing together the History of the Civil War.  Check it out! In 2011, TeachingHistory.org released an interactive poster and companion website about the United States Civil War. The 24" x 36" poster, entitled “How Do You Piece Together the History of the Civil War?”, features a collage of primary sources and related questions that get students thinking about how we know what we know about the past, especially in relation to our country’s most devastating conflict, the Civil War. The question, “How can geography impact a battle?” accompanies a map of Gettysburg, while a slave receipt prompts students to think about the laws, economics and people involved in the institution of slavery. The interactive version of the poster allows students to zoom in on different parts of the poster and click through to find more information about those artifacts and their roles in the Civil War. As a bonus for teachers, the interactive poster includes links to teaching materials and websites related to the Civil War. Topics include children’s voices during the Civil War, African American perspectives, women’s roles, Civil War–era music and emancipation as well as military history and life on the battlefield. Click Here to Access Free Interactive Civil War Poster

Plus: In 2012, TeachingHistory.org released two more interactive posters. “Doing History is Like Solving a Mystery” is an interactive poster for elementary school students. The poster uses images with notes to guide students through the process of developing good research questions and recording their ideas. “History is an Argument About the Past” is an interactive poster for middle school and high school students. The poster walks students through identifying primary and secondary sources of information and then using that information to create an argument. Click Here to Access Free Interactive Elementary Poster  Click Here to Access Free Interactive Secondary Poster