Classroom Jr. » history lessons http://www.classroomjr.com Teacher Resources, Lesson Plans, Worksheets, Classroom Supplies and Creative Ideas for Educators Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:17:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Civil War for Kids http://www.classroomjr.com/civil-war-for-kids/ http://www.classroomjr.com/civil-war-for-kids/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:30:25 +0000 Wendy Piersall http://www.classroomjr.com/?p=1973 My dad is a big history buff, and used to love to take us to Civil War battlefields whenever we traveled in the South. Sadly, I think his good intentions were lost on us – but if we went back today, I’d take my own kids to some! As I was putting together a list of the most important people of the Civil War, I learned a few things myself. I didn’t know that the American Red Cross grew out of Clara Barton’s work as a war nurse, nor that Harriet Tubman single-handedly saved so many people in the Underground Railroad.

Related Pages: Black History Kids Poems, Amelia Earhart for Kids, Greek Mythology Worksheets

Learn About Abraham Lincoln

A new website has been created recently that I think is a fantastic learning tool about Abraham Lincoln. It is a database of the daily chronology of his life – on any given day of the year, you can find out what Abe Lincoln was doing between 1809 and1865, aptly named The Lincoln Log. For example, on today’s date – August 23, 1864, it states:

At a cabinet meeting, President Lincoln asks each member to sign “the back of a” memorandum. Lincoln does not reveal the contents of the document, which reads,”This morning, as for some days past, it seems exceedingly probable that this Administration will not be re-elected. Then it will be my duty to so co-operate with the President elect, as to save the Union between the election and the inauguration; as he will have secured his election on such ground that he can not possibly save it afterwards.”

Not only is the information fascinating, but it will give kids a bit of a personal connection to one of our greatest presidents of all time!

Important Civil War People

There are so many (l-o-n-g) lists of famous people from the Civil War – but I wanted to make it a little simpler for kids. So I chose 12 diverse important people to feature on these printable Civil War fact cards.

These same people facts are repeated in the crossword puzzle worksheet below, which will make them good study tools that work together.

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Civil War Generals and Presidents

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Civil War Important African Americans and Women

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Civil War Generals and Criminals

Civil War Worksheets

Here’s a Confederate states word search, major Civil War battles word scramble, and influential Civil War people crossword puzzle.

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Civil War Word Search

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Civil War Crossword Puzzle

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Civil War Battles Worksheet Answer Key

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Civil War Word Search Answer Key

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Civil War Crossword Puzzle Answer Key

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Civil War Battles Worksheet

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As gruesome as they can be, I’m a big fan of Greek Mythology and the ancient Greek gods and goddesses. Isn’t it fascinating how differently they viewed the world back then? Be sure to also check out our Greek mythology for kids page for coloring pages and printable Greek masks suitable for younger children.

Related Pages: Greek Myths for Kids, Ancient Egypt Coloring Pages

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Greek Mythology Word Scramble

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Greek Mythology Crossword Puzzle

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Greek Mythology Word Search

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Greek Mythology Word Scramble Answer Key

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Greek Mythology Crossword Puzzle Answer Key

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Greek Mythology Word Search Answer Key

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Over the last year I have created a lot of printable masks for different occasions – Halloween masks, animal masks, Chinese New Year and dragon masks, Greek masks, Thanksgiving masks and Mardi Gras masks. Here they all are in one place!

Animal Masks

These also all come as coloring pages – great for classroom crafts and parties

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Dragon Masks
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Cat Masks
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Monkey Masks
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Lion Masks
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Bunny Masks
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Bear Masks
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Pig Mask
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Frog Mask
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Elephant Masks

Halloween Masks

Perfect for Halloween classroom parties and Halloween crafts

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Monster Masks


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Halloween Animal Masks

Greek Masks

Great for theater and history lessons

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Greek Masks

Chinese Masks

Great for history lessons and Chinese New Year

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Chinese Masks

Masquerade Masks

Great for Mardi Gras

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Masquerade Masks

Thanksgiving Masks

Great for American history lessons and Thanksgiving crafts

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Thanksgiving Masks


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When movies come out based on history, it’s a great time to bring these topics into lesson plans. We all know that a little Hollywood glamour always makes kids a bit more interested in homework!

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Amelia Earhart Picture

Amelia Earhart History Lesson (requires free login)

Who Was Amelia Earhart? (from the “Who Was…?” book series) Amelia Earhart for Kids

Amelia Earhart Coloring Pages

Amelia Earhart Photos

Amelia Earhart Timeline

Printable Amelia Earhart Biography

Biography – Amelia Earhart (A&E DVD Archives) Amelia Earhart for Kids

Amelia Earhart Play Script

Amelia Earhart Official Website

Amelia Earhart Movie Trailer

Amelia Earhart Movie Trailer

For more Hollywood in the classroom, check out these posts:

Where the Wild Things Are Activities and Lesson Plans

Harry Potter Activities and Lesson Plans

Dr. Seuss Activities and Lesson Plans

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