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EDUC 500 VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP PROJECT LESSON PLAN I. Grade Level: Ninth Grade II. Topic: Virginia and the Civil War A. Civil War Battlefields: Major battles in Virginia (Listed on attached sheet) B. Virtual Tour of VA Battlefields: http://www.virginiaplaces.org/military/civwar.html http://www.virginia.org/site/features.asp? featureid=198 http://americancivilwar.com/tl/timeline.html III. Standards: A. Specific Virginia Standard(s) of Learning the lesson is designed to meet: Civil War and Post-War Eras VS.7 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the issues that divided our nation and led to the Civil War by a) identifying the events and differences between northern and southern states that divided Virginians and led to secession, war, and the creation of West Virginia; b) Describing Virginia’s role in the war, including identifying major battles that took place in Virginia. Source: History and Social Science Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools – January 2008 Page 1 of 6

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VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP PROJECT

LESSON PLAN

I. Grade Level: Ninth Grade

II. Topic: Virginia and the Civil War

A. Civil War Battlefields: Major battles in Virginia (Listed on attached sheet)B. Virtual Tour of VA Battlefields:

http://www.virginiaplaces.org/military/civwar.htmlhttp://www.virginia.org/site/features.asp?featureid=198http://americancivilwar.com/tl/timeline.html

III. Standards: A. Specific Virginia Standard(s) of Learning the lesson is designed to meet:

Civil War and Post-War Eras

VS.7 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the issues that divided our nation and led to the Civil War by a) identifying the events and differences between northern and southern states that divided Virginians

and led to secession, war, and the creation of West Virginia;b) Describing Virginia’s role in the war, including identifying major battles that took place in

Virginia.

Source: History and Social Science Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools – January 2008

IV. Objective: To learn Virginia’s role in the Civil Wara. Why were so many battles fought in Virginiab. Identify important Union and Confederate Generalsc. How were Virginians effected by the Civil Ward. Why did Virginia secede from the Union

V. Materials: http://www.virginiaplaces.org/military/civwar.html http://www.virginia.org/site/features.asp?featureid=198 http://americancivilwar.com/tl/timeline.html

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Textbook

VI. Procedures:

(Include websites used, URLs, and how you will instruct, integrating the QAIT Model and technology)1. Instructional Set (how the activities will be introduced):

Activity 1: Discuss what students already know or believe about the Civil War.

Activity 2: Discuss what role students believe Virginia played in the Civil War (before and after

lesson discussions.) What as the reason for the war? How did Southerners feel about the war?

Was everyone in the North in favor of the war?

Activity 3: Visit websites

a. http://www.virginiaplaces.org/military/civwar.html b. http://www.virginia.org/site/features.asp?featureid=198 c. http://americancivilwar.com/tl/timeline.html

Activity 3: Group Work

2. Developmental Activities: 1. Instruction:

a. Engage students in a brief discussion in regards to searching the Web for information regarding the Civil War in Virginia. (5-10 minutes)

b. Each group must complete a worksheet regarding the battle timeline.c. Group discussion of time line (10-15 minutes)

2. Guided Practice: a. Review of Battle timeline worksheet as a class.b. Class discussionc. Online virtual tour of Civil War battlefields

3. Independent Practice: a. Worksheet Packetb. Textbook reading

3. Closure: Class discussion

VII. Diversity / Differentiation for Exceptionalities:A. Learning Styles (modalities / multiple intelligences) – Visual, Auditory, Note-taking, Group work, and

discussionB. Gifted – Open discussionC. LEP – Individualized help with worksheetsD. LD, ED, ADD – Group workE. Multicultural Connections – Discussion on the reason(s) for the Civil War (slavery, economics,

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etc.)

VIII. Evaluation: (how you will assess whether the students learned the material; i.e., if the lesson was able to meet the objectives)

1. Brief essay regarding Virginia’s role in the Civil War2. Timeline quiz

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Major Virginia Battles by DateSource: http://blueandgraytrail.com/battles/Virginia

1. June 3, 1861: Battle of Philippi

2. August 26, 1861: Battle of (Kessleler’s) Cross Lanes

3. October 3, 1861: Battle of Greenbriar

4. October 21, 1861: Battle of Leesburg, Battle of Ball’s Bluff, and Battle of Harrison

Island

5. March 9, 1862: Battle of Hampton Roads

6. March 23, 1862: Battle of Kernstown

7. April 16, 1862: Battle of Dam No. 1

8. May 5, 1862: Battle of Williamsburg

9. May 7, 1862: Battles of West Point and Battles of Eltham’s Landing

10. May 23, 1862: Battle of Front Royal

11. May 25, 1862: Battle of Winchester

12. May 27, 1862: Battle of Hanover Courthouse

13. May 31, 1862: Battle of Seven Pines

14. June 1, 1862: Battle of Fair Oaks

15. June 6, 1862: Battle of Harrisonburg

16. June 8, 1862: Battle of Cross Keys and Battle of Union Church

17. June 9, 1862: Battle of Port Republic

18. June 25, 1862: Battle of Oak Grove and Battle of The Orchards

19. June 26, 1862: Battle of Mechanicsville, Battle of Beaver Dam Creek, and Battle of

Ellerson's Mill

20. June 27, 1862: Battle of Gaines Mill, Battle of First Cold Harbor, and Battle of the

Chickahominy

21. June 29, 1862: Battle of Savage’s Station

22. June 29, 1862: Battle of Peach Orchard, Battle of Orchard Station, and Battle of Allen’s

Farm

23. July 1, 1862: Battle of Malvern Hill and Battle of Malvern Cliffs

25. August 9, 1862: Battle of Cedar Mountain and Battle of Slaughter Mountain (Other

names: Cedar Run, Cedar Run Mountain, Southwest Mountain)

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26. August 27, 1862: Battle of Kettle Run

27. August 29, 1862: Second Manassas

28. August 30, 1862: Second Bull Run

29. September 1, 1862: Battle of Chantilly

30. September 12, 1862: Battle of Harper’s Ferry

31. March 17, 1863: Battle of Kelly’s Ford

32. April 12, 1863: Siege of Suffolk

33. May 1, 1863: Battle of Chancellorsville

34. May 3, 1863: Battle of Second Fredericksburg

35. June 9, 1863: Battle of Brandy Station

36. June 13, 1863: Battle of Winchester

37. November 7, 1863: Battle of Rappahanock Station and Battle of Kelly’s For

38. May 5, 1864: Battle of the Wilderness

39. May 8, 1864: Battle of Spotsylvania Court House

40. June 15, 1864: Siege of Petersburg

41. June 17, 1864: Battle of Richmond Turnpike

42. June 21, 1864: Battle of Meade Station

43. July 30, 1864: Battle of Crater or Crater Battle

44. August 18, 1864: Battle of Weldon Railroad

45. August 25, 1864: Battle of Reams Station

46. September 30, 1864: Battle of Hatcher’s Run

47. October 27, 1864: Battle of Burgess Mill

48. December 6, 1864: Battle of Stoney Creek

49. March 25, 1865: Battle of Fort Stedman

50. March 31, 1865: Battle of Whit Oak Road

51. April 4, 1865: Battle of Jetersville

52. April 8, 1865: Battle of Appomattox Station

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