Library of Congress The Civil War era is one of the most critical and fascinating in our nation’s history. The many books about this period written for young audiences provide a rich context in which to learn about the Civil War itself and to explore more basic issues about the nature of human life and society. The following lesson plan for an upper elementary unit on the Civil War contains links to other Internet sites that can provide valuable cross-curricular materials for you and your students.,Coated Wire
Unit Outline Objectives
Recommended Trade Books
Additional Materials
Building Background
Genre Study: Historical Fiction
Integrating Reading and Writing
Enrichment Activities
Unit Wrap-Up
Publishing on the Web
Links to Other Civil War Sites
