5/6: Intro to the Civil War

INTRODUCING the CIVIL WAR

DO NOW: If you had just one word to describe the Civil War, what would it be? Explain your answer.

WORD	Explanation

CLASS CIVIL WAR WORDLE:

Of note:

What the Historians would add:

http://www.history.com/videos/meaning-of-the-civil-war#meaning-of-the-civil-war

TASK: Interactives on Civil War

 Explore the interactives here. Complete the Notice and Wonder Chart with your partner/s.

·       Interactive 1: http://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/interactives/civil-war-150#/home

·       Interactive 2: http://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/photos

**If you are a Support Reader, watch this instead: http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/freemovies/civilwar/

TASK 2: Fill-in-the-Blank or Chart: http://www.history.com/news/10-surprising-civil-war-facts

EXIT TICKET: Now that you’ve explored more, if you had just one word to describe the Civil War, what would it be? If it stayed the same, explain. If it changed, explain, too.

WORD	Explanation