Young historians explore ways to help preserve historic battlefields and artifacts. Designed for secondary scholars, the resource focuses on Civil War battlefields and the National Registrar of Historic Places Application. Pupils also watch a video, participate in group discussion, and complete a hands-on-activity to highlight the importance of preserving and remembering important events in history. 

Concepts

civil war, the united states civil war, wartime, wars, battles of the civil war, historic preservation, volunteering, american history, historic sites

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Research the preservation of historical sites in your area
• Have a local reenactment group visit the classroom to discuss ways for students to preserve history 

Classroom Considerations

• Resource is part of a larger unit on the Civil War 

Pros

• Resource includes an extension activity to increase academics' engagement with the material 
• Provides an opportunity to participate in the preservation of historic sites 

Cons

• None