virtual field trip project lesson plan
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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.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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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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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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