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A lesson plan for use in middle and high school classrooms. Battles were fought on land and sea during the War of 1812. Early in the conflict, United States forces invaded British-held Canada and also clashed with Native Americans in Tecumseh’s Confederacy.
Featuring two modules with a total of five comprehensive lesson plans, this resource is designed to bring the history of the War of 1812 to your middle school and high school students through engaging PowerPoints, primary source activities, interactive suggestions, and more.
The War of 1812 grew out of quarrels over several issues. But almost all of them were virtually settled before the first shot was fired. The largest share of the fighting was done by troops from the West and the South to remedy grievances that had hurt the business and seamen of New England most.
Have groups research at least 3 battles of the War of 1812. Have students mark each battle on their map, date it, and explain the significance and outcome of each battle.
This Guide is designed to enhance your students’ knowledge and appreciation of this seminal historic conflict through engaging discussion and interactive activities.
In this lesson students will identify various perspectives from the war of 1812 and better understand the impact of the war on the average soldier. Historical Thinking Concepts • Historical Perspective-Taking • Use of Primary Source Evidence Learning Goals Students will be able to: 1. Identify various perspectives from the war of 1812 2.
The War of 1812 was the second war between the United States and Great Britain. The United States won its independence in the first war—the American Revolution. Neither country won anything important in the War of 1812.
