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INTRODUCTION

    You are beginning a long and exciting journey through the Civil War.  The Civil War is a major unit of study in eighth grade core.  During the study of the time period we will focus on many of the events that led to the war, those that occurred during the war, and people involved in the war. The people we will meet, places we will visit, and events that we will explore, played a large and important role in forming the country we live in today.

TASK












 The final major project of the year will allow each student to become very knowledgeable in one primary area of the war.  Each student will select a topic, research their subject, and  each student will present their final project to the class. We will research topics both inside and outside of class.  The information for this project must come from at least three books,
three internet sites and one electronic  reference (CD Rom, video, musical CD).  Other sources are also acceptable, but should first be checked by your teacher before using.

The objective of this project, is to create a poster that illustrates and explains one part of the Civil War and teach the class about your topic.
 
 











STEPS

 This project in total is worth 100 points.  In order to receive the maximum amount of points, each step and due date must be followed.

1.    Topic (10 points)
        Turn in one paragraph typed explanation of the topic.  State your topic and outline what you will
        be reporting on.

2.    Bibliography
        The bibliography will be turned in and graded.
        It must have at least three books and three internet sources listed. The returned bibliography
        must be attached to the back of your final poster.  Please use bibliography format used at
        beginning of the school year.

3.    Poster
       The poster is your visual aid when giving your presentation.  The Poster has five requirements.
        For a complete  discription of the poster requirements, please click here:  POSTER

4.    Presentation
        You will present your project to the class.  Your exact date and time of your presentation,
        to be announced.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

TOPICS
The following is a list of different topics that you may select your topic from.  One topic per student per class.  No duplications of topics.
 
 

Events/Battles of the Civil War

Gettysburg
Vicksburg
Antietam
Fort Sumter
Bull Run
Sherman's March to the Sea
People of the Civil War
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Robert E. Lee
Ulysses S. Grant
Thomas J "Stonewall" Jackson
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Lucrietia Mott
Sojourner Truth
Clara Barton / Red Cross
Miscellaneous
Diseases  of the Civil War
Music of the Civil War
Uniforms of the Civil War
Underground Railroad
Soldiers Life (camps, training, life)
Foods - recipes, products, cooking
Prision Camps of the Civil War

Weapons
.577 caliber British Enfield Riffle
U.S. Model .58 caliber "Springfield" Rifle-Musket
Model 1855 Harpers Ferry Rifle-Musket with Bayonet
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Created By
Monica Baker
Teacher
Iron Horse Middle School
September 2002
mbaker@srvusd.k12.ca.us