How did Union General Ulysses S. Grant view the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in 1865, which effectively ended the United States Civil War? After reading an excerpt from Grant's autobiography, your young historians will...

The end of the American Civil War was marked with many battles. Covered here are the who, what, when, and where of nine major battles that led to the ending of the war. Also discussed are the Gettysburg Address, the Emancipation...

Fifth graders explore leaders of the Civil War. In this history lesson, 5th graders use picture puzzles, vocabulary, worksheets, WebQuest, a Venn Diagram and role play activities in order to learn who the Civil War leaders were, what...

Learners explore myths through the study of multiple texts. Students use James Joyce's "Ulysses," the film "Star Wars," various Greek and Biblical myths to inform a guided discussion of myths and the common themes in these...

Students reproduce the first eleven rows of Pascal's Triangle by recalling number patterns. In this math instructional activity, students are given a series of patterns to work with in order to reproduce Pascal's...

Fifth graders create multi-media newscasts based on their knowledge of Civil War battles of the ironclad ships.

In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions about The Education of Henry Adams. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Students compile a list of titles and authors worthy of having their own festivals, then research and write proposals outlining the activities for a specific book festival. They write analytical letters from the perspective of the author...

Students report on battles of the Civil War. In this American Civil War activity, students conduct research that allows them to report on selected battles of the war. Student's newspapers should include eyewitness statements,...

Eighth graders get a firm understanding of the major contributions and defining characteristics of the American Presidents.

A concise biography featuring the professional life of President Ulysses S. Grant. Identify details of his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics as well as events during the era of Grant's administration.

An image of "Ulysses Killing the Suitors of Penelope", created by Fyodor Petrovich Tolstoy from 1818-22 (Bronze).

This fabulous site compiles political cartoons from Harper's Weekly for the campaing of 1880. The cartoons are drawn by Thomas Nast, and each cartoon is thoroughly explained. A great resource.

A profile of Abraham Lincoln's life leading up to and during his professional career as President of the United States during the Civil War.

Why were the railroads so important to both the Confederates and Union and how were they targets of raids? How were railroad executives involved in the course of the war? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this...

A description of the Battle of Fort Donelson from the National Park Service. It was in this battle that Grant received the nickname, "Unconditional Surrender" Grant.