Format
1. This program begins with an introduction and overview of the American Civil War
2. Through artifact analysis students are introduced to objects that American women used during this time period. Students will observe and discover similarities between this time period and currently.
2. Through photo analysis students are introduced to four women during the Civil War: Sarah Emma Edmonds, Dr. Mary Walker, Elizabeth Van Lew, and Harriet Tubman
Objectives
Students will use deductive reasoning skills to identify cultural clues in archival photographs and documents.
Students will understand the vast and lasting impact the establishment of women and the roles they took on and the impact they left on many facets of American society.
Students will analyze primary source documents such as pensions, artifacts facts, and photographs to understand the climate and dichotomy of political views.
Standards Alignment
State Standards
Virginia
Social Studies
2.1
2.2
VS.5
VS.7
USI.1
USI.6
USI.8
USI.9