Details
Pages
14 Pages
Subject
History, US History, War & Conflict
Languages
English
Product
Digital
Grade
6th, 7th, 8th
Resource Type
Activities, Games
Standard
Not standard specific
Description
Kick off your Civil War unit with our U.S. Civil War Scavenger Hunt! This engaging activity is designed to introduce students to the key events, figures, and concepts of the American Civil War through interactive reading passages and stimulating questions. This activity is intended to help you build background knowledge for your students as they begin their study on the US Civil War.
In this game-like activity, students will navigate through clues (questions) and uncover a code word. As they work through their mission, students will explore the causes, major battles, and significant outcomes of the war that shaped the nation. This engaging approach encourages exploration and inquiry, building excitement and curiosity for your Civil War unit!
What's Included:
Pre-Scavenger Hunt Activity: Determine what students now before they begin the hunt by asking students to complete the true/false statements included. At the end of the activity, students return to this page to find out if what they thought they knew was correct. A place to spark a class discussion.
10 Short Reading Passages: Each passage focuses on one particular aspect of the overall topic
10 Code Word Questions: Students answer questions from the readings to discover the code word they will write on their answer sheet.
Student Recording Sheet: Keeps track of progress and answers, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
Teacher Directions/Suggestions: Ideas to help you get the most out of the scavenger hunt. Easy-to-follow instructions to set up and use the scavenger hunt.
Answer Key: For quick and easy reference to facilitate discussion and verify answers.
Post Writing Activity: Extend the learning by asking students to summarize what they've learned. A summary page is included that also includes a list of words students can use in their writing.
Ideal for Introduction or Review:
While perfectly suited for introducing new units as no prior knowledge is required, this scavenger hunt can also serve as a light-hearted review, refreshing students' knowledge in an interactive manner.
©MiddleSchoolCafé Please note: this resource is for use by one teacher only. If you wish to share this resource with other teachers you will need to purchase an additional license for each teacher or they may purchase the resource with their own account. May this resource help engage each of your students in the learning process.
In this game-like activity, students will navigate through clues (questions) and uncover a code word. As they work through their mission, students will explore the causes, major battles, and significant outcomes of the war that shaped the nation. This engaging approach encourages exploration and inquiry, building excitement and curiosity for your Civil War unit!
What's Included:
Pre-Scavenger Hunt Activity: Determine what students now before they begin the hunt by asking students to complete the true/false statements included. At the end of the activity, students return to this page to find out if what they thought they knew was correct. A place to spark a class discussion.
10 Short Reading Passages: Each passage focuses on one particular aspect of the overall topic
10 Code Word Questions: Students answer questions from the readings to discover the code word they will write on their answer sheet.
Student Recording Sheet: Keeps track of progress and answers, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
Teacher Directions/Suggestions: Ideas to help you get the most out of the scavenger hunt. Easy-to-follow instructions to set up and use the scavenger hunt.
Answer Key: For quick and easy reference to facilitate discussion and verify answers.
Post Writing Activity: Extend the learning by asking students to summarize what they've learned. A summary page is included that also includes a list of words students can use in their writing.
Ideal for Introduction or Review:
While perfectly suited for introducing new units as no prior knowledge is required, this scavenger hunt can also serve as a light-hearted review, refreshing students' knowledge in an interactive manner.
©MiddleSchoolCafé Please note: this resource is for use by one teacher only. If you wish to share this resource with other teachers you will need to purchase an additional license for each teacher or they may purchase the resource with their own account. May this resource help engage each of your students in the learning process.
Kick off your Civil War unit with our U.S. Civil War Scavenger Hunt! This engaging activity is designed to introduce students to the key events, figures, and concepts of the American Civil War through interactive reading passages and stimulating questions.... more
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