Students split up into groups of two. One person in the group represented the Union, while the other person represented the Confederacy. The scenario was this: You are best friends and you have been sent to battle. You are on opposing sides. Each group was assigned a battle. They were to research facts about their battle. They had to write a letter to their friend explaining the battle from their perspective (North or South). They had to discuss things they agreed with, things they didn't agree with, and fears they may have. They also made a list of fascinating facts about their battle.
They did an amazing job. I love the way this group thinks. They come up with such great information and present it in such unique ways. We learned about the Battle of Antietam, Shiloh, Fredericksburg, Fort Sumter, and Bull Run.
Caroline and Emma researching
Tatum and Vivian writing their letters
Katey and Karley hard at work!
Caleb decided to sketch a comic strip wuth his ideas about the battle. Great job!
Asis listing his ideas
John Mark and Abram working on a comic strip.
Carson drawing a battle plan
Christian and Bailey working on the Battle of Shiloh
