(Hat tip to Teaching the Civil War with Technology)
The “Best Civil War Lesson Plan” Contest
Sponsored by The History Channel and the Civil War Preservation Trust
Do you have a terrific Civil War lesson plan to share – one that is challenging and relevant to today’s students? Then enter the Best Civil War Lesson Plan contest for a chance to win money and recognition!
Prizes: First Place – $1,000; Second Place – $750; Third Place – $500. Prizes are generously donated by The History Channel.
Who May Enter: K-12 teachers nationwide – in public, private, and home schools
Deadline: All submissions must be received by December 1, 2007.
Guidelines: All lesson plans must include the following elements in order to be considered:
* The teacher’s complete contact information – including the name of the teacher’s school with complete mailing address, complete home address, and preferred phone number and/or email address.
* A brief description of the goals of the lesson and comcepts to be taught.
* A list of the materials to be used, as well as copies of teacher-created handouts.
* A brief description of the time involved.
* An explanation of the methods to be used.
* A list of correlating state standards for social studies or history in the teacher’s home state, or the appropriate NCSS standards (www.ncss.org).
* Use of at least one primary source – this could be an historic photograph, document, letter, diary, or artifact.
* Inclusion of elements that are engaging and thought provoking for students with a variety of learning styles.
If possible, teachers are encouraged to introduce the concept of battlefield preservation within their lesson. However, lack of this component will not cause an entry to be disqualified. Teachers are also encouraged, but not required, to submit a method of evaluation with their lesson plan.
Submissions become the property of the Civil War Preservation Trust and The History Channel, and may be reprinted, posted on their respective web sites, or shared via other forms of media.
Winning teachers will be notified January 15, 2008.
Send your lesson plan to:
Education Department
Civil War Preservation Trust
11 Public Square, Suite 200
Hagerstown, MD 21740
