Civil War Puzzle Station Activity - Abraham Lincoln | Gettysburg

The Civil War Puzzle Stations have students reading passages and decoding interesting facts about the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Battle of Gettysburg, Emancipation Proclamation, and the Gettysburg Address. The codes include ciphers, Morse code, cryptograms, and a final 4-digit code based on the decoders.

Each puzzle and code is different. The codes require students to think differently to decipher or decode them. Some puzzles are easier than others. Some codes require critical thinking to determine what a letter/symbol stands for. Each code will reveal interesting facts about the Civil War. Students can report the final code to you. No props needed!! There are no fancy shapes to cut out, and no silly envelopes to stuff! This is a NO PREP, PRINT & GO activity!

Students practice hands-on, practical problem-solving skills all while learning about the Civil War.

The best age range for this resource is 8+. Please look at the preview to determine if this resource works for your age group. Younger students may need some help with some of the more difficult codes.

You can use the pre-labeled puzzles or you can challenge older kids to choose/find the decoder that works for each of the reading passage puzzles. A set of labeled and non-labeled decoders are included for differentiation. A “How to Decode” puzzles is also included.

An answer key and easy to follow teacher directions are provided.

Time needed: 30-60 minutes

New Feature: I have included a 6 question formative to complete as proof of understanding. Each “clue” also has one question to answer to ensure comprehension for a total of 10 questions. Many times students rush to solve the puzzles without reading or comprehending what they read. The questions need to be answered correctly before they can win!

DISCLAIMER : When learning about history, students are often asked to examine and discuss difficult, sensitive and disturbing historic events and time periods. This resource is in no way meant to trivialize the importance and sensitivity of the topic. As a teacher it is important to set the stage and recognize the diversity of your students. In no way am I trying to make the issue of seem less important, less significant, or less complex than it really is. This resource was created to allow students to move around the room and learn about a difficult topic in a fun and engaging manner. If you do not feel that this resource is right for you, please do not purchase it.

Below is a list of resources that will help teach empathy and understanding of sensitive topics. These sites offer expectations about the content and manner of communication.

· Teaching Empathy in the Classroom

· https://www.tolerance.org/frameworks/teaching-hard-history/american-slavery

· http://thriveingradefive.com/how-to-teach-18th-century-slavery-in-todays-classroom/

· Scholastic

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