Using the Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System in the Classroom

Curriculum Connections - Where does the Civil Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System fit into National Standards
for American History? Here are some suggestions to help integrate use of the system.

Making a Family Tree - Where to start, who to to ask. Why is family history important? A step-by-step guide appropriate for elementary students and those beginning a study of family history.

Looking at Pictures - A step-by-step inquiry. How do historians look at pictures? What can we learn by looking
at pictures in a new way?

Links to Civil War Lesson Plans - A variety of parks and programs have published quality curriculum-based
materials on the Web.

For Teachers

Using the System