From the Classroom
When Fourth Graders Command the End of the Civil War
Days 10-11 brought the Battle of Natural Bridge, a civilian primary source, and the end of the Confederacy. Fourth graders learned what it means when continued fighting serves no purpose.
The Battle of Olustee: When Fourth Graders Command Florida's Largest Civil War Battle
Fourth graders command Florida's largest Civil War battle with full understanding of strategic constraints, supply limitations, and military necessity.
Reading Primary Sources After Major Turning Points: How Context Changes Student Understanding
Discover how major turning points in simulations create the perfect context for primary source analysis—making historical documents meaningful instead of abstract.
When the Blockade Bites: Our Civil War Simulation Faces Resource Reality
"We can't afford supplies for the battle AND pay for the penalty? Something has to give!" Our fourth graders discover how the Union blockade won the Civil War.