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Teacher's GuideWelcome to the Teacher Resource Network for Gettysburg National Military Park, a list of useful resources to guide educators and students through the Battle of Gettysburg. The Student Education Office at Gettysburg offers several resources to help teachers use this national park to provide understanding about the events at Gettysburg and to enrich their studies of the American Civil War. We invite you to explore these options and contact us with any questions you may have. The mission of Gettysburg National Military Park is "to preserve and protect the resources associated with the Battle of Gettysburg and the Soldiers National Cemetery, and to provide the understanding of the events that occurred here, within the context of American history." This mission can be accomplished in many different ways, especially in a classroom. The classroom for your students may not just be your school- Gettysburg National Military Park is a classroom unto itself when your class visits the battlefield park. The goal of the education programs at Gettysburg National Military Park are to educate and involve students in different human aspects of the Civil War experience. Students are given the opportunity to see first hand what the Civil War meant to the people who lived it and what it means to our national heritage today. Our educational goals are not to instruct students in tactics and strategy, but delve into the human aspects and tragic consequences of the war that not only tore America apart, but also put it back together again. The park offers a variety of programs for students during your visit, which you will find under Teacher's Resources. Follow these links to help you gather ideas for your class and find what we can offer you at the park.
TEACHER'S RESOURCES- What the park can offer you and your class on a trip to Gettysburg, and what we can offer if you can't get here.
TEACHER'S FEATURES- Lesson plans and incentives for a Civil War class.
STUDENT FEATURES- Ideas and activities for students.
Bringing Gettysburg Into Your ClassroomTRAVELING TRUNK PROGRAM: "THE LIFE OF A CIVIL WAR SOLDIER"
WHEN: The trunks are available for two-week time slots throughout the school year, but ACT NOW. Once the slots are filled, you may be placed on a waiting list. WHERE: The trunk is shipped directly to your school and your classroom. You may set up the six learning stations there, or use a common room so that the whole school can become involved. WHO: Three of our trunks are targeted toward 5th graders, and one is targeted specifically toward 8th grade students. The trunks have been shipped and used successfully in Florida, Washington . . . even Hawaii!! HOW: If you are interested in receiving a trunk, please leave your school fax number on the voicemail system of our Education Coordinator (717) 334-1124 extension 420. You will receive an application form and, if available, a trunk will be shipped to your school on a specified date. Your school will then submit a donation check covering the cost of the shipping expense of the trunk (average cost is $120.) DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS: LIVE BROADCASTS TO YOUR CLASSROOM
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National Park Service
Gettysburg
National Military Park
97 Taneytown Road
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325