Medical
Educator Resources focusing on medical history during the American Civil War
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This website uses the published work of Amanda Akin to paint a picture of life for a nurse during the Civil War. The two links represent two interactive units based around Akin’s book, as well as other primary sources.
via Smithsonian National Museum of American History
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The goal is for students to understand each role through the clothing worn by women, including planned activities surrounding hands-on experience with fabrics of the time.
via Smithsonian National Museum of American History
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In the interactive game, students use clues and artifacts to discover the identities of seven mystery figures. Each figure represents a different role within the war.
via Smithsonian National Museum of American History