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GCCS Good News: A Civil War Pop-Up Museum!

Posted Date: 11/19/24 (2:51 PM)

A Civil War Pop-Up Museum!
Ms. Fleischman's Classroom
November 19, 2024
This morning, Ms. Fleischman’s classroom turned into a pop-up museum about the Civil War. Students in 8th grade, along with some Juniors were able to visit to learn more about their country’s history.
The exhibits showcased:
📜 Uniforms of the North and South
⚔️ Weapons and medical technology of the era
👩🏽‍🦱 The roles of women and African Americans in the war
🗽 New York State’s impact on the Civil War
Students engaged with artifacts and digital displays, read heartfelt letters from soldiers, studied battlefield maps, and listened to music of the era. A hands-on history experience they won’t forget!
2 students taking notes on clipboards on historical documents
2 students taking notes on clipboards on historical documents
2 students taking notes on clipboards on historical documents
1 student watching a video on LG Board
Student leafing through a book
Student observing Civil War artifacts
students taking notes on Civil War artifacts