The Napoleonic Wars: 1799-1815

Overview

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Includes

Materials:
Maps of Europe (1 per group of 4-5 students)
Game pieces (e.g. small toy soldiers, flags) to represent different countries and their armies
Deck of cards with historical events related to the Napoleonic Wars (e.g. "Battle of Austerlitz," "Treaty of Tilsit")
Pen and paper for each student

Requirements

Audience

Outcomes :
Student (depending on the degree and type of disability):
- reacts to the graphics presented in the lesson
- can assign a graphic to a name or event
- is able to build a simple statement on a given topic
- is able to build a statement on a given topic and supplement it with source materials

What Will I Learn?

Objectives :
Students will understand the causes, events, and consequences of the Napoleonic Wars
Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through the use of game-based learning
Students will practice using American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate and work collaboratively with their peers