It’s said that a picture tells a thousand words, and the same can be said for maps, so take a break from those textbooks and try teaching the Battle of Gettysburg with maps today!
The Battle of Gettysburg was a pivotal turning point in the American Civil War. We’ve selected four of our historically accurate maps and carefully curated an engaging lesson plan that walks your students through the build-up to the Battle of Gettysburg and breaks down each of the three days of battle. Throughout the lesson our maps will help your students truly visualise the battle grounds, so let’s bring history to life!
- 4 free historically accurate maps:
- Invasion of the North 1st June – 1st July 1863
- The Battle of Gettysburg 1st July 1863
- The Battle of Gettysburg 2nd July 1863
- The Battle of Gettysburg 3rd July 1863
- 4 free lesson plans aligned to each map
About The Map Archive
Do you want your students to immerse themselves in history? Do you lack visual aids to help pinpoint historical events? Do you want a service that allows your students to browse through curriculum-related maps? We are on a mission to bring history to life within the classroom and it couldn’t be simpler! Explore our growing library of over 2,500 historically accurate digital maps, which are perfect for any History lesson.
