This program from Gettysburg National Military Park follows the stories of selected soldiers in each of the two armies that fought in the Battle of Gettysburg. Students will gain an understanding of who the young Americans were that served during the Civil War. The Web site sets the stage and provides context for the program. Students can role-play when assigned characters from among the 35 biographies and photographs of different Union and Confederate soldiers who actually took part in the battle. The Web site also houses information on soldier life, diary excerpts and quizzes.

Thursday ? 10 am -- 12/9

Block Feed: 9/20; 11/3