This document outlines a lesson plan for teaching fifth grade students about major Civil War battles. The teacher will use a variety of methods including a Second Life virtual tour of Gettysburg, online research through a WebQuest, and creating digital stories and newspaper articles in groups. Students will research two battles, taking notes on graphic organizers, then write a newspaper article and create a digital story to depict the "breaking news" of each battle. The teacher will evaluate students by checking their work and participation in groups, collecting assignments, and grading the digital stories based on a rubric.