Students investigate several aspects of the War of 1812, especially those which pertain to Lake Erie and Ohio, in this unit. The first activity is a simulation of various battles and maneuvers. In parts B and C, students use information from the simulation and from documents of the era to explain the war's causes and outcomes. A student's guide and teacher's manual are provided. The latter includes duplication masters for the simulation, teaching recommendations, objectives, and references. (Author/WB)