Education

Showing results 1-2 of 2

  • Cowpens National Battlefield

    Weapons of the Revolutionary War

    • Type: Lesson Plan
    • Locations: Cowpens National Battlefield
    • Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
    • Subject(s): Science,Social Studies
    Charleville Musket

    Charleville Musket

  • Rifles vs Muskets in the Revolutionary War

    • Type: Lesson Plan
    • Locations: Cowpens National Battlefield, Kings Mountain National Military Park
    • Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
    • Subject(s): Math
    A man is seen holding a musket at his shoulder firing. A plume of smoke is prominent.

    The two main shoulder-fired weapons of the revolution are the musket and rifle. They both have their pros and cons in battle. Students will analyze and compare the parabolic shape of each weapon. They will try and determine which weapon they would wield.

Tags: armory armories weapons weapon spear spears bow and arrow historic weapons historic weapons demonstrations historic weapons program cannon cannons rifle rifles musket muskets
Back to top

Last updated: July 27, 2023

Tools