Lesson Plan

Weapons of the Revolutionary War

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Charleville Musket

Musket at Cowpens National Battlefield.

NPS Photo.

Grade Level:
Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Subject:
Science,Social Studies
Lesson Duration:
60 Minutes
State Standards:
North Carolina: 3.H.1 4.H.1.4; 5.H.1.3; 3.P.3.1; 4.P.2.1; 4.P.3.1; 5.P.1 5.P.2
Thinking Skills:
Analyzing: Break down a concept or idea into parts and show the relationships among the parts.

Essential Question

How was the musket used during the Revolutionary War, and how did soldiers make musket cartridges?

Objective

We will learn about the types of weapons used during the American Revolution. We will learn about many different types, but our main focus is the musket. We will learn how soldiers made cartridges for the musket, and tried to keep them dry during wet weather, and in humid conditions.

Preparation

*Teacher will read the online article-Were Musket Cartridges Used During the American Revolutionary War? Yes!
*Teacher will also show the two short youtube clips about cartridge making, and weapons in the American Revolution

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYUPaX-F_nA (movie-Revolutionary War Cartridge Maker)

Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVYPJPqpPno (movie created by a student about the weapons in the American Revolution)

Webpage: http://www.revolutionarywarjournal.com/was-cartridge-used/ (article-Were Musket Cartridges Used During the American Revolutionary War? Yes!)

Materials

Download Instructions for Making Cartridges

Procedure

See instructions in Materials

Supports for Struggling Learners

The cartridge candy activity will be modeled for students, and teacher or peer helpers will assist those that need help making their cartridge candy.
 

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Last updated: June 20, 2024