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Object Observation: Purpose on a Powder Horn?

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Young archeologists discover the significance of ordinary objects from the past in an interesting lesson on artifact analysis. The activity focuses on examining the image of a powder horn from the Revolutionary War to understand what it explains about the people who created the object. Scholars complete a worksheet, participate in group discussion, and create an image of a powder horn to further analyze its importance. 

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Concepts
america, american history, the united states, the american revolution, causes of the american revolution, ordinary people, comparing objects, objects, artifacts, historical analysis, historical context, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, image analysis, wars
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners research common items Revolutionary War soldiers carried 
  • Compare the powder horn to objects soldiers carry in the field today 
Classroom Considerations
  • Activity is from Through Their Eyes: Major Causes and Events of the American Revolution Teacher Resource Guide 

Pros
  • Activity works for remote learning situations
  • The resource is adaptable for elementary to secondary students 
Cons
  • None