http://www.civilwar.williamsonmuseumexhibits.org/files/original/16ec0a16a60974b3a838bf2f41efee1b.pdf e3c1be0a9ed23e443bf255e7055834dd Lesson Plan A resource that gives a detailed description of a course of instruction. Objectives The student will learn about military battle strategy and the tools used during this time period, including horses, guns and cannons. Through this reenactment, the students will gain an understanding of the horrific casualties in our country during this time. Materials 4 ft. lengths of PVC Piping Tape White paper Staples Crayons Fiberfill Lesson Plan Text Making your own battle horse: 1. Divide the class into 2 groups- North and South. 2. Before battle, each soldier must make his own horse on which he/she may ride into battle. 3. Layer two sheets of white paper. Draw an outline of a horse head. Cut out and color both sides. 4. Staple all edges of the horse head except around the neck and stuff with filler. 5. Insert horse head onto the PVC Pipe and tape closed the neck area onto the pipe. 6. Prepare for battle on horseback! Battle: 1. Research a battle and the formations held using your research library. 2. Research the generals who lead each regimen of soldiers and designate roles; some will need to be casualties of war. 3. Head to your school yard and find an area that has high points and low points. 4. Move in formation according to the general’s orders on your horse. 5. Incorporate military strategies used as well as how far a rifle or cannon would reach once fired. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Reenact A Civil War Battle on Horseback Subject The topic of the resource United States -- Texas -- Williamson County War (Civil War) Description An account of the resource In this activity students will gain insight into battle strategy and the incredible loss of life the country faced during the Civil War. To view the file, click the thumbnail under the Files heading. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Williamson Museum Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Civil War in Texas, Trunk Manual Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text TEKS 4.1 TEKS 4.4A TEKS 5.4 TEKS 7.1 TEKS 8.1