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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 instructional activity 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

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

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