The Life of a Civil War Soldier – Pre-site Activity 1/
Educator and Interpreter Led

Grade Level: Fourth Grade
Time to Complete: 10 mins.
Title of Lesson: Basic Vocabulary

South Carolina Curriculum Standards Addressed:
• 4.1.15 - Compare and contrast the ways of life in the North and the South.
• 4.1.18 - Describe the Civil War and its effects on the nation.
• 4.5.5 – Describe how American citizens can participate in their government to influence the decisions and actions of that government.

Lesson Description:
This classroom activity is designed to familiarize the student with the basic vocabulary that will be use in the program.

Materials / Resources Provided:
• Vocabulary Worksheet

Focus Questions:
1. What was the difference between the items carried by a soldier of the Confederate army verses that of the Federal Army?
2. Why did the accoutrements of both sides bare a resemblance to each other?