How were herbs used for medicinal purposes in the backcountry during the Battle of Cowpens? Objective GOAL: To introduce students to backcountry lifestyles related to the battle of Cowpens. Background The student will relate common plants to the development of the medicines that might have been used during the time of the Battle of Cowpens. The student will use cognitive skills in answering questions posed by the facilitator. The student will use science skills and knowledge by identifying plants and the parts of the plants that were used to make medicines. The student will use sensory skills Duration: 90 Minutes.