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Ranger-Led Field Trips at Andersonville Prison SiteSocial Studies · US History · Grades 6–8Lesson plan

Students will examine the experience of Union prisoners of war through objects in their surroundings. From cannons to canteens, these objects could mean the difference between life and death for these men. Students will study these and other items and discuss how they affected prisoners. This outdoor walking program will enable students to see and touch objects like the ones Civil War soldiers saw and touched, and will give them a better understanding of the Civil War period at Andersonville. Grade Levels: This 50-minute activity is intended for younger students up to fifth grade and mixed-gra

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