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Elementary News: Fifth Grade


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A Soldier's Haversack

18th-Century Artifacts for the Classroom

by Sue Svoboda

The fifth grade has been learning about the Revolutionary War. They have learned about the causes and several of the battles. The class has also learned about the uniforms of the French, British, and the Colonists. They have learned that part of the Colonist's uniform was a Haversack. Each soldier carried one of these canvas bags that held a variety of things needed for battle and daily life, and things they could use during "down time" between fights.

18th-Century Artifacts for the Classroom

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