Three objectives: 1. To help students understand Civil War fortifications at Fort Donelson (polygonal shapes, locations on maps, Civil War terminology) 2. To help students understand why rivers were important during the Civil War, and why forts were needed 3. To encourage thoughts and reflection on historic preservation and resource protection
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. Civil War Fortifications at Fort Donelson
2. Historic Preservation and Protecting Our Past