Student Activities

“Goin’ to Cowpens” Chant

Grade Level:
Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
Subject:
Literacy and Language Arts,Social Studies
State Standards:
NATIONAL/STATE STANDARDS:
North Carolina ELA Common Core: RL.1.2; RL.1.9; RL.1.10; SL.1.5; SL.1.6
North Carolina Music: 1.MR.1.1
North Carolina Science Essential Standard: 1.P.1 Relative position and motion of objects

Teacher leads the students in a rousing march to Cowpens National Battlefield! Teacher follows script provided and students echo.

Materials

Download the lyrics to "Goin' to Cowpens".

Procedure

Teacher leads the students in a rousing march to Cowpens National Battlefield! Teacher follows script provided and students echo. Cross the river, squish through the swamp, and swish through the grass. Meet Morgan at Cowpens - "Give three shots and then you're free." 'BANG, BANG, BANG" then swish, squish, and swim back home!

Last updated: November 2, 2018