# **Web Ranger Activities**

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# **Activity 1**

Pretend that you are a newspaper reporter who has just witnessed the
Battle of Cowpens. Use a computer word processing program to write an
article about the battle.

**Activity 2**

Pretend that you are an artist who has just witnessed the Battle of
Cowpens. Use a computer illustration, drawing, or painting program to
draw what you saw.

**Activity 3**

Try this \"scavenger hunt\" to learn more about the Battle of Cowpens.
Search the website and collect the correct answers to the following
questions. If you need help, you can click on the links that will carry
you to the sections in which you should look for the answers.

1\. The Americans had been losing badly in the South. They won against
some loyalists (other Americans who were loyal to the King of England)
at Kings Mountain on October 7,1780. The Battle of Cowpens was the first
American victory against the British Army in the Southern Campaign of
the Revolutionary War. When did the battle take place?
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find the answer somewhere in the article about *[The Battle of
Cowpens](https://sercms.nps.gov/cowp/historyculture/the-battle-of-cowpens.htm).)*

2\. Daniel Morgan was the American commander in the battle. What was his
nickname? \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
(Hint: Look in [*Brigadier General Daniel
Morgan*](https://sercms.nps.gov/cowp/historyculture/daniel-morgan.htm)
article.)

3\. The night before the battle, the British camped a few miles from the
battlefield. Where did the Americans camp?
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[*Brigadier General Daniel
Morgan*](https://sercms.nps.gov/cowp/historyculture/daniel-morgan.htm)
again.)

4. Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton was the British commander at the
Battle of Cowpens. How old was he when he was promoted to Lieutenant
Colonel? \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (Hint: Check out [*Banastre
Tarleton*](https://sercms.nps.gov/cowp/historyculture/lieutenant-colonel-banastre-tarleton.htm)
.)

5\. During the Revolutionary War, American and British prisoners
frequently were traded for prisoners of their own rank. Until the trade
was made, they were paroled and agreed not to fight the enemy any more.
Why did Andrew Pickens break his parole?
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(Hint: See the article on [*Andrew
Pickens*](https://sercms.nps.gov/cowp/historyculture/andrewpickens.htm).)

6\. At least 15 black males fought for the Americans in the Battle of
Cowpens. Which one removed the boots from a \"dead\" British officer?
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in [*Patriot Minorities at the Battle of
Cowpens*](https://sercms.nps.gov/cowp/historyculture/patriot-minorities-at-the-battle-of-cowpens.htm).)

7\. John Eager Howard led the American Continental soldiers in Morgan\'s
third line of defense. The state of Maryland honored him in what song?
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[*Lieutenant Colonel John Eager
Howard*](https://sercms.nps.gov/cowp/historyculture/johneagerhoward.htm).)

8\. Two ships have been named for the Battle of Cowpens. What nickname
did the crew of CVL-25 give their ship?
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Cowpens*](https://sercms.nps.gov/cowp/historyculture/uss-cowpens.htm).)

9\. What does the crew of CG-63 call themselves?
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Cowpens*](https://sercms.nps.gov/cowp/historyculture/uss-cowpens.htm)
again.)

10\. Cowpens got its name because it was a pasturing area for cattle.
Who was the Spartanburg District resident who butchered beef to feed
Morgan\'s army before and after the battle?
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(Hint: You can find the answer in [*Feeding the
Army.*](https://sercms.nps.gov/cowp/historyculture/feeding-armies.htm))

If you were not able to find all the answers, this
[link](https://sercms.nps.gov/cowp/forkids/cowpens-web-ranger-answer-page.htm)
will take you to a page with the answers . Only use this link if you
really are unable to find the answers.

**Activity 4**

The Robert Scruggs House was not here at the time of the battle, but was
built about 50 years later. It shows us how people lived a long time
ago. As you work on this activity, think about the pioneer spirit of the
people who fought for our freedom and of those who lived in this house.
Many things have changed since Robert Scruggs lived in this house. Below
is a list of modern conveniences and their old-fashioned counterparts.
Match them up. You may look at the [answer
page](https://sercms.nps.gov/cowp/forkids/cowpens-web-ranger-answer-page.htm)
if you really need to.

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  1\. Light Bulb                     A. Clothes Line

  2\. Telephone or e-mail            B. Horse and Buggy

  3\. Car                            C. Candle

  4\. Washing Machine                D. Outhouse

  5\. Clothes Dryer                  E. Fireplace or Wood Cookstove

  6\. Water from Faucet              F. Pony Express

  7\. Indoor Bathroom                G. Washboard

  8\. Hot Water Heater               H. Well

  9\. Microwave Oven                 I. Set Tub of Water in Sun

  10\. TV, Radio, & Video Games      J. Singing and Playing Games
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**Activity 5**

Air quality determines how well we breathe and see things. Many things
affect it: weather, dust, smoke, and pollution, for example. List 3
causes of air pollution.\
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For more information on air pollution and ways to clean the air, you can
go to the [Environmental Protection
Agency](http://www.epa.gov/oar/actions/) site.\
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Name 2 things that you can do to make the air cleaner.\
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By the way, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmetal
Control also monitors the ozone levels at the park. Just for fun, for a
map showing the most current ozone data where you live, you can click on
this page from the [Environmental Protection
Agency](http://www.airnow.gov/) during ozone season (May - September.)

**Activity 6**

What is acid rain? Acid rain comes from polluted clouds. Exhaust from
factories and automobiles produce chemicals that collect in clouds and
mix with water vapor. When it falls to earth, it comes in the form of
acid rain, acid snow, or even acid dew. Too much acid in the polluted
clouds can kill plants, fish, and animals that depend on it. Wind can
blow the polluted clouds hundreds of miles, so we are unable to control
where the acid precipitation will fall. We can walk or ride bicycles
instead of riding in our cars, on our motorcycles and all terrain
vehicles. Next time you\'re going somewhere nearby, ask your parents or
guardians if you may walk instead.

To find out if rain is acid, it is measured on a pH meter and is given a
number from 0 - 14. The lower the number, the more acid it is. The
opposite of acid is base. Normal rain has a pH of 5.0 - 5.6. The pH of
cola is 4, and lemon juice is 2.

Because of the weather patterns in this part of Cherokee County, South
Carolina, Cowpens National Battlefield gets acid rain from industries,
vehicles, and many other sources both nearby and far away. The South
Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has an acid rain
monitoring station at Cowpens National Battlefield. The acid rain
reading at the park is usually around 4.5. Draw a chart showing the
usual acid rain reading for Cowpens National Battlefield.

**Activity 7**\
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Circle the letter of the correct answer. As you work on this activity,
think about how obeying the law helps to keep you safe. You may click
the [answer page
link](https://sercms.nps.gov/cowp/forkids/cowpens-web-ranger-answer-page.htm)
if you really need to.

1\. You are walking down the trail in a National Park and see a snake.
You should:

(a) kill it.

(b) \(b\) give it plenty of space and walk around it.

2\. You arrive at a park and see a monument. It is a great place for a
photo. You may:

(a) stand beside it.

(b) \(b\) climb or sit on it.

3\. You are riding your bicycle with your friends and family. You may:

(a) ride beside them and talk.

(b) \(b\) ride single file in the bike lane in the same direction as the
    traffic.

4\. You are hiking and see a wild animal. You should:

(a) offer it food so that it will come closer

(b) \(b\) enjoy watching it from a distance

5\. You visit a park and bring you pet with you. You may:

(a) keep it on a leash and walk on the trail.

(b) \(b\) bring it inside the Visitor Center.

*Yay!! I have completed all the requirements to become a Cowpens
National Battlefield Junior Web Ranger!*

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Junior Ranger Signature

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Adult Signature