Theme:

During wartime, the infantry fought on foot; however most of their time at Fort Scott was spent in isolation doing routine and monotonous duties which were necessary, but not all that appealing.

Goals:

• Describe the daily life of an infantry soldier at Fort Scott.
• Describe various fatigue duties common of infantry soldiers at Fort Scott.
• Describe types of activities engaged by the infantry to relieve boredom at Fort Scott.

  Objectives: After participating in this program, the students will be able to:

• Name two daily activities infantry soldiers participated in at Fort Scott.

• Give at least two types of fatigue duties of infantry soldiers at Fort Scott.
• Name two recreational activities infantrymen participated at Fort Scott.

  Suggested Activities:

• Examine some of the elementary students to see if they are fit to be recruits.
• Take the students through some drills such as having them march or stand at attention.
• Have some of the students perform fatigue duties.