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Curated OER

Bill Pickett, Bulldoggin' Cowboy

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Who was Bill Picket? Interested readers work through an informational passage to find out about a famous "bulldogger" from the old West. They answer several reading comprehension questions and use a seven step process to decode new...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

I'm Heading To the Rodeo

For Teachers 1st
First graders read a realistic fiction book entitled "I'm Heading To The Rodeo." They predict what may happen in the story from observing the picture. After reading the book, 1st graders discuss the story and connect it with their own...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rodeo Round-Up

For Teachers 1st
First graders create a graph of the various teachers' favorite events at the rodeo.
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Article
Bullock Texas State History Museum

Bullock Museum: Vaqueros

For Students 9th - 10th
Hear the campfire stories of the people who embody Texas. Learn about the cowboy way; how to rope and ride.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: American Masters: Aaron Copland

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed biography of American composer. Site includes photos and timeline of major works.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Classics for Kids: Lesson Plans

For Teachers K - 1st
Teach the basics of classical music to your students with this collection of lesson plans. Study a classical music composer and a selected piece of music with these lesson plans that are based on national and state standards.
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Lesson Plan
Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Bull Rider Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Layne's father was killed while riding a bull and his mother wants him nowhere near them. But Layne practices without her knowledge. This teacher's guide for Bull Rider by Marilyn Halvorson includes a book summary, discussion topics and...
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Website
PBS

Classics for Kids: Aaron Copland "Hoe Down"

For Students 3rd - 8th
Several radio shows with music clips regarding "Rodeo" and other works by Copland. Click to a short biography.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Composer Aaron Copland

For Students 3rd - 8th
Composer Aaron Copland came from humble beginnings. He wrote music that captured the American spirit. This site provides a biography of Copland.
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Handout
Classical Net

Classical Net: Aaron Copland, 1900 1990

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography, with a good list of works, make this worthwhile, with links to related composers and at least one work, "Appalachian Spring."
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Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: u.s. History/literature Lesson Plan: Cowboys

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Here is a lesson plan on cowboys and cowboy literature. Students are asked to dissect an old cowboy song and point out the elements of old Western dialect. Also, students are asked to get into small groups and point out characteristics...
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Handout
Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Aaron Copland

For Students 3rd - 8th
Aaron Copland (1900-1990 CE) was one of the first composers to put jazzy music into symphonic music, Copland was also one of the greatest American composers. Read more about him and his work. Use RealAudio or Windows Media Player to...
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Website
Other

Canadian Professional Rodeo Association: Pro Rodeo Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
This organization promotes the sport of rodeo throughout the country of Canada. It has events and clubs.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Santa Barbara News Press: Rodeo History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains the difference of the early rodeo from the rodeo as seen today on television. Includes links to biographical information about Ron Ralls and a current rodeo schedule.