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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Experiment With Genetically Modified Seeds

For Students 9th - 10th
Compare the growth of normal plants with plants that have been genetically modified to make them resistant to the chemical herbicide Roundup. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract,...
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Weeds Be Gone! Experiment That Affect Roundup Weed Killer

For Students 9th - 10th
Experiment with factors that affect the activity of the weed killer Roundup. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by a section on terms, concepts, and...
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Website
Other

Cowboy Photographer: Erwin E. Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about cowboys and the early west through Mr. Smith's art. Teaching resources are also supplied.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Buckaroos in Paradise: Ranching Culture in Nevada

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of historically significant documents, films, and photos tell the story of Nevada ranching community culture from the 1800s through late 20th century. Curriculum connections are included.
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Us History: The American Cowboy

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the origins of American cowboy culture, at the lives of cowboys and at the responsibilities they had, such as herding cattle to market.
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Article
Other

Gmfn: u.s. Chemical Giant Monsanto Wields Control

For Students 9th - 10th
This article has lots of information on the practices of Monsanto, the chemical giant that produces Roundup and Roundup Ready Grains.