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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Oxen

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a ox, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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Article
Texas A&M University

Sons of De Witt Colony Texas: The De Leon Colony

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduce yourself to the De Leon's Colony, the only predominantly Mexican colony in Texas in the United States established by Martin De Leon in 1824. De Leon was one of the several impresarios in Texas who was granted colonization...
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Other

Moo milk.com: The Story of Milk

For Students 2nd - 6th
Take this virtual tour to discover where the milk that you drink comes from. Find out how milk gets from the cow to your cereal bowl.
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Other

Texas Beyond History: Falcon Reservoir: Expedition and Settlement

For Students 9th - 10th
Dive into the history of the Texas establishment, and trace the Falcon Reservoir's settlement, with a detailed look at the Leal rancho and the information recovered from archeological investigations.
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Careers New Zealand

Kiwi Careers: Livestock Agent

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides good beginning information about the job, but with the understanding that the specific information such as salary, etc., is from New Zealand. Use the navigation bar on the left to see more information.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Buffalo (Syncerus Caffer)

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers images, statistics, and an overview of the Buffalo's habitat, diet, behaviour, and physical characteristics.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Nebraska

For Students 3rd - 5th
Why is Nebraska named the "Cornhusker State?" Use this site to find out about Buffalo Bill Cody and explore the many sides to Nebraska culture.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Muskox

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site takes a very brief look at the muskox as an arctic creature. Several photographs are also provided.
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Website
Other

Ag Web: Agricultural Information, Tools, and Service

For Students 9th - 10th
AgWeb.com provides the latest news in agriculture, as well as weather and market information, helpful agricultural tools, and more.
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Other

Kids, Cows & More: Texas Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
A quick-reference page with facts and figures about one of Texas' leading industries: agriculture.
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Article
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Almanac: Ranching in a Changing Land

For Students 9th - 10th
Read how the traditional Texas professions of ranching and farming have changed throughout the history of Texas.
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Article
Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Texas Almanac: State of Texas Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the changes in Texas state agricultural industry over the past fifty years.
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Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo: Cape Buffalo

For Students 9th - 10th
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the cape buffalo focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
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ArtLex

Art Lex: Pastoral Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This website describes a specific type of landscape, the pastoral. Includes several examples of pastoral scenes and links to further information on the individual pieces of artwork.
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Canis Major Publications

Dog Owner's Guide: Breed Profiles

For Students 9th - 10th
Articles about many different dog breeds. Each gives an in-depth look at its characteristics, temperament and such. Great resource!
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Website
Other

Hermes: Herald of the Immortals

For Students 9th - 10th
The Olympians depended on Hermes (Roman name "Mercury") to bring them all sorts of news. Learn about his role at this site, which includes a listing of all the times Hermes is mentioned in the Iliad and the Odyssey.
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Lesson Plan
Able Media

Classics Technology Center: Life and Labors of Hercules

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Lesson plan created for eighth-grade middle schoolers with no Latin language background to learn about Hercules and his twelve labors. Includes handouts and examples of student work, as well as ways to add Latin to the project.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Frederic Remington

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Frederic Remington in addition to an extensive listing of his works as displayed at the museum.
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Bagheera

Bagheera: Tropical Rain Forests

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the value and diversity of tropical rain forests. Learn about the rate of decline of these natural wonders, the causes of deforestation, and more.
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Merriam-Webster

Merriam Webster: Dictionary Illustration: Beef

For Students 9th - 10th
Labeled diagram showing where different cuts of beef come from on a cow.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Cowboys of the Old West

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting facts and an overview of the life of the cowboys of the Old West between 1865 and 1885.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Montana: Grant Kohrs Ranch

For Students 9th - 10th
John Grant[disambiguation needed], the original owner of the ranch, from 1853, is sometimes credited with founding the range-cattle industry in Montana. Conrad Kohrs, who bought the ranch c.1866, was among the foremost "cattle kings" of...
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PBS

Pbs the West: Joseph Farwell Glidden

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the Illinois farmer who improved fencing the plains that led to the demise of open-range cattle ranching. Glidden is credited with the invention of barbed wire.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Economic Map of Africa, 1915

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1915 of Africa and Madagascar showing the principal economic products of the area. The map is keyed to show areas of production for rubber, gum arabic, dates, cotton, gold, ivory, and cattle breeding. Other products are named...

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