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    Ranch Life Book 2

    Cowboys & Horses Activity Guide

    Home » Learn » Ranch Life Learning » Ranch Life Book 2: Cowboys & Horses Activity Guide

    Download Science and Social Studies Activities and bonus material that correspond with Ranch Life Series, Book 2: Cowboys and Horses by clicking on the links below.

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    Book 2 Activity Guide

    Introduction

    Introduction and Instruction Sheet for Educators Activity Song List

    Activity 1, Chapter 2

    Social Studies - History of Traildriving

    Activity 2, Chapter 2

    Social Studies - Traditions

    Activity 3, Chapters 3B & 5

    Science - Work Horse vs. Pleasure Horse

    Activity 4, Chapter 4B

    Science - Training Colts Game Board for Activity 4 print on 11×17

    Activity 5, Chapter 4C

    Science - Horse Traits Mix Up Arrows for the spinners

    Bonus Video for Activity 5:

    Activity 6, Chapters 3A & 4D

    Social Studies - Most Valuable Asset

    Activity 7, Chapters 6 & 7

    Social Studies - A Day in the Life of a Cowboy Game Board for Activity 7 print on 11×17

    Activity 8, Chapter 7

    Science - Design a Windmill

    How to make a windmill:

    Bonus Video for Activity 8:

    Activity 9, Chapter 8

    Social Studies - The Cowboy's Equipment

    Bonus Video for Activity 9:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=14&v=OncGUaKEteI
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