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

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.

Download the full activity guide

  • Book 2 Activity Guide (all lessons in one pdf file)

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:

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