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Nebraska Studies

Nebraska Studies: High Falutin' Beef

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an impressive history of the introduction of beef to the Great Plains region complete with videos, photos, and lesson plans.
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PBS

Pbs the West: Charles Goodnight

For Students 9th - 10th
Charles Goodnight (1836-1929) was one of the most prosperous cattleman of the American West. Read a thorough biography about him here at this site.
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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: American Bison

For Students 9th - 10th
Content of this resource about the American bison focuses on scientific information, physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding habits, conservation, and more.
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Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Model of a Farmyard

For Students 9th - 10th
A model of a farmyard is rare. This farmyard has a high pigeon tower on one side and cattle lying down on the other. Two men are seated among the cattle.
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Curated OER

Cattle Egret, Breeding Plumage

For Students 9th - 10th
Cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status are the topics delved into on this detailed site. In addition, you can hear the sounds of this species on this site.
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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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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Railways and Economic Regions of South America, 1911

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1911 of South America showing the primary railways, navigable rivers, and local economic resources. The map is keyed to show regions of coffee, cocoa, rubber, wool and mutton production, cattle breeding, and silver mining,...
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Other

King Ranch: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is the official website for King Ranch - 825,000 acres of farm and ranchland. Enjoy the pictures, history, and current happenings of this Texas icon.
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Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Model of Domestic Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
The wooden model of domestic animals features a cow, two calves, and three donkeys. Through magic, the domestic animals will come to life to provide for the deceased in the afterlife.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: A Cow's Digestive System

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how a cow eats and digests food in this video segment from Nature.

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