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RANCH LIFE SERIES | BOOK 2 | COWBOYS AND HORSES

Chapter 6 and 7

Content Area

Social Studies

Topic

The Impact of a Cowboy's Work

Objective

Students will be able to categorize challenges and accomplishments of a cowboy.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):

K.7A, K.7B, 1.10A, 1.10B, 4.12A, 4.12B, 5.13A

ACTIVITY 7A Day in the Life of a Cowboy

EDUCATOR'S GUIDE ACTIVITY 7

A Day in the Life of a CowboyCONTENT AREA: Social Studies

TOPIC: The Impact of a Cowboy's Work

GAME MATERIALS:

• SECURITY BRIEFING (page A7-2): 1 per student or student group• A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A COWBOY GAME - GAME BOARD (included): 1 per student group• A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A COWBOY GAME - GAME CARDS & BACKS (page A7-3 to A7-7): 1 set per student group• Found objects for game pieces (e.g., different colored math manipulative cubes)• THE BOTTOM LINE (page A7-10): 1 per student or student group

READING STRATEGY:

Students read their assigned part (jigsaw table read) and write down three things they want to share with their group from their reading.

• Part One: Pages 35-38• Part Two: Pages 38-42• Part Three: Pages 43-47• Part Four: Pages 48-51

GAME INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Students will read Chapters 6 and 7.2. Divide students into groups of 2, 3, or 4 to play the A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A COWBOY - GAME.3. Students will take turns drawing a A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A COWBOY GAME - GAME CARD. Students will follow

the instructions on the GAME CARD to move their game piece around the board.4. The first student to guide their "cowboy" (game piece) to the game's “FINISH” is the winner.

STUDENT SKILLS ASSESSMENT:

Have students (or student groups) complete THE BOTTOM LINE worksheet at the end of the game.

A7 - 1 RESOURCES AT RANCHLIFELEARNING.COMBOOK 2 | COWBOYS AND HORSES

A Day in the Life of a CowboySECURITY BRIEFING —

WORDS OF WISDOM FROM HANK THE COWDOG:

Working on a ranch is hard. Now we all know that being the Head of Security is the hardest job on the ranch, but cowboys work pretty hard too. There are many different jobs for a cowboy to do on the ranch. A cowboy never knows what his day will bring him when he wakes up in the morning. He may have a plan for what he is going to do, but the cattle, coyotes, and horses may not be aware of his plan. No matter what may happen, any cowboy worth his salt will get the job done.

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Play A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A COWBOY board game. 2. The first player will draw a A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A COWBOY - GAME CARD and read it

aloud. Player will follow the instructions on the GAME CARD in order to move his or her "cowboy" (GAME

PIECE) around the board. Players will take turns reading cards and following card directions.

3. The first student to have his or her "cowboy" (GAME PIECE) make it to the "FINISH" of the workday wins the game!

WRAP UP:

Fill out the Bottom Line worksheet after you have completed the activity.


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A Day in the Life of a CowboyNAME: __________________________________ DATE: ______________

THE BOTTOM LINE

Answer the questions below:

1. During the game, what were three challenges cowboys had on Hank's ranch?

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2. During the game, what were three accomplishments of a cowboy on Hank's ranch?

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3. What do you think is the BIGGEST

challenge cowboys have on Hank's ranch?


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