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Grade 4  
Unit 2: Something in Common
Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World
by Mildred Pitts Walter

Internet Connection Activity
African American Cowboys    Cultural Perspectives
Bill Pickett, Cowboy
Connect to this link:
http://library.thinkquest.org/10320/Pickett.htm


  1. See and read about the stamp honoring famous black cowboy Bill Pickett.

  2. Look for information that explains why the Postal Service decided to honor him.

Famous Cowboys
Connect to this link:
http://www.blackcowboys.com/boseikard.htm


  1. Read about Bose Ikard.

  2. What was he known for?


Internet Connection Activity
Cowboy Gear    Find Out More
Sunflower Student Projects
Connect to this link:
http://cyberkids.ccsd.k12.wy.us/sunflower/projects.html


  1. Click Wyoming's Cowboys.

  2. Read about cowboys.

  3. Pay special attention to "What did cowboys wear?" and "What equipment did a cowboy use?"

Cowboygear.com
Connect to this link:
http://www.cowboygear.com/


  1. Click Spurs. See pictures of spurs that cowboys once wore. Read the descriptions.

  2. At the bottom of the page, click Chaps, Cuffs, & Saddles.

  3. Then click Misc. What do you think the cowboys used the items for?


Internet Connection Activity
Ranches and Rodeos    Leveled Books
The Bunkhouse
Connect to this link:
http://www.nationalcowboymuseum.org/diamondr/index.html


  1. Click on Exhibits.

  2. Click on Bunkhouse Exhibit. Click Start.

  3. Run your mouse over the red dots to learn about a cowboy bunkhouse.

  4. List the items found in the bunkhouse and describe their use.

Cody Nite Rodeo
Connect to this link:
http://www.imt.net/~rodeo/rodeo.html


  1. Read about Cody Nite Rodeo.

  2. Scroll down. Look at the events.

  3. Click and read Calf Roping. Click the Back arrow.

  4. Then click Bull Riding. Click and read about the clowns.

  5. Click highlighted words for definitions.