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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how the wild ponies of Chincoteague have adapted to their environment; students discern the challenges faced by land management teams that handle the herds; finally, students propose a plan to balance the ponies' needs with those of other i Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students research wild horses in the American West. They brainstorm how they can help preserve the wild horses. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the world of horses using web sites. They research the history of horses. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students watch a video about wild stallions and conduct research about wild horses and wildlife photography. Students explore the relationships between animals and humans and conduct Internet research about the treatment of wild horses in the United States. Students create a mock newscast about their findings. Full Review »
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- 1st - 4th
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Students use story vocabulary in a variety of activities so that they can recognize and examine the terms in other stories and be able to use the vocabulary in daily speech and writing. They then practice echo reading to develop fluency. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students read selection "Black Cowboy, Wild Horses," and identify characteristics of self-discipline shown by story's main character, Bob Lemmons. Students then identify some of their own traits of self-discipline and reflect upon areas to improve and make commitment to act. Full Review »
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- 12th - Higher Ed
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Students research basic information about horses, horse care and horse therapy effects on humans. They identify what horses need to be healthy and research needed supplies and funds. Students work in groups to prepare an educational video and brochure about the use of horse therapy for humans. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students investigate the use of Appaloosa horses by the Nez Perce Native Americans during the War of 1877. They examine the geography of the area and determine why the Appaloosa horse was suited to this use after looking at historical images. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students write a day in the life story from the point of view of another endangered animal. Students write to your local newspaper to express their opinions on the issue. Students research a horse's diet and explain why horses have flat, grinding teeth. Students compare and graph the trends of mustang population in the West from 1965 to the present. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students view a PBS Nature program about a wild stallion and research about the history, treatment, and behavior of wild horses. Students create a mock news broadcast focusing on the care of wild horses in the United States. Full Review »

