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Library of Congress

Loc: The American West: Images of Its People

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Different peoples have contributed to the history of the western United States. To gain an understanding and appreciation of this history, middle schoolers investigate the region's cultures and identify the contributions that each make...
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The History of the Cattle Trail Chuck Wagon

For Students 3rd - 5th
Ever wonder what it was like to be a cowboy on the range? What did they eat? Who cooked it? This site provides a nicely done background on cowboy cooking, chuck wagon etiquette, and links to recipes.