Students analyze cowboy literature. In this United States history and literacy lesson plan, students listen to a variety of cowboy songs and poetry, view the video "Rediscovering America: The Real American Cowboy," and view related...

Students define cowboys and learn about their roles on rangelands. In this rangeland lesson, students define cowboys and cowgirls and complete a KWL chart. Students read Cattle Kids and Til the Cows Come Home. Students visit the...

"Stolen from Africa, brought to America,/Fighting on arrival, fighting for survival." Bob Marley's "Buffalo Soldiers" provides high schoolers an opportunity to explore the rich history of the Rastafarians in Jamaica and the Buffalo...

Students investigate the history of country music. They explore various websites, identify the different types of country music, read about members of the Country Music Hall of Fame on their official website, and answer discussion...

Learners examine the influence of music and film on contemporary fashion. In this popular culture lesson, students research select films featuring John Travolta. Learners research selected time periods in American history as well....

This article and audio report [9:05] covers the origins of American cowboy folk songs. Uses popups. Also includes a brief video clip of a 19th century folk song being performed.

Explore the lyrics of five cowboy songs from 1860's and 1870's.

Cowboy culture and its relation to Canadian identity and heritage. Explore to hear cowboy songs and stories and see scenes of cowboy life.

Here is a lesson plan on cowboys and cowboy literature. Students are asked to dissect an old cowboy song and point out the elements of old Western dialect. Also, students are asked to get into small groups and point out characteristics...

This article about the life and music of Ella Fitzgerald explores major moments in the jazz singer's career.

The songs and movies of modern times have had a major influence on fashion. Coincidentally, many of these important fashion-influencing films of recent times had one thing in common: John Travolta. From the white leisure suits ofSaturday...