Unit Plan
San Francisco Symphony

Aaron Copland: Billy the Kid

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Your class can think about the American Old West as they listen for dynamics, articulation, rhythm, and tempo in the Aaron Copland song, "Billy The Kid." They'll explore how Copland uses music to create an image of life for an outlaw in...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Cattledrives & Barbed Wire

For Students 6th - 8th
For this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions about the development of the West. A short answer question is included as well.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Famous Gunfighters of the Old West for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the famous gunfighters of the old west including fun facts, lawmen, Wild Bill Hickok, Jesse James, and the Wild Bunch.
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Legends of America

Legends of America

For Students 9th - 10th
"A Travel Site for the Nostalgic and History Minded". If you love history, you'll love this site. Featured is much detailed information on history, people, legends, ghost towns, outlaws, and so much more.
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Ibis Communications

Eyewitness to History: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Rob a Train, 1899

For Students 9th - 10th
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid are legendary outlaws of the American West who robbed banks and trains. This is an account of their 1899 train robbery as reported in the June 8, 1899 issue of the Buffalo Bulletin.
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Ibis Communications

Eye Witness to History: The Death of Billy the Kid, 1881

For Students 9th - 10th
An eyewitness account from Pat Garrett that explains the circumstances surrounding his killing of Billy the Kid.