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Cows in Crisis

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Students study mad cow disease and how it has affected the lifestyles of many Europeans. They examine local cattle industry and look for steer- or cow-related products. They organize information they find and present it to the rest of the class.

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mad cow disease

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cattle industry, cattle products, mad cow disease, science
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Grade
8th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Year
2003
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