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The American Cowboy

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Middle Schoolers produce a class newspaper about the American cowboy and the times in which he lived with illustrations, feature stories and advertisements typical of the times. This is an ambitious, yet worthwhile project for youngsters to participate in. The final product will be one they can be proud of.

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cowboys, the american west

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cowboys, the old west, old west newspapers, social studies
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Grade
7th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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