Texas Cattle Kingdom
4th Grade Worksheet
You are to research the importance of the Texas Cattle Kingdom in the late 1800s and current times. Use the PowerPoint slide notes to view the online newspaper articles. Follow the permalinks embedded in the pictures and shapes (cattle) to find out more.
1. Create a folder with the following: Glossary, Story-map (1-2-3), Create a Branding Symbol, Cattle Trail map, and Cattle Trail math. Choose only one of the following (Vaquero/Cowboy (venn-diagram), or Matching Objects worksheet).
2. The information should be presented in an organized manner.
Use slides #4 & #5 to answer questions 1 through 3.
1) Why was Texas a good place for raising cattle?
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2) List three adjectives to describe grazing conditions.
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3) How much did a cow cost? What was the cost of a sheep?
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4) What danger did early ranchers face? (slide #7) Click to find out!
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5) List three reasons why branding cattle was important. (slide # 7)
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6) Cattle dehorning: name the steps. (slide # 8)
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7) What was a significant health hazard for cattle? How did ranchers keep cattle healthy? (slides #7 & #8) Click to find out!
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8) Click on the cattle shapes to learn more about cattle raising, then select one event and write your account. Use a story map as a guide. (slide # 9)
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9) What brought in millions of dollars to Texas cattle owners? Who is Geronimo? Why is this important? (slide # 11)
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10) Who is Ruth Roach? (slide #12)
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11) How many cows are there in a milking shed? How many men? What is the main difference between the two pictures? (slide # 14)
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12) What caused the end of the open range system? (slide # 15) ______