By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: • Understand how to read and identify various cattle brands. • Explain why the knowledge and ability to read cattle brands was a skill valued by cowboys. • Explain the historic purpose and use of cattle brands during the open range cattle era, and how they contributed to the mutual success of cowboys and cattle ranchers.
Recommended level: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
1. Cattle Brands and the Open Range Era