Let each group draw a picture showing the event, list the criteria for completing the event, list the potential dangers, list reasons why a person would choose to compete, and then present their findings to the rest of the class. Have students contact the Little Britches Association and the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association for names of cowboys to interview. Read the stories of A.J. Walker, Chris Littlejohn, and Myrtis Dightman. Let students think of a Hall of Fame they would found and then have them list the criteria a person would have to meet to be inducted into this Hall of Fame. Additional activities such as learning a cowboy's song, defining a cowboy's gear, understanding and inventing brand names, and making spurs are also found in the issue.
Research projects are also possible based on the information in the issues.
Students can search for information about why there are fewer cowboys today than in the past, how animals are herded today, the duties and responsibilities of cowboys on the range today. They can also research if there are any cowgirls working with cattle on the range today.