Objective: This course teaches you about the history of ranching in North America, guiding you through the arrival of the first people, Indigenous farming methods, the California missions, and the development of the industrial ranching system. A final chapter is devoted to sustainable ranching and choices consumers can make to reverse harmful trends in the industry. 

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Course curriculum

  • 01

    The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 1 - The First People

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 1 - The First People - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 1 - The First People - VIDEO

    • The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 1 - The First People - QUIZ

  • 02

    The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 2 - Indigenous Farming

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 2 - Indigenous Farming - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 2 - Indigenous Farming - VIDEO

    • The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 2 - Indigenous Farming - QUIZ

  • 03

    The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 3 - Missions and Ranchos

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 3 - Missions and Ranchos

    • The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 3 - Missions and Ranchos - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 3 - Missions and Ranchos - QUIZ

  • 04

    The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 4 - The Bison

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 4 - The Bison - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 4 - The Bison - VIDEO

    • The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 4 - The Bison - QUIZ

  • 05

    The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 5 - The Cowboys

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 5 - The Cowboys - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 5 - The Cowboys - VIDEO

    • The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 5 - The Cowboys - QUIZ

  • 06

    The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 6 - Ranching in Modern America

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 6 - Ranching in Modern America - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 6 - Ranching in Modern America - VIDEO

    • The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 6 - Ranching in Modern America - QUIZ

  • 07

    The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 7 - Sustainable Ranching

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 7 - Sustainable Ranching - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 7 - Sustainable Ranching - VIDEO

    • The History of Ranching in North America - Lesson 7 - Sustainable Ranching - QUIZ

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Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Professor Marshall Connolly has spent his life in service to God and the Church as an educator and writer. He is a graduate of the California State University system and has earned bachelor's degrees in English and History, as well as a teaching credential. He has completed additional studies at Whitman College, and the University of San Diego. His interests include science and apologetics and he writes on both subjects for Catholic Online (catholic.org), the World's Catholic Library.

He serves as the first Director of Education for Catholic Online School.

Professor Marshall Connolly

Director of Education