How does studying the past help us understand how the decisions and actions of individuals and groups in the past shape the ideas and actions of our world today? Objective Students will be able to: • Explain what a cattle drive and roundup were and their importance in the Open Range Cattle Era • Describe the similarities and differences between these two seasonal ranching practices • Understand the importance of individuals in a team with diverse skills and knowledge working together to achieve goals Background The Open Range Cattle Era was a time of huge growth and development across the Amer Duration: 60 Minutes.