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Students examine the significance of the buffalo to the Native Americans. They conduct Internet research on the buffalo, complete a worksheet, and write a report. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students examine how the Plains Indians vied with white commercial buffalo hunters for the millions of Great Plains buffalo. They create an illustrated broadside supporting the interests of either the Indians or the commercial hunters. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students examine how the Plains Indians vied with white commercial buffalo hunters for the millions of Great Plains buffalo. They create an illustrated broadside supporting the interests of either the Indians or the commercial hunters. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students examine the difference between legend and fact and illustrates the importance of the buffalo in the life of the Plains Indians. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students explore what life in the Chicago area was like hundreds of years ago. They discuss how settlers impacted the environment, and why there are no longer herds of buffalo in the Chicago area today. They read an article and write a journal response. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students view a documentary on the different values and meaning placed on the buffalo. Examining various cultures, they link the attitudes to the treatment of the animal in the wild. They develop solutions to the conflict raised by the use of the buffalo. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students discuss the significance of the buffalo in their Native American community. They interview elders and take a field trip to a buffalo pasture. They conduct research in the library about how the buffalo was used in the livelihood of the Sioux and make a list of all the parts of the buffalo that were used in ceremonies. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students investigate the disappearance of buffalo. They conduct research into the uses of buffalo by the Native Americans. There are resource links included in this lesson. They answer specific questions to help guide the research process to obtain information. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students complete a KWL chart on the Plains Indians. After watching a video, they state the difference between legends and facts about the importance of the buffalo to Native Americans. They also practice their note-taking skills while watching the video and reflec in their journals. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 4th
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Students identify the parts of a buffalo and are introduced to facts about the animal. Individually, they are given an outline of a buffalo and create their own blueprint of the animal to identify the different parts that were used by natives. To end the lesson, they examine the concept of conservation. Full Review »