Curated OER
Buffalo Crosstick
In this American West worksheet, students read the 7 clues and write the words related to buffaloes and the American west into the puzzle.
Curated OER
Buffalo Hunt True and False
In this American West worksheet, learners read the 10 clues about buffaloes and the American West. Students answer true or false for the related statements.
Curated OER
American Bison
For this bison worksheet, students read several paragraphs about the American Bison. Students learn about its history and its current status and answer questions about the text.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Wild Places: Growing Prairie
Explore efforts to return parts of the American prairie using controlled cultivation and grazing. Compare and contrast the effects of various levels of ground shade on new seedlings.
Library of Congress
Loc: Teachers: Journeys West
A series of lessons utilizing primary texts, including narratives, photographs, and maps, through which learners explore the following question: "What motivated thousands of people to journey west during the 1800s?"