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Explore the Role of Bison as Ecosystem Engineers | The American Buffalo
The American buffalo and humans have coexisted in North America over the last 10,000 years. Not only did the bison support the ecology of the grasslands, but they assumed a key role in the spiritual life of Native Americans. Through this lesson, you can introduce your students to the ecological significance of the American buffalo on the Great Plains, the multifaceted impacts of human activity in the ecosystem, and the contrasting views of Native Americans and European settlers regarding land ownership and wildlife.
Meet Native Americans Who Are Changing the World | Native America
Being Native American isn’t something that people can turn on and off — cultural ways, traditional values, and how they interact with the world around them are all factors that impact how they live their lives. In these four video clips, you’ll meet Native people from around the country, such as the members of the Dancing Boy Express, who are inspirations to their communities and working to make the world a better place.
Analyze Native American and Settler Perspectives on Conservation | The American Buffalo
Have your students watch three video clips and familiarize themselves with the history of the American buffalo extermination campaign that occurred in the late 1800s and the Native-led and European settler-led conservation efforts that followed. After viewing, encourage your class to examine and reflect on how perspectives differed and how both groups’ efforts were backed by federal policy.
Explore New Resources on Native American Identity, Knowledge, and Culture:
Discover the Sacred Relationship Between Native Americans and Bison (6-12)
Solve Problems Using Indigenous Knowledge (6-12)
Compare Traditional Ecological Knowledge vs. Western Science (6-12)
Inquiry Design Model: American Buffalo and Policy on the Plains (6-12)
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