Students will investigate the many uses of bison in Native American culture.

Learning Objectives
Students will be able to:
✓ Explain the cultural and sacred significance of the bison to many Native American nations.
✓ Explain the role of bison in prairie ecosystems.
✓ Identify some of the many ways Native Americans used the bison in their everyday lives.

Grade levels: 4-8; K-3
Time: 3-4 class periods
Subject: science, social studies, literature
Skills: analysis, application, comparison, description