Curated OER
Guardians of the West
Eighth graders discover the role of American buffalo in Westward Expansion. In this Westward Expansion lesson, 8th graders examine primary and secondary sources in order to create a cause and effect chart that features the treatment of...
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: American Bison
Comprehensive reference material on the American bison: its habitat, physical features, eating habits, reproduction, behavior, communication, roles in a prairie ecosystem, and interactions with humans.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: The Search for Identity: David Mamet
Playwright David Mamet is featured for his brilliant use of language in his writings believing that our words and the manner they are spoken depict our identity. See "David Mamet Activities" for extra resources.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: American Buffalo: Spirit of a Nation
Website that accompanies the PBS movie "American Buffalo: Spirit of a Nation." Offers information about the American buffalo and its struggles in the modern world. Also discusses the impact of national parks on buffalo.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Bison (Bison Bison)
Investigate the world of the Bison and discover information on the appearance, habitat, and conservation status of the largest land mammal in North America. Includes images and statistics.
The BIG zoo
The Big Zoo: American Bison
This site provides a general overview of the American Bison. Content explores what this animal eats, where it lives, and its existing social structure.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: American Bison
Use this site to learn some amazing facts about the American Bison and their close brush with extinction.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: American Bison
Can you name any characteristics specific to the American Bison? This site provides information pertaining to this magnificent mammal. Find out about reproduction, habitat, food, behavior, sounds they make, and more when you explore this...
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: American Bison
American bison used to number in the many millions and are now confined to small protected areas. Some facts about these magnificent creatures and photos are available here.
Harp Week
Harpweek: The American West: Slaughtered for the Hide
Short article about hunting and stripping buffalo for their hides, published in 1874 in Harper's Weekly.