FREE - Follow the Buffalo

by Homestead National Historical Park

The Homestead Act of 1862 had far reaching impacts on the United States including western expansion, immigration, and technological
innovation. The impacts of the Act also extended to those American Indians who
already called the West home. The American bison or “buffalo” was sacred to many American Indian tribes. The animals played an integral part in all aspects of
daily life. In this lesson a park ranger will use real parts of the buffalo to
examine the different ways American Indian tribes utilized the sacred animal.

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About This Program

Cost

Multipoint: $0.00
View Only: 0.00
Point to Point: $0.00
By Request: $0.00

FREE!

Homestead National Monument of America does not charge a fee for any of its programs.

Length

40-45, but program can be modified to fit any schedule.

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult LearnersPublic Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff

Minimum participants:

None

Maximum participants:

There is no maximum number of participants, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 students.

Primary Disciplines

Foreign/World Languages, International, Language Arts/English, Problem Solving, Reading, Sciences, Social Studies/History, Writing

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
Webinar
Zoom
WebEx

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjSEZ1DE4cBHHZWnUHmyxVQ

Booking Information

During the months of September, October, April and May the times available for programs will be reduced as the park is heavily involved with on-site field trips during these months. However, please contact us as we may have days/times available that can work for both of us.

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

Homestead National Monument of America appreciates cancellations with 48 hours. If a program is cancelled, every effort will be made to reschedule it.

About This Provider

Homestead National Historical Park

Beatrice, NE
United States

The Homestead Act of 1862 transformed the world. Millions were invited to file claims including, families, immigrants, single women, and freed slaves. Over 10 percent of the United States was homesteaded! The land, long inhabited by American Indian cultures, changed forever. Homesteaders created settlements and farms, drove industrial advancement, and built our nation chasing the American Dream.

Contact:
Education Program Specialist
home_education@nps.gov
402-223-3514

Program Details

Format

1. This program begins with a brief introduction to the National Park Service for first time visitors.
2. We then discuss how the Homestead Act of 1862 affected American Indians.
3. We then move into the American Indian uses of the buffalo. This discussion goes back and forth between videos, viewing of actual parts of the buffalo, and discussion.
4. Time is allowed for questions and answers.

Objectives

The participant will:
- explore the Plains American Indians' use of the buffalo.
- engage in discussion about the affects of the Homestead Act of 1862.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.K1 through 3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.1.1 through 3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1 through 3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1 through 3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.1 through 3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.1 through 3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.1 through 3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.1 through 3
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.1 through 3

NSS-G.K-12.4 HUMAN SYSTEMS
As a result of their activities in grades K-12, all students should
Understand the characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface.
Understand the processes,patterns, and functions of human settlement.
Understand how the forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface.

NSS-G.K-12.5 ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY
As a result of activities in grades K-12, all students should
Understand how human actions modify the physical environment.
Understand how physical systems affect human systems.
Understand the changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

NSS-USH.K-4.1 LIVING AND WORKING TOGETHER IN FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, NOW
AND LONG AGO
Understands family life now and in the past, and family life in various places long ago.
Understands the history of the local community and how communities in North America varied long ago.

NSS-USH.5-12.4 ERA 4: EXPANSION AND REFORM (1801-1861)
Understands United States territorial expansion between 1801 and 1861,and how it affected relations with external powers and American Indians.
Understands how the industrial revolution, increasing immigration, the rapid expansion of slavery, and the westward movement changed the lives of Americans and led toward regional tensions.