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Bison Mystery Box

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Natural design is amazing. Young scientists connect the features of a bison to an assortment of everyday items. A bison's tail is an ideal flyswatter, and a pot stores water just like a bison's stomach. The lesson connects the usefulness of the bison parts to their roles in Native American culture.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have pupils record new vocabulary in graphic organizers such as Frayer diagrams
  • Use the guiding questions for group discussion
Classroom Considerations
  • Required materials are easy to obtain but take time to collect
Pros
  • Adaptable to different grade levels
  • Includes illustrations and graphic organizers for notes
Cons
  • None