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Homestead National Historical Park

The Buffalo Trunk

• Type: Traveling Trunk
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

The trunk includes curriculum materials, books, real buffalo bones and hides that can be integrated into history, social studies, art, reading, and language arts curriculum. Additionally, the curriculum materials include student station sheets, so students can rotate stations without the teacher having to repeat instructions.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Buffalo Soldiers and the Holocaust

• Type: Distance Learning ... Guest Speakers
• Grade Levels: Adult Education

As the Allies Forces pushed into German controlled areas, they encountered and liberated survivors in concentration camps. The Buffalo Soldiers not only liberated concentration camps but connected with the sentiments of the survivors as they shared in the experience of being persecuted and segregated by the state. This connection built on shared experiences culminated in the fight against injustice abroad and at home.

Buffalo National River

Buffalo Caves and Karst

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

This lesson was designed to help students learn about karst landscapes and how erosion can form various land features (ex. caves).

Buffalo National River

Buffalo River Watershed

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

This lesson was designed to help students better understand what a water shed is, how it pertains to Buffalo River, and effects human activities have on the river.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Buffalo Soldiers: A Nickname

• Type: Guest Speakers
• Grade Levels: Adult Education

On July 28, 1866, Congress passed the Army Reorganization Act, which established six new all-Black regiments. As they were sent West, a nickname arose for these all-Black regiments. That nickname was “Buffalo Soldiers”. Though the nickname has unknown origins, it has grown to symbolize and honor those who served in the all-Black Army regiments.

Niobrara National Scenic River

Buffalo Soldiers & Dominant Narratives

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade

35 minutes classroom time https://youtu.be/7U5ai5NQ5Yc Students will hear the untold story of the Black American Solders, Buffalo Soldiers, who lived and worked at Fort Niobrara on the Niobrara River and then examine the dominant and counter narratives of the soldiers along with dominant narratives in their own lives by writing for inquiry and critical analysis of current events.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Buffalo Soldiers and the Medal of Honor

• Type: Guest Speakers
• Grade Levels: Adult Education

What is a Hero? Join a Park Ranger for a 45-minute PowerPoint presentation on Buffalo Soldiers and the Medal of Honor. During the almost 90 years that the Buffalo Soldiers served in segregated US Army units 30 Buffalo Soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor. They received the medal for actions in the Plains Wars through the Korean War. Discover four of the men who were awarded the nation’s highest honor for bravery. This program can be given in person or virtually.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Buffalo Soldiers & National Parks

• Type: Guest Speakers
• Grade Levels: Adult Education

Before the creation of the National Park Service, the US Army were assigned to manage national parks. This included the Buffalo Soldiers who were assigned to protect parks such as Yosemite, General Grant, and Sequoia National Parks. Discover the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers in our National Parks and how their contribution across the American landscape continues to be captured and preserved for future generations to learn and explore.

Buffalo National River

Water Quality and Buffalo River

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

This lesson plan was designed to help students understand the importance of water quality as it relates to the Buffalo River.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

What is a Buffalo Soldier to Wear?

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Students will take on the role of the Generals in the Army in charge of military uniforms. They will help decide what changes, if any, are needed to the Buffalo Soldiers uniforms as they are stationed in areas of different climates.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Buffalo Soldier Love Stories

• Type: Guest Speakers
• Grade Levels: Adult Education

How do our relationships and commitments to others effect our actions? These commitments are seen through the actions they take through various periods of joy, sadness, and hardships in the Army. Learn about the stories of African Americans who served in the military and how their commitments to their loved ones effected their actions on and off the battlefield.

Homestead National Historical Park

Follow the Buffalo (3rd - 5th)

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

The American bison or “buffalo” was sacred to many Native American 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 Native American Tribes utilized the sacred animal.

Homestead National Historical Park

Follow the Buffalo (6th - 8th)

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

The American bison or “buffalo” was sacred to many Native American 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 Native American Tribes utilized the sacred animal.

Homestead National Historical Park

Follow the Buffalo (9th - 12th)

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade

The American bison or “buffalo” was sacred to many Native American 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 Native American Tribes utilized the sacred animal.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

What is a Buffalo Soldier to Wear?

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Army regulations determine what soldiers can wear. Between 1866 and 1902, the Buffalo Soldiers experienced a variety of climates as they were stationed out west and abroad. How did Army regulations adapt their uniform policies based on the experiences of the Army, including of the Buffalo Soldiers? Students will take on the role of the Generals in the Army in charge of military uniforms. They will help decide what changes, if any, are needed to the Buffalo Soldiers uniforms.

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Fauna: Draft Animals, Buffalo, and Rattlesnakes

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

If you had to travel over 2 months to reach your destination, which animal would you depend on to get you there? In this lesson and activity, students will predict and experience the three common modes of transportation along the Santa Fe Trail as a relay. They will consider the role of animals in commerce and Westward expansion during the fur trade era.

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Bison or Buffalo? Which is the Correct Name

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Bison herd at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve grazing in the native prairie grasses.

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

Buffalo Soldiers - Klondike Gold Rush

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Who were the original protectors of the National Parks before the National Park Service was established? Why was the military sent up to Alaska during the gold rush? How did the people in the towns feel about the Buffalo Soldiers?

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

The Sound of Buffalo Soldiers! A Musical Bridge to Communities

• Type: Guest Speakers
• Grade Levels: Adult Education

How has music influenced your connection to a community? Throughout the history of the United States military, music has been part of the sound experience of soldiers. For the Buffalo Soldiers, music also served as a tool to build a connection to the communities they served.

Fort Larned National Historic Site

Buffalo Soldiers: The 10th Cavalry at Fort Larned

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade

It was a challenge being among the first African American soldiers in the regular Army but the men of Company A, 10th U.S. Cavalry were up to the task. Learn about their time at Fort Larned.