Art and the Preservation of the Bison
Students will learn about the ecology of the bison of the plains and how art was used to save them through a series of activities. Student will discuss specific artists whose worked revolved around the bison and how this artwork was instrumental in the conservation of the animal. The student will discuss the role of the bison in the lifestyle of the Plains Indian. Lastly, the student will create a story about bison and a corresponding piece of artwork. From the National Museum of Wildlife Art.
