Traditional use of Tatanka (buffalo)

Traditional use of Tatanka (buffalo) is a 4 part PowerPoint series developed by Badlands National Park and South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

The PowerPoint series includes a brief history of buffalo in South Dakota. Also, there are photos of buffalo parts, like a buffalo hide and tail. Your students are encouraged to guess the traditional use of the buffalo part and its location on the buffalo. Please select one of the PowerPoint presentations below. (PowerPoint version 2002-SP3 or newer is suggested)

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The presentations download very slowly if you choose "Open". Please select "Save", and save them to your desktop for a quick download.

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Traditional Use of Tatanka (buffalo) Part I	Traditional Use of Tatanka (buffalo) Part II
Traditional Use of Tatanka (buffalo) Part III	Traditional Use of Tatanka (buffalo) Part IV

 

 

For more information about Native Americans or buffalo visit Badland National Park (click "For Kids", "For Teachers"), the South Dakota State Historical Society or South Dakota Public Broadcasting.