Wichita Wildlife Refuge Bison by Lou Ann Lucero Madill Middle School 7 th & 8 th Math

WICHITA WILDLIFE REFUGE BISON

by Lou Ann LuceroMadill Middle School

7th & 8th Math

Objectives:Students will:

1. Identify the height and weight of the bison.

2. Conversion of measurements.

3. Identify their food source.4. Identify habitat.5. Identify regions.

6. Identify the pregnancy rate.

7. Identify their life expectancy.

Convert the buffaloes height from feet to inches and weight from pounds to ounces.

Find an animal similar to the buffalo in relation to their characteristics.

Describe the buffaloes habitat.

Does the buffalo reside in other regions? If so, label and locate them on a

map.

What is the bisons’ food source?

How much does the bison consume per day/month/year?How much does the calf consume compared to the adult bison?

Identify the pregnancy rate.

What is the life expectancy?

Why do buffaloes run in herds?Explain.

Do they hibernate like the bears?Why or why not?

Explain.

How could you make a profit

from the bison?

Describe the plan.

Bonus Question:What is a Beefalo?

Explain.