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\nThe Importance of Representative Democracy\n

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\nYoung scholars examine the general concept of representative democracy, and compare/contrast the American representative democracy to the monarchical system. They research the role of legislative bodies in serving the government,...\n
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\nNebraska Cities Word Jumble\n

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\nIn this Nebraska cities worksheet, students unscramble the words that are names to cities in Nebraska. Students unscramble 10 words that are cities in Nebraska.\n
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\nNebraska Counties\n

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\nLearners explore the counties of Nebraska. For this Nebraska history lesson, students examine maps of the state and determine the location of specific counties and conduct research on them. Learners also use the county names to fill in...\n
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\nNebraska\n

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\nIn this language arts worksheet, learners will be searching for words that are all cities in Nebraska. Students will locate 48 words pertaining to the topic.\n
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\nPush or Pull?\n

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\nUtilizing the Nebraska State Quarter, pupils learn about the pioneers who had wagons that were pulled across Nebraska by oxen during the westward movement. Excellent worksheets are embedded in the plan that guide them through this fine...\n
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\nStitching Our Way Through Time to Learn About Nebraska Animals\n

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\nStudents study about animals that have lived in Nebraska in the past, and animals that currently live in Nebraska. They examine how animal life changed since the early beginnings and what has caused these changes?\n
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\nChild Labor Laws in the United States and the State of Nebraska\n

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\nLearners examine child labor laws. In this social justice lesson, students compare and contrast child labor laws of the United States and the state of Nebraska. Learners research primary sources and complete the included analysis...\n
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\nNotable Nebraskan Research and Student Presentations\n

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\nFourth graders explore notable Nebraska. In this lesson on the history of Nebraska, 4th graders will use primary sources to research people of events from Nebraska's history. Students will create a presentation to share their findings....\n
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\nDriving Down the Highway: Billboards in Nebraska\n

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\nStudents review photos of billboards from Nebraska highways. Using these billboards as examples, students design a billboard promoting a city in Nebraska.\n
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\n1850-1874 African American Settlers\n

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\nGo West, young man! Scholars investigate the impact of African American settlers moving to the Nebraska territory, following the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act in the mid 1800s. Using primary sources, timelines, maps, and...\n
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\n1850-1874 Native Americans and Settlers\n

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\nDid Western settlers receiving free land from the Homestead Act realize it wasn't really free at all? Scholars investigate the impact Western expansion had on Native American culture in the mid-1800s. They use documents, timelines, and...\n
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\n1850-1874 Notable Nebraskan: J. Sterling Morton\n

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\nWhat are the characteristics of an outstanding citizen? Nebraskan J. Sterling Morton contributed to the formation of societal and family values in his state. Learners gather information on Morton's life accomplishments from primary...\n
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\n1850-1874 Railroads and Settlement\n

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\nHave you ever wondered how your town was placed where it is? Scholars research the impact the advancement of the railroad due to the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act had on the formation of civilization in the Great Plains. Map...\n
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\n1850-1874 Homestead Act Signed: Who were the Settlers?\n

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\nLife in the great, wide-open spaces of the West! Scholars analyze the reasons behind the vast movement to the Great Plains after the passing of the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the Homestead Act. Using photographic, document, map, video, and...\n
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\nHorizontal Bar Graph: Changes in Nebraska Population\n

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\nIn this bar graph worksheet, students learn about the changes in Nebraska's population from 1880 to 2000 by studying a bar graph. Students answer 7 questions about the graph.\n
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\nA Look Through My Antonia's Eyes\n

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\nStudents explore life as a pioneer in the late 1890's. In this appreciation of history lesson, students read excerpts from My Antonia. Students create presentations about life and culture in Nebraska.  Students write an original...\n
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\nCultural Ties in Your Nebraska Community\n

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\nTenth graders use different resources to collect data about how their specific community is affected by international ties and relations. Resources include local library, city hall, travel agent, visitors bureau, and Chamber of...\n
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\nNebraska Does Business with the World\n

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\nTenth graders examine the connections between Nebraska and the international economy. They identify the countries involved in trade with Nebraska firms and investigate specific Nebraska companies that export and their international ties.\n
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\nNebraska: Using Pictures\n

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\nStudents create a scrapbook about Nebraska history focusing on Post Office murals. They choose their favorite murals and write a story to go along with the mural. In groups, students present their murals to the class and visit the...\n
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\nPromoting Nebraska\n

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\nHigh schoolers engage in a activity about the promotion of Nebraska as a state to visit and live in. They conduct research using the internet about the state and then work in teams to create a multimedia advertising campaign for the...\n
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\nNebraska's Geology, Soils, Groundwater Regions, and Topographic Regions\n

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\nHigh schoolers examine the distribution of geology, soils, groundwater, topography, and geography in Nebraska. They identify various regions and characteristics on a map, and develop a plan to manage the soil and groundwater resources of...\n
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\nExploring Nebraska Art and Architecture\n

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\nStudents explore the art and architecture of Nebraska. Using the internet, they view artwork by various artists and analyze it by using a form given to them by their teacher. They share their analysis with their classmates and discuss...\n
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\nOur Nebraska Story\n

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\nLearners research and use their discoveries to create a computer presentation and a quilt block on Nebraska. They will tell the story of Nebraska in an oral presentation using each piece of the quilt.\n
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\nHas the Look of Nebraska Changed from 1819 to the 21st Century?\n

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\nEighth graders examine and analyze maps of early Nebraska. Using the maps, they compare and contrast them to those of today and identifying how the area has changed over time. They complete a worksheet over the differences in the maps...\n
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