Yale University
The Avalon Project: Kansas Nebraska Act 1854
The complete text of the Kansas-Nebraska Act, called an Act to Organize the Territories of Nebraska and Kansas.
University of Michigan
Making of America: Kanzas and Nebraska
This University of Michigan site provides the full text of "Kanzas and Nebraska," written by Edward Everett Hale. The book gives the history, geographical, and physical characteristics of these territories, as well as an account of the...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Nebraska Stars Practice Exam Grade 8 Math
Students can use this LearningCheck item bank to prepare for the Nebraska STARS math exams.
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska State Museum: Ashfall Fossil Beds Resources
The Ashfall Fossil Beds are located in Nebraska, and this page highlights information about the fossil beds and some of the research being undertaken there.
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska: Determining a Molecular Formula
This is a seven part site from the University of Nebraska on molecular formulas. Sections are: Introduction, Purpose, General Safety Considerations, Procedure, Data Analysis and Concept Development, Implications and Applications,...
University of Nebraska Omaha
University of Nebraska: Cheek Cells
This site from the University of Nebraska provides information on the stratified squamous epithelial tissue, which comes from the tissue on the inner surface of the cheek.
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Museum of Nebraska Art (Mona)
Located in Kearney, NE. Regional work is emphasized in the Museum of Nebraska Art's permanent collection. The Nebraska Art Collection is designated by the legislature as the official visual art collection of the State of Nebraska.
Nebraska Studies
Nebraska Studies: Horses Change Native Lives
Learn how Spain's introduction of horses dramatically impacted the lives of the Native Indians.
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska: Racer
The University of Nebraska presents information on the Racer. A nonpoisonous snake found in the prairies and grasslands of Nebraska. A color photo and description are included.
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska: Bull Snake
The University of Nebraska presents information on the Bull Snake, a nonpoisonous snake found in grasslands, woodlands, and farmlands. Map of Nebraska and similar species links included.
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska: Smooth Green Snake
Similar to the Racer, the University of Nebraska presents information on the Smooth Green snake, including habitat, diet, and size.
50 States
50 States: Nebraska (Ne)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Nebraska. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Kansas Nebraska Act
Provides an overview and detailed facts about the Kansas-Nebraska Act that allowed settlers in the new territories to decide whether to have slavery.
Nebraska Studies
Nebraska Studies: Notable Nebraskan: Father Edward J. Flanagan
Father Edward J. Flanagan was the founder of the first Boys Town, a home for at-risk boys, is featured in this biography.
Nebraska Studies
Nebraska Studies: Tribes in Nebraska Give Up Lands in Treaties
Review this discourse of the many treaties enacted between the settlers and Native Americans during the development of the Great Plains, the problems that arose, and the creation of reservations.
Nebraska Studies
Nebraska Studies: Native American Citizenship
After invading the land long lived on by the Native Americans, the United States government only gave them the right to citizenship in 1924 as detailed here.
Nebraska Studies
Nebraska Studies: African American Settlers
This presents an overview of African Americans moving and settling in the West.
Nebraska Studies
Nebraska Studies: Building a Sod House
Here's great information on building sod houses. You can even watch a video of a famous two-story sod house that stood until 1967.
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska: Transpiration Water Movement Through Plants
This tutorial examines how water moves through a plant. Follow the pathway that water takes through plants from the roots to evaporation from cells in the leaves. Learn what controls rates of transpiration, how environmental conditions...
University of Nebraska
Univ. Of Nebraska Lincoln:early Recognized Treaties With American Indian Nations
All of the treaties that were negotiated between Native Americans and the United States government can be accessed here. Charles J. Kappler's Indian Affairs: Laws and Treaties, which is the primary reference for treaty texts, is fully...
University of Nebraska
U of Nebraska: Railroads and Making of Modern America: Railroad Work and Workers
Primary source materials related to employment by the railroads in the 1800s. Content includes letters, an employee database, blacklists that were shared between companies, payrolls, images, and more.
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska Lincoln: Railroads and the Making of Modern America
Jump aboard to examine the importance of railroads during the Civil War. Delve into primary source documents that show how the newly developed rail system played a strategic role in many battles and also examine the role of slave labor...
University of Nebraska
U. Of Nebraska: Railroads and the Making of Modern America: 1877 Railroad Strike
Primary source materials related to the Great Railway Strike of 1877. Includes newspaper accounts, a map, the diary of President Hayes, and various images.
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska Lincoln: Railroads and the Making of Modern America
Corruptions, malfeasance, bribery and fraud - all these terms can describe the construction process of the American railroad system. Search primary source documents to uncover the shenanigans that took place in the late 19th century....
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