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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Willa Cather Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Check out this informative resource to learn more about this famous author. This site features links to several other sites dedicated to Willa Cather's life and work.
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Nebraska Poets

For Students 9th - 10th
This overview for Nebraska includes information on featured poets (Ted Kooser and Martha Collins) and poems specifically about Nebraska.
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Other

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

For Students 9th - 10th
Details very vividly the wildlife that is found in Nebraska. Talks about what is being done to conserve natural resources.
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Other

Lincoln City Libraries: Nebraska's Federal Writers Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Rudolph Umland's writing, correspondence, and scrapbooks offer revealing portraits of life in Depression era Nebraska, and a uniquely well-documented insider's view of the local literary community and the Nebraska Federal Writers' Project.
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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Platte River

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this resource to briefly explore the ecosystem, discover the wildlife, and understand the threats to Nebraska's Platte River.
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Cayuse Canyon

The Us50: Nebraska

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents comprehensive information regarding Nebraska's history, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
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NSTATE

The Geography of Nebraska

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you will find a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Nebraska. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Nebraska

For Students 3rd - 5th
Why is Nebraska named the "Cornhusker State?" Use this site to find out about Buffalo Bill Cody and explore the many sides to Nebraska culture.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Killer Tornado of 1928

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a remarkable first-hand account of the day a tornado struck a small town in Nebraska in 1928 taking lives, injurying many, and causing much devastaion.
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Nebraska Studies

Nebraska Studies: Horses Change Native Lives

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how Spain's introduction of horses dramatically impacted the lives of the Native Indians.
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Nebraska Studies

Nebraska Studies: Pedro De Villasur Sent to Nebraska

For Students 9th - 10th
Concern over the French trading with the Native Indians, the Spanish commissioned Lieutenant-General Villasur to stop them in 1720.
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Nebraska Studies

Nebraska Studies: Progressing Into the 20th Century

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an overview of the gateway into the 20th Century in Nebraska and the Progressive Movement. Highlights on prohibition, suffrage, race, and more are included.
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Nebraska

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Nebraska from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
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CRW Flags

Flags of the World: Clickable Map of the United States

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Includes both printable images and fascinating trivia behind the flag of each state. It includes alternate flags used in the past.
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S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Nebraska Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th
Read a brief folktale, myth, or legend from the state of Nebraska.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Nebraska

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Nebraska including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
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Other

Museum of Nebraska Art (Mona)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Cayuse Canyon

The Us50

For Students 9th - 10th
This clickable map of the United States gives students access to research information from history and tourism to attractions and famous historic figures.
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Other

Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
Located in Lincoln, NE. The Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden web site resources highlight its collection of American art. Find examples of 19th-century landscape and still life, American Impressionism, early Modernism,...
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Nebraska

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Nebraska."
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Nebraska

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Nebraska."