Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Willa Cather Lesson Plans
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.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Nebraska Poets
This overview for Nebraska includes information on featured poets (Ted Kooser and Martha Collins) and poems specifically about Nebraska.
Other
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Details very vividly the wildlife that is found in Nebraska. Talks about what is being done to conserve natural resources.
Other
Lincoln City Libraries: Nebraska's Federal Writers Project
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.
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Platte River
Visit this resource to briefly explore the ecosystem, discover the wildlife, and understand the threats to Nebraska's Platte River.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Nebraska
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.
NSTATE
The Geography of Nebraska
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Nebraska
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.
PBS
Pbs Nova: Killer Tornado of 1928
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.
Nebraska Studies
Nebraska Studies: Horses Change Native Lives
Learn how Spain's introduction of horses dramatically impacted the lives of the Native Indians.
Nebraska Studies
Nebraska Studies: Pedro De Villasur Sent to Nebraska
Concern over the French trading with the Native Indians, the Spanish commissioned Lieutenant-General Villasur to stop them in 1720.
Nebraska Studies
Nebraska Studies: Progressing Into the 20th Century
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.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Nebraska
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.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Clickable Map of the United States
Includes both printable images and fascinating trivia behind the flag of each state. It includes alternate flags used in the past.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Nebraska Folklore
Read a brief folktale, myth, or legend from the state of Nebraska.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Nebraska
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.
Other
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.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50
This clickable map of the United States gives students access to research information from history and tourism to attractions and famous historic figures.
Other
Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery
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,...
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Nebraska
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Nebraska."
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Nebraska
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Nebraska."