Nebraska – State Specific and Local Resources
In an ongoing effort to promote the values, culture, and pride of Nebraska, this page seeks to connect Nebraska educators with resources and websites that are specific to our great state and local communities.
Nebraska Geography
The Geographic Educators of Nebraska (GEON)
The resources page includes free rental “Giganto” Nebraska Maps and lesson plans.
Nebraska Educational GIS Initiative
From website: The Nebraska Educational GIS (NeEdGIS) Initiative is a group of people and organizations who believe geospatial technologies have the power to enhance K-12 education in the state of Nebraska.
Nebraska Atlas
Teachers and students may copy any part of this atlas for classroom use or school projects.
Nebraska Government & Civics
Nebraska Unicameral Kids
From website: Unicam Kids is a civic education resource produced by the Clerk of the Nebraska Legislature ‘s Unicameral Information Office. For free copies of the corresponding Unicam Kids! guide, contact the Unicameral Information Office.
Nebraska Virtual Capitol
From website: The interactive “Nebraska Virtual Capitol” website is a resource for students and visitors of all ages to learn more about Nebraska; learn about the history, arts and architecture of the building that serves as the heart of our state government and the Governor’s mansion.
Nebraska History
Homestead National Monument Curriculum Materials
From website: Homestead National Monument of America ‘s K-12 curriculum guide includes the following topic areas The Homestead Act and President Lincoln, American Indians, Frontier Education, Homesteaders, Prairie Animals, Prairie Fire, Prairie Plants, Prairie Insects, and Water Quality.
Nebraska 250
From website: Find educational materials, discover volunteer opportunities, and get tools to bring the celebration into your classroom or community.
Now You Know Nebraska YouTube Video Playlist
From YouTube website: The “Now You Know Nebraska” project is a series of 174 video shorts that highlight unique, fun and interesting Nebraska facts and stories at part of the Nebraska 150 Celebration in 2017. The videos are intended for fourth through eighth grade students as a supplement to history lessons being taught in the classroom.
Nebraska State Historical Society
From website: Nebraska State Historical Society collects, preserves, and opens to all, the histories we share.
Nebraska Studies
From website: Nebraska Studies puts the history of the state at your fingertips, from its very beginning to the 21st century through archival photos, historic documents, personal letters, special video segments, informative maps, supplemental activities, pertinent lessons, and much more.
Standing Bear’s Footsteps: Meaning of Home
From website: Standing Bear’s Footsteps tells the story of the Ponca people, who were forcibly removed from their northern Nebraska homelands and sent to Oklahoma.