Education
Virtual Field Trips
Virtual Field Trips
We’re excited to offer award-winning, student-driven learning, combining curiosity and primary sources. We look forward to providing experiences with compelling questions and artifacts through Virtual Field Trips. See below to learn more about each of the programs and to register. Questions? Email us at [email protected].
Our virtual programs recently received the Pinnacle Award from the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration. This award recognizes content providers for delivering programs with high educational value that actively involve learners at their level and are professionally delivered via videoconferencing technologies.
2024-2025 Field Trips
Senator George W. Norris: The Life Of A Public Servant
Virtual Field Trip: Curious about what it takes to be a public servant? Discover the incredible life and legacy of George W. Norris, one of Nebraska’s most famous public servants! Join us for an exciting and educational journey through history to see how his influence still shapes Nebraska today. Learn how we can follow in the footsteps of this history hero and make a difference in our own communities!
This lesson is 30 minutes and is recommended for 3rd to 5th-grade learners.
The Oregon Trail: Chance Choice And Chimney Rock!
Virtual Field Trip: Walk in the footsteps of the people who lived, worked, and traveled on the Oregon Trail with a virtual visit to Chimney Rock! Students will learn through the real stories of pioneers and indigenous Nebraskans as they explore the themes of choice, change, and opportunity on the overland trails. In this virtual lesson, spark curiosity and experience the Oregon Trail like never before!
This lesson is 45 minutes and is recommended for 3rd to 5th-grade learners.
Bison In America
Virtual Field Trip: Who are some of Nebraska’s oldest residents? Bison! Learn about the deep connection between Nebraska’s history and culture and North America’s largest land mammal in this engaging lesson. Students will explore the impact bison have had on Nebraskans and our impact on bison and each other.
This lesson is 30 minutes and is recommended for 3rd to 5th-grade learners.
George Norris and the Unicameral
Virtual Field Trip: Nebraska has the only one-house legislature in the United States. In this lesson, students will learn how Nebraska’s nonpartisan unicameral works, how state senators represent their constituents, and how one of Nebraska’s most famous politicians made it all possible!
This lesson is 30 minutes and is recommended for 3rd to 12th-grade learners.
Nebraska Trailblazers: The Buffalo Soldiers
Virtual Field Trip: Who were the Buffalo Soldiers? Why are they called trailblazers? Discover the amazing story of America’s first Black servicemen and their connection to Nebraska! Take your students on an exciting journey through the lives and legacy of these pioneers who called Fort Robinson home. Explore their complex history and lasting legacy in this virtual lesson!
This lesson is recommended for 3rd to 5th-grade learners.
Piecing Together the Past in 10 questions or less!
Virtual Field Trip: Explore how Nebraska archaeologists uncover 13,000 years of history at the Nebraska History Museum! In this interactive virtual lesson, students will tour our “Piecing Together the Past” Exhibit, learn about the incredible work Nebraska archeologists do, and get the answers to their burning questions about Nebraska history!
This lesson is 30 minutes and is recommended for 4th to 6th-grade learners.
Nebraska is My Home
Virtual Field Trip: What does a “home” really look like? Is it a house, an apartment, an earth lodge, or a sod house? Let’s explore how Nebraska homes have changed over time! Students will learn about famous Nebraskans, indigenous communities, and unique periods in our state’s history, all through the lens of what makes a place feel like home. They will compare their own homes to the homes of Nebraskans of the past and explore what makes Nebraska feel like home.
This lesson is 30 minutes and is recommended for 1st to 4th-grade learners.
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