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Early Omaha (Free Program)

by  The Durham Museum

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Ever wonder how Omaha got its roots? Learn
about William D. Brown, Native American life, and the struggles families faced
in the early years of the city. Explore what it took for families like the
Creighton’s and Dodge’s to establish the city’s first fire department, police unit, and a public-school system.


A special thank you to our generous sponsors: Great Plains Communications, the Lincoln Financial Foundation, and the Roy & Gloria Dinsdale Foundation.

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About This Program

Cost

Multipoint: $0.00
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FREE!



Length

30 minutes


Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 2, 3, 4, 5

Minimum participants:

10

Maximum participants:

30


Primary Disciplines

History & Social Studies


Program Delivery Mode

Zoom
Microsoft Teams



Booking Information

Programs must be requested no later than two weeks before your desired date. Classes are available Monday through Friday between 9:30 AM CST and 4PM CST. Please check that your account is in the correct time zone before booking.

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

Please notify us with-in 48 hours if it is necessary to cancel a session. We understand that cancelations my occur (ie due to weather) and will reschedule

About This Provider

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The Durham Museum

Omaha, NE
United States

The Durham Museum offers a fascinating look at the history of the region and offers a broad range of traveling exhibits covering subjects ranging from history and culture to science, industry, and more through our affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution and strong ties with the Library of Congress, National Archives and the Field Museum. Please note that we are located in Central Standard Time and ask that you submit your requests in CST.

Contact:
Education Department
education@durhammuseum.org
4024445027

Program Details

Format

1) Program opens with a basic explanation and introduction of the topic
2) We will begin interactive discussion on the beginnings and founding of the city of Omaha..
3) Time is set aside for questions at the closing (as well as throughout the presentation)

Objectives

After attending The Durham Museum’s Early Omaha Class, students will:
1- Identify key events in Omaha history.
2- Identify key people in Omaha history.

Standards Alignment

State Standards

Kindergarten
K.4.1.a Identify concepts of time and chronology
K.4.2.a Compare perspectives of self and others.
K.4.3.c Differentiate between stories from the present and the past.

First Grade
1.4.1.b Compare and contrast family life from earlier times and today.
1.4.3.c Describe how oral traditions, books, letters, and other artifacts help us to understand the past.

Second Grade
2.4.1.b Compare and contrast how different neighborhoods have changed over time.
2.4.3.a Describe historical people, events, ideas, and symbols (including various cultures and ethnic groups) that impacted a neighborhood.

Third Grade
3.4.1.a Describe community events over time using maps and other artifacts.
3.4.1.b Compare and contrast how different communities have changed over time.
3.4.2.a Describe the role of diverse groups of people, events, and ideas in the development of a community.
3.4.3.a Determine factual information about community historical events through use of a variety of sources such as artifacts, pictures, and documents.

Fourth Grade
4.4.1.a Analyze the chronology of key state and/or regional events and communicate their impact on the past, present, and future.

Fifth Grade
5.4.1.a Examine the chronology of key events in the United States and communicate their impact on various groups in the past, present, and future.