George Norris And The Unicameral: How Did Nebraska Become A One-House Legislature? [FREE]

by The Nebraska History Museum

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.

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About This Program

Cost

Multipoint: $0.00

FREE!

This program is made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services

Length

30 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Parent, Homeschool/Family , Learning Pod

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than three classrooms connecting at once

Primary Disciplines

Social Studies/History

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)

Booking Information

Available October through June, Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT.

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About This Provider

The Nebraska History Museum

Lincoln, NE
United States

12,000 years of human history! Many people and cultures have made Nebraska their home. History Nebraska (formerly the Nebraska State Historical Society) has been working since 1878 to collect, preserve, and open to all the state's rich history. At the Nebraska History Museum, and all History Nebraska Sites, we have thousands of objects that help tell the story of Nebraska's past. Through our virtual programming, we hope to make Nebraska's History accessible to all.

Contact:
Araceli Hernandez
araceli.hernandez@nebraska.gov
402-309-6359

Program Details

Format

Welcome (virtually) to the Senator George Norris State Historic Site! Students will connect via Google Meets, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams with a History Nebraska Educator at the George Norris House in McCook, Nebraska. Together we investigate George Norris’s campaign to create the Nebraska Unicameral through primary sources such as photos, objects, and artifacts from George Norris's home. This program is designed for elementary school students to explore famous Nebraskans' influence on our state and local communities.

Lesson Details:
- Lesson Timing: 30 min
- Prep Timing (Optional): 10-30 minutes
- Post Lesson Activity Timing (Optional): 20-30 min

Objectives

- Students have a deeper understanding of how a public servant "builds" a better home for those they serve.
- Students will be able to name the steps in the legislative process in the Nebraska Unicameral.
- Students will examine how George Norris influenced Nebraska History
- Students will be able to identify their state representative and how they work to represent their community.

Standards Alignment

State Standards

Nebraska State Educational Standards Addressed:
SS 3.1.1.a, SS 3.1.2.a, SS 3.1.2.d, SS 3.1.2.f, SS 4.1.2.e, SS4.4.2.b, SS 4.4.3.b, SS 4.4.4.c, SS 5.1.1, SS 5.1.2.f, SS 5.2.3.a, SS 5.3.3