Museum Live! Native American Heritage Month

by The Durham Museum

The Durham Museum will explore information about our tipi, earth lodge, and our temporary exhibit covering Chief Standing Bear. Learn about some of the Native American Nations that lived in the Plains in the 1800s. Nebraska State Historical Society will also join this episode!

For Recommended for students in Kindergarten-5th grade, but all ages are welcome

Desert Plant Adaptations (Grades 1-6) 

by Longwood Gardens

Travel through Longwood’s Conservatory virtually and get an up-close look at our desert plants. Identify characteristics of the desert climate and how plants have adapted to survive. 

For Grades 1-6

Cooking Up History

by Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Dig into the foodways of colonial Virginians from various cultural backgrounds. Learn how people preserved and cooked food without refrigeration or electricity. And maybe show off your cooking skills by trying out a historical recipe at home!

For Homeschoolers

Community of Learning

Jamestown STEM - Force, Motion, Energy, and Jamestown!

by Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Force, motion, and energy have existed in all societies throughout history, including Jamestown! Learn about potential and kinetic energy, force, motion, friction and more by examining Powhatan tools and weaponry. Discover how the STEM connection between past and present can impact your future!

For Grades K - 6

Community of Learning

Tsenacommacah to Fort Monroe

by Fort Monroe Authority

Can there be more than one name for the land we live on today? Come learn about the indigenous peoples that first controlled the land we now call Fort Monroe!

For Grades K - 6

Community of Learning

A Writer's Life for Me

by Author Marty Chan

Author and playwright Marty Chan reveals the joys of being a full-time writer and the work that goes on behind the scenes to turn ideas into books and plays that people enjoy.

For Grades 4 & Up

Museum Live! Thanksgiving

by The Durham Museum

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Museum LIVE! We will discuss train travel during the holidays including what a good meal on the train would cost! Professor Durham introduces a great book about the history of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. Don’t miss these topics and much more.
 

For Recommended for students in Kindergarten-5th grade, but all ages are welcome

Art as Action: Revolutionary Messages in Paint and Print

by Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

In the turbulent years leading up to the American Revolution, colonial artists transformed images into powerful tools for change. This session explores iconic works including Benjamin Franklin’s 1754 “Join or Die” snake and Paul Revere’s 1770 “The Bloody Massacre,” to reveal how these images captured the hopes, grievances, and ideals of the era while also inspiring public action. Participants will gain practical classroom strategies and ready-to-use resources designed to help students critically analyze and engage with these powerful expressions of resistance.

For Educators - Professional Development

Heart of a Hall of Famer: BRUCE MATTHEWS

by Pro Football Hall of Fame

The Pro Football Hall of Fame once again will offer its highly popular Heart of a Hall of Famer series, connected by Extreme Networks, on November 18 at 12:30 p.m. ET with Hall of Famer BRUCE MATTHEWS. 
 
The program provides students the opportunity to learn firsthand what it took beyond athletic ability to achieve success on and off the field. 
 
The Houston Oilers selected offensive lineman Bruce Matthews with the ninth pick overall in the 1983 National Football League Draft. When Matthews retired as a member of the Tennessee Titans following the 2001 season, no full-time positional player in NFL history had competed in more games (296) than the former USC All-American.  
 
Incredibly valuable to the team’s offense, Matthews eventually played every position along the Oilers/Titans offensive line during his long career. He made his most starts at guard (99 on the left side, and 67 as the right guard) and center (87). He also started 22 games as the team’s right tackle and 17 at left tackle.
 
As the team’s fortunes improved, the accolades came in great numbers for Matthews. Beginning in 1988 and continuing through his final year, he was selected to the Pro Bowl each and every season. His 14 consecutive Pro Bowls (nine at guard, five at center) tied Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen for the most ever.  
 
Matthews was also named first-team All-Pro nine times (1988-1993, 1998-2000) and All-AFC 12 seasons (1988-1993, 1995-2000). He was selected as a guard on the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s.
 
Any school can connect to the Heart of a Hall of Famer program via a PC/MAC/IOS/Android device using Zoom. There are limited interactive spots available, and the first seven (7) schools to register will receive those spots. If you register and are not one of the first seven (7) schools, you can still be part of the program as a “view only” school. You still will be able to access the chat function to ask Matthews a question.
 
A session is available to grades 4-12 free of charge, thanks to our sponsors at Extreme Networks! For more information or to register, please contact our Education Department at Education@ProFootballHOF.com
 

For Grades 4-12

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Flashlight Physics: Exploring Energy and Color

by Air & Space STEM Outreach

During Flashlight Physics: Exploring Energy and Color uncover one of the coolest secrets about light—different colors actually carry different amounts of energy! Using glowing powders painted on paper and LED flashlights of various colors, we’ll see firsthand how some lights make the powders glow brighter than others. We’ll test what happens when we expose the glow in the dark powders to red, green, white, and ultraviolet light, and compare how much glow each one creates. This demo not only shows how energy varies with color, but it also connects to the science being conducted at the AFRL Quantum Lab, where researchers use light in cutting-edge experiments. Just like in that lab, we’ll be exploring photons, energy, and the visible spectrum, only with simple tools you can touch and see in person! By the end, you’ll understand why blue light is more energetic than red, and how that plays into quantum science and real-world applications.

For Grades K - 6

Community of Learning

The Fur Trade in the Great Lakes

by CMU Museum of Cultural & Natural History

Engage with authentic historical artifacts while you learn what life was like for both Indigenous peoples and French voyageurs during the height of the Fur Trade in Michigan.

For Grades K - 6

Community of Learning

We are the Buffalo and the Buffalo are Us!

by Bash the Trash Environmental Arts

Learn about our magnificent relative, the Buffalo. Once, they covered Turtle Island like an ocean, keeping everything healthy. Join Renee Sans Souci - a member of the Umonhon People of Nebraska - to learn about the original beings of the land: Our powerful relatives the Buffalo, the great healers of Mother Earth.

For Grades K - 6

Museum Live! Winter Weather

by The Durham Museum

Catch our winter weather episode to learn about Native American Winter Counts, the history of the Winter Solstice, the mystery of the abominable snowman, and much more! Morrill Hall will join us with information about the ice age!
 

For Recommended for students in Kindergarten-5th grade, but all ages are welcome

Community of Learning

Home for the Healing

by South Carolina Aquarium

Step into the world of animal rehabilitation in this live Virtual Event! Meet the incredible animals temporarily recovering in our care as well as those who have found a permanent home within our walls — like Liberty, our resident bald eagle! Follow the journey of rescue, rehabilitation and release with our sick and injured sea turtle patients and learn what it takes to set these creatures on the road to recovery.

For Grades K - 6

Community of Learning

Making a Home for the Holidays

by U.S. Army Women's Museum

Learn how soldiers of different faiths managed to celebrate the holidays away from their families and sometimes in the midst of war.

For Grades K - 6

Community of Learning

Gratitude and Relaxation Yoga Circle

by Bestemming Yoga

In a circle, we practice gratitude-themed and relaxation poses. Cultivating a sense of gratitude and belonging, students can share one thing they are thankful for as we conclude in child's pose.

For Grades K-6

Roam from Home

Writing Yoga Mantras

by Bestemming Yoga

Tap into your creativity and inner wisdom by learning how to write meaningful yoga mantras. This workshop guides you through crafting personalized affirmations to inspire your practice and daily life.

For Lifelong Learners

Museum Live! Electricity

by The Durham Museum

This episode on electricity may leave your hair standing on end! The Durham Museum uses it’s 1,000 feet of lights wrapped around Nebraska’s largest indoor Christmas tree to teach about electricity! We will also show some early electric appliances in our American dream home.

For Recommended for students in Kindergarten-5th grade, but all ages are welcome

Roam from Home

Chat with a Ranger

by Zion National Park

Zion National Park is a place with massive sandstone cliffs, narrow slot canyons, unique wildlife and plants, and a rich history. Learn about Zion National Park, the National Park Service, and the unique ecosystems and history of the southwest as they interact in live time with a uniformed ranger.

For Lifelong Learners

Tropical Plant Adaptations (Grades 1-6)

by Longwood Gardens

Travel through Longwood’s Conservatory virtually and get an up-close look at our tropical plants. Identify characteristics of the tropical climate and how plants have adapted to survive. 

For Grades 1-6

'Tis the Season

by Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Join in the revelry this holiday season! Explore Christmas customs the English may have observed in the early days at James Fort. And discover how 17th-century Virginians celebrated the winter season, long before Christmas trees and holiday lights.

For Homeschoolers

Community of Learning

Draw with Us: Amazing Arctic Animals

by Aquarium of the Pacific

Let's explore some of the world's chilliest ocean habitats and the incredible animals that live there. Dive in to the unique adaptations that help these animals survive and thrive living among the ice, snow, and freezing temperatures. Be sure to bring your drawing tools, as we explore and draw on this arctic adventure.

For Grades K - 6

Community of Learning

Day in the life of a zookeeper

by Toledo Zoo & Aquarium

Meet one of our Zookeepers in the Toledo Zoo and learn about some of the ways they take care of animals and work toward the mission of conserving wildlife

For Grades 4 & Up

Museum Live! Holidays around the World

by The Durham Museum

Learn about traditions passed from generations from all around the world. This episode will discuss Diwali, Hanukkah, Las Posadas, Kwanzaa, Chinese New Year, and Ramadan.
 

For Recommended for students in Kindergarten-5th grade, but all ages are welcome

Holidays around the World

by The Durham Museum

Join the Durham Museum for a free digital program highlighting the history of holiday traditions around the world. This 30-minute virtual zoom program will include museum educators sharing about long-established customs that have been passed through generations of people from different cultures. This program gives a peak at The Durham’s largest indoor Christmas tree, and we will discuss the hilarious way it gets into our building each year, a 94-year tradition! Some objects from other culture’s traditions include diya, the menorah, pinata, the seven principles, a lion puppet, and eid al fitr decorations. We hope you will tune in to this holiday program!

For Recommended for students in Kindergarten-5th grade, but all ages are welcome

Community of Learning

Next Time You See a Snowflake

by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

In this interactive virtual story time, we read Next Time You See a Snowflake by Emily Morgan, a book that explores the science of snowflakes. Join us to learn more about these natural wintery wonders.

For Grades K - 6

Community of Learning

Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation

by Sea Turtle, Inc.

Learn about the injuries and rehabilitation process at Sea Turtle Inc

For Grades K - 6

Community of Learning

Chat with a Ranger - A Day in the Life

by Zion National Park

Zion National Park is one of over 400 National Park Service areas. The National Park Service “conserves the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wildlife therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.” Park Rangers work at National Park sites to help protect these areas. There are different kinds of rangers who work at parks in a variety of positions that all work towards preserving and conserving the park. Zion National Park preserves an area of southwest Utah with massive sandstone cliffs, narrow slot canyons, and a unique array of plants and animals.

For Grades 4 & Up

Museum Live! Gold Rush

by The Durham Museum

The Gold Rush episode will welcome us back to our Spring season of Museum LIVE! after winter break! Learn about how Omaha was an outfitting city and what role the city played in the Gold Rush. Our collections team will tell stories with pic axe artifacts from our collection!
 

For Recommended for students in Kindergarten-5th grade, but all ages are welcome

Museum Live! MLK Day

by The Durham Museum

This week’s episode celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Join us for a powerful “I Have a Dream” speech rendition, a very special guest from the National Museum of American History, local MLK connections, and much more!
 

For Recommended for students in Kindergarten-5th grade, but all ages are welcome

Crack the Code

by Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

One British officer claimed, “Washington did not really outfight the British. He simply out-spied us.” Spying was risky business during the American Revolution; they gathered intelligence, protected secrets, passed along intel using a variety of techniques. Put your decoding skills to the test!

For Homeschoolers

Bridging Worlds: History’s Exchange Students

by Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Woven Through Time: Peopling the Past - Session One
Explore the stories of people who became the catalysts for early cultural exchange.

For Educators - Professional Development

A Plant’s Life (K-4)

by Longwood Gardens

Explore the life cycle of a plant from seed to flower. Take a virtual behind-the-scenes tour at Longwood and discover how our horticulturists prepare our spectacular displays. 

For Grades K-4

Museum Live! Crops, Critters, and Ancient Creatures

by The Durham Museum

Join us for an episode celebrating Natural History. Our friends at Morill Hall in Lincoln will shine during this episode as they showcase their historic animal exhibits. Our exhibit explorations will focus on Lewis and Clark’s journal findings and the impact that the Missouri River has had on Omaha.
 

For Recommended for students in Kindergarten-5th grade, but all ages are welcome

Museum Live! Black History Month

by The Durham Museum

Join us this week to celebrate Black History Month. The Durham Museum will pay tribute to Omaha’s first black teacher and the only remaining African American newspaper in Omaha, the Omaha Star. We will be joined by a special guest who will share more about local black history.
 

For Recommended for students in Kindergarten-5th grade, but all ages are welcome

Museum Live! President’s Day

by The Durham Museum

Martha Washington, William Taft, Frances Cleveland, William McKinley, George Washington, and Theodore Roosevelt will all be mentioned on our President’s Day episode of Museum Live! Find out what the connection was between presidents and train travel, and hear about President McKinley’s trip to Omaha’s World Fair.
 

For Recommended for students in Kindergarten-5th grade, but all ages are welcome

Drawing Conclusions

by Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Sometimes art can be a key to unlocking information about the past. Drawings, paintings and pottery reveal clues about people of the past and their everyday lives. Bring your pencil and detective hat to explore and examine the art and culture of various societies in the 17th century.

For Homeschoolers

Museum Live! Symbols of the United States

by The Durham Museum

In our one room schoolhouse we will discuss the pledge of allegiance and it’s changes. In our military exhibit, get a peak at some military symbols that have stood the test of time. We will also use our Byron Reed collection to highlight some of the nation’s currency symbols.
 

For Recommended for students in Kindergarten-5th grade, but all ages are welcome

Civic Learning on the Nation's Front Yard for the 250th: The National Mall Gateway

by Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Join Jeremy Goldstein, VP of Programs for the Trust for the National Mall, in this interactive session as we explore the National Mall. We'll discuss the monuments and memorials, as well as a newly launched National Mall Gateway resource that will connect more educators and students to this iconic space and park for the nation's 250th anniversary and beyond.

For Educators - Professional Development

Museum Live! Nebraska Statehood Day

by The Durham Museum

Morrill Hall and History Nebraska join us for our Nebraska Statehood Day episode. The Durham Museum will discuss the impact that the Homestead Act and the Transcontinental Railroad had on building the state of Nebraska.

For Recommended for students in Kindergarten-5th grade, but all ages are welcome

Museum Live! Remember the Ladies!

by The Durham Museum

Peek in our model homes to discover what role women historically had at home and at work. Learn about some local women who had a big impact during the early days of the city of Omaha. Professor Durham pays tribute to author and illustrator, Faith Ringgold.
 

For Recommended for students in Kindergarten-5th grade, but all ages are welcome

Museum Live! Great Plains Traditions

by The Durham Museum

When you think about the history of Nebraska and other Great Plains states, what symbols come to mind? Corn? Wheat? Bison? Covered Wagons? We have it all, right here at The Durham Museum and we can’t wait to share some of these traditional stories with you on this week’s episode.
 

For Recommended for students in Kindergarten-5th grade, but all ages are welcome

Washed Up

by Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Laundry is a never-ending task today and during the times of Jamestown and the American Revolution. Discover the science behind how it worked and how this chore shaped the role of women. Be warned – you may get a little wet!

For Homeschoolers

Museum Live! Pi Day

by The Durham Museum

The Durham Collection’s team will share a historic pie tin, and the education team will discuss the history of the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. Pi(e) is all around us - even farmers use pi (in both ways!) Join us for this educational (and delicious) episode.
 

For Recommended for students in Kindergarten-5th grade, but all ages are welcome

Analyzing the Founding Documents: Declaration of Independence

by Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal….” Students may recognize these words from the Declaration of Independence, but do they know what the founding fathers meant or what those words mean today? Together, we’ll analyze the Declaration of Independence through 18th and 21st century lenses. Participants will walk away with an activity they can recreate in their classrooms.

For Educators - Professional Development

Museum Live! Sports

by The Durham Museum

March Madness calls for a Sports episode. Saddle up as we talk all thing Aksarben Horse Racing, the history of College World Series and why it plays in Omaha, and why you should know about seven of the most amazing athletes that rose from one neighborhood right here in North Omaha!
 

For Recommended for students in Kindergarten-5th grade, but all ages are welcome

Against the Tide: Voices of Resistance and Rebellion

by Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Woven Through Time: Peopling the Past - Session Three
The American Revolution was not the first “rebellion” in the colonies. Learn about individuals who stood against the norms of the day.

For Educators - Professional Development

Museum Live! A Day at the Fair

by The Durham Museum

Did you know that Omaha hosted a “world’s fair” in 1898 and the impact it had on our city was HUGE! The trans-miss expo brought in 2.5 million spectators and put Omaha on the map as a place to put down roots and start businesses. This episode will also feature information about other local fairs like the Aksarben Fair, Golden Spike Days, and more.  
 

For Recommended for students in Kindergarten-5th grade, but all ages are welcome

Museum Live! American Revolution

by The Durham Museum

The United States is turning 250 years old in 2026, and for this episode we're going back in time to celebrate America's birthday. Join us for a special episode dedicated to the early days of the country and the revolution that started it all. We'll also try our hardest to pronounce semiquincentennial!
 

For Recommended for students in Kindergarten-5th grade, but all ages are welcome

Fashionable History

by Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Clothes make the man. Or at least historic clothing and adornment can reveal clues about someone’s culture, social standing or even personal beliefs. Learn how people of the past made their outfits practical and fashionable. You may even find your own fashionable style!

For Homeschoolers

Museum Live! Goods and Services

by The Durham Museum

This week’s episode will focus on the history of agriculture in Omaha and how it impacted economics. We will use our Buffett Grocery Store market to explain the history of grocery stores and how systems have changed over the years.
 

For Recommended for students in Kindergarten-5th grade, but all ages are welcome

Grit and Grace: Stories of Leadership and Resilience

by Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Woven Through Time: Peopling the Past - Session Four
Leadership took many forms in early Virginia. Learn about people who assumed or had leadership thrust upon them.

For Educators - Professional Development

Museum Live! Gadgets and Gizmos

by The Durham Museum

Find out about local visionaries who changed our lives over the course of history with their inventions! This science-focused episode will include a peak at how things work and how these items have changed over time with advancements in technology.
 

For Recommended for students in Kindergarten-5th grade, but all ages are welcome

Museum Live! All Aboard Union Station

by The Durham Museum

Catch a glimpse at the original Union Station’s giant clock hands from our collections team. Learn about the steam engine’s history and how it landed in The Durham Museum. Discover how the Cornhusker club car got its name. This episode will focus on trains and the history of Union Station.
 

For Recommended for students in Kindergarten-5th grade, but all ages are welcome

Museum Live! Summertime!

by The Durham Museum

Let’s celebrate the last episode of our Museum Live season AND the approaching summer season! Our final episode of the school year will discuss summer activities. From Union Station’s soda fountain ice cream to Omaha’s summer world’s fair games and rides, the Durham Museum will discuss all things summer!
 

For Recommended for students in Kindergarten-5th grade, but all ages are welcome

Charting New Waters

by Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Land ho! The 1607 voyage across the Atlantic Ocean to Jamestown was only a first step in the English exploration of Virginia. Discover the tools and techniques sailors used to investigate the Chesapeake watershed.

For Homeschoolers

Topsy Turvy Games

by Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Summer is almost here! Take a break, and join us for some colonial games. Games were more than a way to pass the time. Investigate how games could teach skills, lessons or pass on traditions.

For Homeschoolers