Environmental Education


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Activity Sheets

Teachers - Help your class learn more about the environment by utilizing these great activity sheets that feature word find, crossword and lots of other fun activities!

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Lower Elementary
4th Grade Prairie
5th Grade Ground Water
5th Grade Wetlands
6th Grade Erosion

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Nature Nights!

The NRD is sponsoring "Nature Nights" at schools where it has established "Nature Club" after school programs. Watch for details about a Nature Night in your neighborhood and come join the fun!


Clinton Elementary
Lincoln
November 10, 2009
PHOTOS!
Elliott Elementary
Lincoln
October 13, 2009
PHOTOS!


ON SAFARI

The NRD is proud to be a partner in the first Lincoln Safari, a year-long event designed to gather families in natural settings throughout Lincoln. Sign-up today at www.LincolnSafari.com.

Learn More courtesy UNL Extension.


TEACHER TRAINING

Keep up with opportunities to become trained in great environmental curriculums like Projects Wet, Wild and Learning Tree at this address:

http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/wildlife/programs/projectwild/workshops.asp


GEO-CACHING POPULAR DISTRICT ACTIVITY!


GPS/geo-caching is gaining popularity in Lower Platte South District schools! In the month of May alone, 500 students participated in the GPS/geo-caching activity. This is a great hands-on activity where the students learn the basics about GPS, then get to use hand held receivers to go out and find hidden “caches” on their school ground.


Get Wildlife On-line!


The National Wildlife Federation offers FREE wildlife monthly e-mail newsletters filled with interesting facts and great activities and news about America’s wildlife. Also on their site, you’ll find fun free e-cards to send to friends and family! Check it out at: http://www.nwf.org/kids/


OUTDOOR CLASSROOM GRANTS GIVEN

The following classrooms have received grants from our District:

  • Riley Elementary
  • Elliot Elementary
  • Elmwood Murdock School
  • Everett Elementary
  • Zeman Elementary

Outdoor classroom grants encourage the development of outdoor learning areas that promote natural resources conservation and environmental awareness for students of all ages. The grant will fund up to 60% of the proposed project cost, with the NRD share not to exceed $2,000 per request, per fiscal year, (July 1- June 30). The remaining 40% of the project can be covered by in-kind contributions, labor associated with the project or other funding sources.


Contact Information

McKenzie Barry
Environmental Education Specialist
(402) 476-2729
mbarry@lpsnrd.org