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    • MIHV Website Scavenger Hunt

      MIHV Website Scavenger Hunt

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      MIHV General Lesson Plan

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      Omaha History - Primary Resources Guide

      A list of free, online resources available for teachers and students to use to uncover and share the history of Omaha's people, places, businesses, and events. 

      418965-Omaha_Uncovered-MIHV_Omaha_Primary_Resource_Guide_WEB.pdf 1.14 MB (Last Modified on September 6, 2023)
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    • 24th and Glory Video Worksheet Packet - Students

      24th and Glory Video Worksheet Packet - Students

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    • 24th and Glory Video Worksheet Packet - Teachers

      24th and Glory Video Worksheet Packet - Teachers

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    • Black Elk and John G. Niehardt

      Black Elk and John G. Niehardt

      This lesson introduces students to Lakota culture and the legacy of Black Elk.

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      Blumkin, Rose - Jewish Immigrant and Businesswoman

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    • Briscoe, Marlin - Professional Football Player

      Briscoe, Marlin - Professional Football Player

      Racism and segregation during the Civil Rights era played a major role in sports.

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    • Campos, Bob - Construction Businessman

      Campos, Bob - Construction Businessman

      Omaha Public Schools teacher Matt Pierson has prepared a lesson plan to accompany the Bob Campos student web project.

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    • Patach, Dorothy - Nurse, Educator, Environmental Activist - Graphic Organizer

      Patach, Dorothy - Nurse, Educator, Environmental Activist - Graphic Organizer

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    • Patach, Dorothy - Nurse, Educator, Environmental Activist - Lesson Plan

      Patach, Dorothy - Nurse, Educator, Environmental Activist - Lesson Plan

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    • Ramirez, Dr. James - Latino Educator

      Ramirez, Dr. James - Latino Educator

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    • Laflesche Picotte, Dr. Susan - Native American Doctor - Documents

      Laflesche Picotte, Dr. Susan - Native American Doctor - Documents

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    • Laflesche Picotte, Dr. Susan - Native American Doctor - Lesson Plan

      Laflesche Picotte, Dr. Susan - Native American Doctor - Lesson Plan

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    • Drill & Step - Grades 7-9

      Drill & Step - Grades 7-9

      Students will learn the importance of drill and step in North Omaha and use primary sources to shape their understanding of music history in Omaha.

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    • Drill & Step - Grades 9-12

      Drill & Step - Grades 9-12

      Students will learn the importance of drill and step in North Omaha and use primary sources to shape their understanding of music history in Omaha.

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    • Driving While Black Video and Discussion Guide

      Driving While Black Video and Discussion Guide

      Link to Gretchen Sorin's Driving While Black Documentary covering The Great Migration, Mass Production of Automobiles, African American Travel and The Green Book, and the highway system and its impact on America's African American neighborhoods.  It also includes a discussion guide and local pictures to share. 

      Driving While Black Discussion Questions .pdf 1.35 MB (Last Modified on September 6, 2023)
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