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. 

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

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

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.

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.

In this lesson, students learn why Edward Zorinsky’s legacy is important to Omaha.

Pioneers face challenges as they break through barriers. Elizabeth Pittman was a pioneer in the fact that she was the first black female graduate of Creighton Law School, first female and first black judge in the State of Nebraska.

Students will explore the culture of funk music in Omaha and what it meant to the performers and audience members.

Students will learn how gospel music became popular in North Omaha and understand its community impact by comparing the story of gospel music in North Omaha to the story of African Americans during the 1920s.

Students will learn about the challenges African Americans in the United States face due to external factors, including deindustrialization, white flight, the war on drugs, and systemic racism.