THEN: Teaching History and Economics of Nebraska

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How to use this website for teaching economics in fourth grade Nebraska history.

Economics Concepts K-6
A table of the economics concepts that are appropriate for each grade level, K-6

Lessons by Concept
Several lessons for each concept are provided to help you teach economics.

Concepts Glossary
Ever wonder what those economics terms mean?

Concepts/Lessons for Textbook
The Nebraska Adventure: concepts and lessons by chapter.

NE Historical Society Links
We've found photographs at the Historical Society website that can help you teach about Nebraska.

External Websites Links
Links to more lessons and to other resources to help you build the lesson you want to teach.

Welcome Teachers!

Nebraska history is filled with economics events!

How to Use THEN

This website will help you teach the economic concepts that are important for elementary students to learn as they study Nebraska history. Several approaches are useful on THEN:

If you know the concepts you want to teach, start at "Lessons by Concept" on our companion website, EcEdWeb
If you use The Nebraska Adventure textbook, go to the "Concepts/Lessons for Textbook" page for a fast start
If you are learning about teaching economics to 4th graders, review "Economics Concepts K-6" and the "Concepts Glossary."
If you want to read background information, get auxiliary materials, or find student sites, use "External Websites Links"
If you want photos of Nebraska economic history, try the "Historical Society Links"

Feedback, suggestions, and additional free material or links for this page are welcome. Please send them to the contact information at the bottom of this page.

Center for Economic Education

EcEdWeb - More economics teaching materials!

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Contact the webmaster with suggestions: ksosin@unomaha.edu

This website is partially funded by an 2009 Excellence in Economic Education grant from the Council on Economic Education and the UNO College of Business Administration. We also thank the NE Department of Education and our focus group of teachers.