Julia Dent Grant was known to many people in 19th century as the wife of General and President Ulysses S. Grant, but she was significant in her own right. As First Lady, Julia was a popular figure in Washington D.C. known for her interest in world affairs. Towards the end of her life she wrote an autobiography, becoming the first First Lady to write about her life. Equally important, she was a loving wife and mother to four children. In this program with Historian and Curator Nick Sacco, learn about one of the most important First Ladies in our country's history during the 200th anniversary of her birth in 1826.

Let’s Play! Experience how Early American children played, discover how early toys were made, and learn how “free time” has changed and stayed the same.

To find all the Easter Bunny’s hidden treasures, all you need to do is track her as she hides them the night before Easter! Legend has it that the only way to find all the hidden Easter eggs is to track an Easter Bunny’s every move. . . . But be careful: Easter Bunnies hop fast! To find one, you’ll need to be clever in crafting a tricky nest. So, grab some nest supplies, glitter, and glue, and get prepared for your sly holiday visitor!

Water is essential to life on Earth. Both humans and animals will utilize water as a resource in many different forms and ways. Join us as we look at how animals will use water as it travels along a watershed, starting in the mountains all the way to the oceans. Then, we will take a peek into our ponds here at Northwest Trek and discover how one pond can provide a variety of resources for plants and animals throughout the year. We’ll finish by looking at how humans utilize and benefit from wetlands, too. At the end of the day, we all need water!

What do wildlife rehabilitators do all day? Join us and find out! You'll meet a marine biologist, who will discuss what it takes to help sick or injured marine mammals like seals, sea lions, and even whales. We'll talk about how we treat our patients, the different types of jobs that need to be done in wildlife rehab, and how you can help the ocean, too.

What’s in a name? Join us for a crash course on Linnean classification. For each of the animals your students meet, we’ll break down every part of the animals’ scientific name and discover which groups it belongs in. We’ll also learn how these animals are related to each other and discuss how classifications can change as science advances.

Students will explore how native bees stay safe and strong when their environment changes. We’ll learn how things like weather, people building houses, and chemicals can make life harder for bees—and how bees use special traits and behaviors to survive. This lesson helps young learners understand that even tiny creatures can be smart and strong, and that we can all help protect bees and their habitats!

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!

Most salamanders go from being tadpoles in a body of water to land-dwelling adults. But axolotls are different. While they have lungs for breathing air, they stay underwater, gathering oxygen through their gills. And they have death-defying skills, including growing new legs if they lose the original. Discovered first by the Aztecs, the axolotl is a wonderfully weird animal that's easy to love.

Discover your place in space with this virtual planetarium show! Explore the planets of our solar system, as well as moons, asteroids, and comets, and learn about how people explore them using technology and in person. Go from our backyard view of a “flat earth” through the earth-centered and then sun-centered solar system, model moon phases, and discover the technology we use to understand other planets and what that data teaches us about our own planet.

The Civics through Portraiture student program explores the duties and rights of American citizenship while encouraging students to consider how they can become civically engaged in their own community. Students will discuss how sitters within the museum’s collection have made an impact on the United States through civic engagement while learning how to “read” a portrait.

In this program, participants will explore the tools, techniques, and utilization of captive propagation of birds. Learn about artificial and natural incubation, the development of birds in the egg, and the rearing of chicks. Explore several case studies of the role of captive propagation in the conservation of avian species on the brink of extinction. Meet some of the chicks produced for educational use by the propagation program of the Center for Birds of Prey.

Explore the Earth’s wonders of weather! Classes will take a look at how clouds are formed in a unique demonstration. Participants examine electrical storms and will be able to create their own tornados.

Join The National WWII Museum for a free classroom webinar in honor of Women’s History Month to learn more about the hidden world of female espionage during World War II. From the daring missions of SOE and OSS agents to the resistance networks they led across the European and Pacific theaters, women spies risked their lives behind enemy lines to help achieve Allied victory. During this webinar, students will explore the stories of female agents whose courage, intelligence, and sacrifice defied expectations and reshaped the boundaries of women’s wartime service.

Global Bash brings different cultural heritages together to create new and beautiful art, while still respecting and celebrating tradition. Our presenter will take your students through a voyage of discovery, meeting musical instruments - and their performers - each from a unique cultural background. Through participatory song and personal history your students will learn about each of those cultures - and then experience a performance that interweaves these different cultural traditions. We want students to see that music is a language that has the power to bring people together - a message of unity that we hope they will take with them.

Take a video tour of Chicago Botanic Garden’s Windy City Harvest’s aquaponics system, learn the basics of growing plants in water, and learn how to make a small hydroponics system of your own. It’s a good starting point to design and test your own system.

Energy is not recycled in ecosystems, and each ecosystem requires a continuous input of energy to sustain it. We look at how energy is transformed through different trophic levels in an ecosystem.

Students will engage with objects from the NCMA’s permanent collection and explore their uses of geometry, area & perimeter, ratios, and coordinate planes. Students will have the opportunity to solve the mathematical problems that artists, curators, and art handlers might deal with in their everyday jobs.

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.

Dive into penguin diversity, cold-climate adaptations, and conservation with a live view into the penguin exhibit at the Mote Science Education Aquarium.

How are amendments added to the U.S. Constitution, and why are they important? How does the passage of new amendments demonstrate the relationship between the three branches of government? One of the most significant amendments was passed in 1920 with the 19th Amendment, which granted American women the right to vote. Join Preservation Virginia’s John Marshall House–the 1790 home of the Father of the Supreme Court and champion of the Constitution, John Marshall–in an exploration of the women’s suffrage movement in the United States. How did the 19th Amendment impact American law and society? What were the shortcomings of the 19th Amendment, and how did American women overcome them?

For over 1000 years, the Roman Empire was one of the greatest and most influential civilizations in world history. This webinar will give students the chance to build on their knowledge about the Romans as we explore the city of Rome. We’ll examine how the city functioned and discover the incredible sewers that ran beneath it. We’ll look at how the Romans lived, their homes, shops, food, religion etc., and using a model villa, children will learn a little Latin and learn how their homes were heated. And we'll finish with a great gladiator story about the opening games of the magnificent Colosseum.

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.

How does art help us understand religious beliefs and practices? The MFA introduces an interactive five-part series, “World Religions in Art,” focused on art associated with five major belief systems: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Through activities and discussion focused on art from across continents and time periods, students will further their understanding of the origins, essential beliefs, and spread of Islamic religious traditions. Aligns with Massachusetts standards for History and Social Science/Investigating History.

In this STEM lesson, we explore the soil layers beneath our feet, where microorganisms break down once-living things, enriching the soil and turning waste into something useful. Have you considered how starting at the soil layer can help plants and bees? Composting turns scraps into rich soil, boosting plant growth and preventing environmental harm. Healthy soil supports plants, fights climate change, and benefits bees. Understanding decomposition and composting is key to contributing to a healthy planet.