SCAVENGER HUNT
NEBRASKA FACTS AND SYMBOLS

created by Judy Mousel
Cambridge Public School


Introduction

    The purpose of this activity is to give you a sampling of some of the aspects of Nebraska History. The websites have been carefully chosen to interest you and the questions challenge you. Good luck and have fun learning about Nebraska's History!

    The following links come from all over the Internet and represent a variety of viewpoints. Depending on the directions given to you by your teacher, this activity is set up so that you may answer the questions alone or by working in a group.


Sites to Explore

NEBRASKA FACTS AND TRIVIA
 Questions:

   1. Nebraska's nickname today is the Cornhusker State. Did Nebraska ever have another nickname? If so, what was it?
   2. Who invented the powdered soft drink call Kool-Aid?
   3. What two counties in Nebraska are named after animals?

  STATE SYMBOLS AND EMBLEMS
Questions:
  
   1. On what date (month, day, and year) was the western meadowlark adopted as the state bird?
   2. Who wrote Nebraska's State Song, 'Beautiful Nebraska'? According to the chorus, what will you find reaching to the ground?
   3. When was Nebraska's Official Seal established? What four themes are displayed on the seal?

NEBRASKA STATE FLAG
 Questions:

   1. What was one of the first things said about Nebraska's State Flag?
   2. What is located in the middle of Nebraska's State Flag?
   3. If you wanted to buy a 5ft x 8ft. nylon Nebraska State Flag online from United States Flag Store, how much would it cost?

  NEBRASKA FACTS, MAPS, AND SYMBOLS
Questions:

   1. Print the flag of Nebraska and neatly color it using colored pencils.
   2. What famous United States President was born in Omaha, Nebraska?
   3. What are the four major rivers in Nebraska? What are the three major lakes?

NEBRASKA STATE SYMBOLS
Questions:

   1. Name and list the following state symbols of Nebraska; fish, mammal, fossil, tree, grass, flower, insect, and bird?
   2. Why is the name of Nebraska's State Statue 'The Sower'?
   3. What does the gold dome at the top of Nebraska's State Capitol building symbolize? What is placed around the dome and what do they symbolize?

Conclusion

    While exploring this hunt on Nebraska History, I hope you had fun, learned, and most importantly connected with some part of this topic. If you did not, please go back and explore some other links and look for information that is of interest to you. Be prepared to explain what you learned and how it helped you connect to the topic now that you have completed this scavenger hunt.

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