Students explore use of batteries and electrical power on farms in the 1930s.

Fifth graders examine the plight of farmers during the Great Depression. For this Nebraska history lesson, 5th graders discuss the era prior to reading the novel Out of the Dust by Karen Heese.

Seventh graders investigate the basis for farming choices in the early colonies by using group research and discussion. Each group researches a topic that they write about and present to the rest of the class.