The main lot in front of Morrill Hall will be closed for a special event this weekend. Museum guests may use museum designated free parking spots east of Morrill Hall or in the "F05" university parking lot on 15th and Vine St. Thank you.

Science Chat Specials 2024-2025 Series

Watershed In Action

WATERSHED IN ACTION

See the water cycle in action! Learn about watersheds and their importance to life and agriculture here on Earth, especially here in Nebraska!

PROGRAM DURATION

Thursday, February 27, 2025
45 minutes
Programs are held at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. CT on each noted day.

Audience

Grades K-5

SPECIAL EXPERT GUESTS:
  • Special guests from the Kiewit Luminarium
STANDARDS SUPPORTED
  • SC.K.7 Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: Animals, Plants, and Their Environment
  • SC.1.6.2 Gather, analyze, and communicate evidence to show the relationship between structure and function in living things.
  • SC.2.13.3 Gather, analyze, and communicate evidence of the processes that shape the earth.
  • SC.3.1 Forces and Interactions: Motion and Stability
  • SC.4.6.3 Gather and analyze data to communicate an understanding of Earth’s Systems and processes that shape the Earth.
  • SC.5.13.4 Gather and analyze data to communicate understanding of Earth’s systems.
COST

Free to Nebraska schools.
$125 outside of Nebraska.

Science Chat Specials are free of charge to Nebraska schools thanks to generous gifts from the Rogers Foundation, and Friends of the University of Nebraska State Museum.