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Developing Science Education For Early Elementary Students, Caty Rodriguez
Developing Science Education For Early Elementary Students, Caty Rodriguez
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Children in early elementary school lack science education. They lack science because it is not a subject that schools concentrate on. Schools are more concentrated on math, English, reading, and writing, while science is just put aside. Our students need science in order to create a better vocabulary, open their minds to new things, and to move on to the next grade.
Remote Learning - The Future Of Education: Effective Instructional Strategies Used By Parent Educators And Recommendations For Building Capacity, Raelene Ferguson Haugen
Remote Learning - The Future Of Education: Effective Instructional Strategies Used By Parent Educators And Recommendations For Building Capacity, Raelene Ferguson Haugen
Dissertations
Purpose: The purpose of this mixed methods Delphi study was to identify the remote learning instructional strategies used by expert Southern California parent educators for implementing the anticipatory set, modeling, checking for understanding, and guided practice elements of Madeline Cheek Hunter’s Instructional Theory Into Practice (ITIP) framework. The study sought to identify how expert Southern California parent educators rated the effectiveness of the remote learning instructional strategies in the aforementioned elements of Hunter’s ITIP framework. Additionally, the purpose was to generate recommendations from expert Southern California parent educators to build capacity in the identified effective instructional strategies.
Methodology: The classical …
Parent Volunteers And Covid-19: Balancing Necessity, Enthusiasm, And Caution, Jarrod Myers
Parent Volunteers And Covid-19: Balancing Necessity, Enthusiasm, And Caution, Jarrod Myers
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The focus issue addressed in this Capstone Project is how the pandemic disrupted parent volunteering in schools. Parent volunteering is an essential issue for schools because parent involvement is essential for student success. An evidence-based argument is offered that schools struggled to staff the void left by parent volunteers. The three primary stakeholder perspectives chosen were parents, school leadership, and teachers. Parents make up the volunteer pool; teachers know what kind of assistance classrooms need, and school leadership creates policies. Three themes emerged from analyzing the data and explored ways to reintroduce parents to a school campus. Parent volunteers make …
Nebline, March/April 2022
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Become a Groundwater Steward
4 Ways to Celebrate National Nutrition Month
Recipe of the Month
Selecting Fruit Trees for Eastern Nebraska
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
2022 Chemigation Trainings
Lancaster County Ag VIP Awards
Upcoming Early Childhood Trainings
Aleyna Cuttlers Participated in National 4-H Congress
4-H Horse Judging Team at Nationals
Meet 2021–22 4-H Council
Meet 2021–22 4-H Teen Council
Hear of 4-H Volunteer Award: Sherry Kubicek
Hear of 4-H Volunteer Award: Angie Root
4th & 5th Grade Fun Night, March 4
Rabbit Show, March 19
UNL Chick Days, March 26
Bucket Calf Workshop, March 27
Dressage Schooling …
Nebline, Nov./Dec.2021
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Holiday Food Tips
Recipes of the Month
Traditions Rituals and Routines During a COVID-19 Holiday Season
Wise Use of Private Water and Wastewater Systems Can Make the Holidays More Peaceful
Dormant Lawn Seeding
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
4-H Thanks 2021 Sponsors
Farmland Trends and Lease Considerations for 2022 Workshop
Upcoming Early Childhood Trainings
Ag Society Annual Election & Meeting
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award, Jamie Wood
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award, Julia Plugge
Slime, Jelly Worms & Goo: Food Science 4-H Workshop, Dec. 4
Finger Knit 4-H Workshop, Dec. 11
2021 4-H Horse Awards Night
4-H Announcements …
Nebline, Sept./Oct. 2021
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
4-H Youth Help Celebrate 150 Years of Lancaster County Fair
Farm to School Connections in Lancaster County
Recipe of the Month
Uses of Compost
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
GroBigRed Virtual Learning Series
Medically Important Spiders in Nebraska: The Black Widow and Brown Recluse
Herd Health Vaccinations
4-H Announcements for enrolled 4-H'ers or 4-H volunteers
4-H State Public Speaking Top Results
Eight Lancaster 4-H Clubs Receive Governor’s Ag Excellence Awards
Sam’s Club Donates $1,000 to 4-H Council
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Tim & Jenny Higgins
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: JJ & Amy Frink
Youth Science Day …
Nebline, August 2021
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
The Myths & Facts of Head Lice
Coping with Picky Eating
Recipes of the Month
6 Common Composting Questions
Garden Guide: Things to do this Month
Tips for a Fun and Educational Day at the Fair
Kissing Bugs in Nebraska
Lancaster County Super Fair, July 29-Aug. 7, 2021
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award
4-H Teen Council Invites New Members
4-H Gold Tournament Fundraiser, Oct. 3
4-H’ers Test Family and Consumer Science Skills at Life Challenge
4-H Clover College: 48 Workshops of Hands-on Learning!
4-H’ers Test Their Knowledge of Animals and Decision-Making Skills at PASE
4-H District Horse Results
4-H Announcements …
Nebline, July 2021
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Smart Techniques Conserve Water in Your Yard
Building a Healthy Community: What Lincolnites Say
Recipe of the Month
Saving and Sing and Storing Garden Seeds
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
Naturally Occurring Elements in Groundwater: Last in a Series - Uranium
UNL East Campus Discovery Days
Nebraska 4rs Nutrient Stewardship Field Day
Ants in the Home & Landscape
Lawn Care and Young Children: Creating a Safe and Fun Place to Play
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Marti Thomson
Summer Programming 4-H Interns
4-H Announcements for 4H'ers and Volunteers
Extension News
Extension Calendar
Nebline, June 2021
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Choosing Quality Child Care: Guidance For Parents
Eastern Carpenter Bees
Eating for Brain Health
Recipe of the Month
Naturally Occurring Contaminants, Part 4 of a Series — Arsenic
Efficiency Is Key To Profit On Stocker Cattle
Common Grub Control Questions
Garden Guide: Things to do This Month
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Jen & Jesse Metcalf
4th Graders Learn About “Farm to Fork” During Virtual Ag Festival
Statewide 4-H Companion Animal Challenge Results
Extension News
Extension Calendar
STEM Zoom Workshops in June
Seeking Lancaster County Fair Historic Memorabilia and Stories
Nebline, May 2021
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Building Health Equity in Lincoln: Extension Launches Health Equity Coalition
Recipe of the Month
Intensive Gardening Techniques
Garden Guide Things to Do This Month
Naturally Occurring Elements in Groundwater--Part 3 of a Series — Fluoride
Cash Rent Survey
Preparing for the Inevitable: Japanese Beetles
Challenge Accepted! Children Thrive Outside
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Rusty & Heidi Hanley
4-H Announcements for 4-H'ers and Volunteers
Clover College: June 15–18, 2021
EXTENSION CALENDAR
4-H’ers Qualify for State Speech & PSA Contest
4-H Horse Stampede Results
Nebline, March 2021
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Naturally Occurring Elements in Groundwater - Part 1 of a Series — Calcium and Magnesium
Celebrate National Nutrition Month
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
2021 All-America Selections Vegetable Winners
Starting Seeds Indoors
Garden Guide Things to Do This Month
Planning for Spring Calving Season
Chemigation Trainings
2021 Nebraska On-Farm Research Annual Results Update Meetings
Houseplants: Simple Solutions to Plant Pests
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Whitney Lehn
Meet 2020–2021 4-H Council
4-H Announcements for 4-H'ers and Volunteers
Private Pesticide Applicator Trainings by Zoom
EXTENSION CALENDAR
Upcoming Early Childhood Trainings
Nebline, February 2021
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Staying active in winter
Nebraska Extension’s Physical Activity Resources
At-Home Workout: No Equipment Needed
Recipe of the Month
2021 Flower All-America Selections Winners
Garden Guide Things to Do This Month
ProHort Lawn & Landscape Update
Know Your Bugs Before You Treat: Bed vs. Bat
More Than Counting: Incorporating Math Into Daily Interactions With Preschoolers
Pesticide Applicator Trainings
Total Coliform Bacteria in Drinking Water
HEART OF 4-H Volunteer Award, Laura Cook
Meet 2020–2021 4-H Teen Council
4-H Club Gives Youth With Special Needs Opportunity to Show Lambs
Pick-A-Pig Club Accepting New Members
Companion Animal Webinar Series
4-H Rabbit Show, March 20 …
Nebline, January 2021
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
2020 Extension Highlight Highlights Responding as Local Needs Changed
Helping People Solve Real-World Problems
20,311 Youth Engaged in 4-H Programs
Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
Recipe of the Month
Crop Production Clinics, Jan. 7, 14, and 21
Pesticide Applicator Trainings
Extension’s 2021 Master Gardener Trainings, Two Sites Available
Upcoming Green Industry Conferences
Garden Guide Things to do This Month
HEART OF 4-H VOLUNTEER AWARD: Emalea Dean
PASE Results
4-H Thanks Sponsors
4-H Announcements for 4-H’ers and Volunteers
4-H Thanks Volunteers
EXTENSION CALENDAR
EXTENSION NEWS
Nebline, Nov./Dec. 2020
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Nebraska Extension Celebrates 20 Years of School Enrichment Nutrition Kits!
Recipe of the Month
Fun Winter Gardening Projects
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
Be a Master Gardener!
Upcoming Green Industry Conferences
Helping Foster a Growth Mindset in Young Children
Pesticide Applicator Trainings
Landlord/Tenant Lease & Crop Budget Workshops
Extension News
4-H Announcements for enrolled 4-H'ers or 4-H volunteers
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Jodi Gabel
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Sarah Lanik-Frain and Mike Frain
2020 4-H Horse Awards
Extension Calendar
Outgoing 4-H Council Members
Youth Science Day for Homeschooled Youth
Ag Society Annual Election & Meeting
Super …
Nebline, Sept./Oct. 2020
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Fall Invaders: What You Can Do
Extension Partners With LPS on Handwashing Videos
Plant A Row for the Hungry
Recipe of the Month
Pruning Everbearing Raspberries
Seasonal Needle Drop on Evergreens
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
Disasters Don't Wait. Make Your Plan Today!
Extension Offers Training for Emergency Preparedness and Coping
Upcoming Early Childhood Trainings
Nitrate in Drinking Water
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Tracy Pracheil
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Amy Vander Woude
4-H Announcements for enrolled 4-H'ers or 4-H volunteers
4-H Information Night
State 4-H Horse Expo Top Results
4-H at Super Fair a Blend of …
Nebline, August 2020
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Be an Active Family with Outdoor Activities
EXTENSION OFFICE OPEN
Recipes of the month
What You Need to Know About Having a Well Drilled
Almost Time for Fall Lawn Seeding
Chiggers: Itching in all the Wrong Places
Collect – Share – Practice: Family Emergency Communication Plans
August Blooming Perennial Flowers
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
Creating Reading Routines During the Summer Months
HEART OF 4-H
4-H Youth and Volunteers Sew 1,789 Hats and Masks for Bryan Health
4-H’ers Problem Solve Real-Life Situations at County Life Challenge
Virtual State Public Speaking Contest Results
State Fair to Focus on Showcasing …
Nebline, June/July 2020
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Top 5 Ag Topics From 5 Years
7 Tips for Successfully Baking as a Family
Recipe of the Month
Timing Your Fruit Harvesting Apples, Pears & Plums
Paper Wasps and Yellow Jackets
Severe Weather Preparedness and COVID-19
Time to Look for Bagworms
Garden Guide: What to Do This Month
5 Tips for Working Remotely from Home and Caring for Children During COVID-19
HEART OF 4-H VOLUNTEER AWARD: Grace Kim
HEART OF 4-H VOLUNTEER AWARD: Greater Lincoln Obedience Club
4-H/FFA Livestock Booster Club Scholarships Due July 6
Video Companion Animal (and Cat and Pet Rabbit) Showmanship Entries Due Aug. 10
Horse …
Nebline, May 2020
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners
"Sewing for Hospitals" Community Service Project
Extension Postponements, Cancellations & Changes
Making a Meal With What's on Hand
Recipe of the Month
2020 Cash Rent Survey
Pesticide Applicators: Deferment of License Recertification
When Thunder Roars or Lightening Flashes, Go Indoors!
Sleep Impacts Mental and Physical Health
2020 Perennial Plant of the Year
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
Composting How-To Videos
Spending Time in Nature is Beneficial to Children and Adults
4-H Announcements for enrolled 4-H'ers or 4-H volunteers
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Mary Burroughs
Clover College Workshop Descriptions
Extension Calendar
Support Local 4-H …
Nebline, April 2020
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Preparing Water for Use in an Emergency
Extension Postponements, Cancellations & Changes
Census Reminder
Create a Culture of Wellness with Nebraska Extension
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Warm Spring and Weed Growth
Creating Capable Children
Empathy Over Sympathy
Those Pesky Fruit Flies
Preventing Conflicts With Tree Squirrels
Six Annual Flowers for Sunny Locations
Hiring a Lawn & Landscape Professional
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
HEART OF 4-H
At 4-H Lock-In, Teen Council 4-H’ers “Inspire Kids to Do”
New in 4-H at Super Fair
4-H/FFA Livestock Identification Help Nights, June 2 & 9
4-H Senior Ellie Babcock’s Third Year Showcasing …
Nebline, March 2020
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Nutrition Education Program Fosters Healthy Families and Communities
Everyone Counts. 2020 Census
Recipes of the Month
Private Applicator Trainings, March 9 & 10
Southeast Nebraska Soil Health Conference, March 3
Dicamba Training, March 10
Recent Workshop Recordings Online
Pruning to Create Strength and Good Structure in Young Trees
Bug Word Search
Avoid Unwanted Guests at Your Bird Feeders
2020 All-America Selections Vegetable Winners
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
Look Who's Hatching Program for Childcare Centers "Incubates" Imagination
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Clayton Haman
4-H Announcements for 4-H'ers and Volunteers
4-H Achievement Celebration
Extension Calendar
4-H Horse Hippology …
Nebline, February 2020
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
High-Quality Early Child Care Is Important to Children and Communities
Taking Part is Your Civic Duty
Sweet Ideas Without Added Sugar
Berry Fun
Recipes of the Month
Pesticide Applicator Trainings
Growing Nut Trees Seminar, Feb. 20
Landlord/Tenant Cash Rent Workshop, Feb. 3
ProHort Lawn & Landscape Update
Southeast Nebraska Soil Health Conference, March 3
Backyard Bird Feeding Tips
Positive Change on Environmental Issues
What Do the Three Arrows of Recycling Mean?
2020 Flower All-America Selections
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
Lincoln Littles Early Childhood Education Initiative
Lincoln Early Childhood Conference
HEART OF 4-H
Meet 2019–2020 4-H Teen Council …
Nebline, January 2020
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
2019 Extension Highlights
Benefit to People
Extension’s Volunteers Worth Over $800,000
Resilience Makes Nebraska Strong
35,312 Youth Engaged in 4-H Programs
Find Tips and Recipes Easier at food.unl.edu
Recipe of the Month
UNL Food Processing Center Offers Assistance to Small Food Business Start-ups
Pesticide Applicator 2020 Training Dates
Successful Farmer Series Starts Jan. 10
Landlord/Tenant Cash Rent Workshop, Feb. 3
Soil Health Conference, March 3
Upcoming Green Industry Conferences
Extension’s 2020 Master Gardener Trainings, Two Sites Available
Garden Guide Things to Do This Month
Childcare Professionals — Considering Outdoor Play in Winter?
Upcoming Early Childhood Trainings
Heart of 4-H Volunteer …
Nebline, November/December 2019
Nebline, November/December 2019
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
CONTENTS
4-H Horse Program Grows Youth for Life
Thanksgiving Food Safety
Recipe of the Month
Successful Farmer Series Starts Jan. 10
Produce Safety Workshop, Nov. 19
Pesticide Applicator Trainings
Upcoming Green Industry Conferences
A New Can of Worms: Asian Jumping Worms
Use Caution to Avoid Deer-Vehicle Collisions
Reuse Your Fresh Cut Christmas Tree for Wildlife
Gifts For The Gardener
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
High-Quality Child Care Depends on Effective Family Engagement
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Beverlee Keller
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Dave Hattan
4-H Video Companion Animal Showmanship Contest Results
Outgoing 4-H Council Members
2019 …
Nebline, October 2019
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
CONTENTS
Groundwater Protection: It’s Up to Everyone
The Nutritional Power of Pumpkins
Recipe of the Month
Sulfur Deficiency in Corn
Planting Garlic in the Fall Vegetable Garden
Composting Demonstrations
I Spy a Spider: Common Spiders Around the Home
Invasive Species: American Bullfrog
Plant Spring Bulbs for Pollinators
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
Become a Master Gardener
Chatting With Babies Helps Brain Development
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Kelsey Ebke
4-H Golf Tournament Fundraiser, Sept. 29
4-H Specialty Clubs Invite New Members
4-H Announcements for 4-H'ers and Volunteers
State Fair 4-H Top Results
Lancaster County 4-H Quilt of Valor …
Nebline, September 2019
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
CONTENTS
Read for Resilience Program Helps Young Children Cope After a Disaster
Breakfast — Don’t Leave Home Without It!
Recipe of the Month
Grazing Calves on Annual Forages
Sheet Composting Requires No Turning
Composting Demonstrations
Prepared, Not Scared. Be Ready for Disasters
Plant Asters for Fall Color
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
The Lowdown on Lyme Disease
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Brenda Nepper
4-H Teen Council Invites New Members
Support 4-H by Dining at Chipotle on O Street, Sept. 16
New Horticulture 4-H Club Meeting, Sept. 19
4-H Golf Tournament Fundraiser, Sept. 29
Interested in Joining 4-H? …
Nebline, August 2019
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
CONTENTS
Kids Eat Right Month
Food Safety Tips for Electric Multi-Cookers
Recipe of the Month
Soybean Management Field Days
Landlord–Tenant Cash Rent Workshop, Aug. 21
Fall is Best for Control of Tough Weeds
Free Water Screening for Nitrates
Include Pets in Your Emergency Plan
Going Batty: Bugs on Bats
Make Your Yard a Greener Place
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
Tips for a Fun and Educational Day at the Fair
Upcoming Early Childhood Trainings
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Susan Holland
4-H’ers Test Family and Consumer Science and Entrepreneurship Skills at Life Challenge
4-H’ers Test Their Knowledge of …
Nebline, July 2019
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
CONTENTS
Nebraska’s Bad Buzz: What You Need to Know About Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus
Summertime Snacking With Salsa
Recipes of the Month
Weather Challenges Keep Coming
Block Play Encourages Children’s Development in Multiple Areas
Extension Offers “Block Party” for Childcare Programs
Upcoming Early Childhood Trainings
My Personal Experience With West Nile Virus
Check Landscape Plants for Bagworms
Garden Guides: Things to Do This Month
Greener Town Grant Applications Due Aug. 31
HEART OF 4-H VOLUNTEER AWARD: Kylee Yakel
SUPER FAIR 4-H/FFA ANIMAL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE BY JULY 1
11 4-H Clubs Helped at Kiwanis Karniva
Many Ways …
Nebline, June 2019
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
CONTENTS
Understanding How Climate Change Affects Nebraska and Agriculture
Are You Drinking or Eating Enough Dairy Foods for the Health Benefits?
Recipe of the Month
Floods and Trees: Helping Trees Recover
Pretty Things That Pollinate
Perennial Plants for Pollinators
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
Pollinator Week: June 17–23
Upcoming Early Childhood Trainings
Nebraska Early Development Network
HEART OF 4-H Volunteer: Glenda Willnerd
JUNE 15 DEADLINE: 4-H Member Online Enrollment; Youth for the Quality Care of Animals Requirements for ANY Livestock Exhibitor; 4-H Projects Updated; Volunteer Online Enrollment; 4-H/FFA Animal IDs
4-H Sewing Help
4-H Clover Kids Animal Showmanship …
Nebline, May 2019
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
CONTENTS
25 Years of Earth Wellness Festival: A Generation of Students Have Learned Value of Environmental Resources
Malcolm 4th Graders Learn About Healthy Choices
Recipe of the Month
2019 Cash Rent Survey
Bagworm Control in Windbreaks
Choosing the Best Bug Spray to Protect Your Family From Mosquitoes and Ticks
2019 Herb of the Year
Garden Guide Things to Do This Month
Children and Mindful Eating
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Susan Martin
Babysitting Training, June 18
4-H Announcements for 4-H'ers and Volunteers
Clover College
Upcoming Landscape Workshops
Extension News: New Domestic Water and Wastewater Extension Associate
Extension News: Two New …
Nebline, March 2019
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
CONTENTS
Emerald ash borer in Lancaster County: What to do now
Eat more dark-green veggies for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond
Recipe of the Month
Ag Estate Planning Workshop, March 5
Farmland Rent Meeting, March 14
Dicamba training, March 12
Early spring pest control for evergreen trees
Dropping like flies
Spring bird behaviors can be fascinating
2019 vegetable All-America Selections winners
Garden Guide Things to Do This Month
Addressing implicit bias
Upcoming early childhood trainings
Lincoln Early Childhood Conference
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Lois Muhlbach
4-H Achievement Celebration
Pick-A-Pig club first meeting, March 17
Rabbit Show, April 27
4-H …