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Lesson Plan, Social Studies, 4th Grade, Ruby Martínez

Spring Workshop May 2020

TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills): (E) explain how developments in transportation and communication have influenced economic activities in Texas

Lesson objective(s): 1.The Learner will (TLW) learn why people chose to migrate to Texas. 2. TLW learn the importance of irrigation in the Rio Grande Valley. 3. TLW learn the importance of railroad in the Rio Grande Valley.

Differentiation strategies to meet diverse learner needs: Differentiated Hands on Activities for approaching, meets, and mastering activities are linked to the Enrichment/Extension section. Bilingual/English as a Second Language (ESL) - Elaborating Prior Knowledge Bilingual/ESL - Layered Instruction Menu of Options - Open-Ended …

Lesson Plan, Texas History, 7th Grade, Sylvia V. Garza

Spring Workshop May 2020

TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills): The student understands how individuals, events, and issues shaped the history of Texas from Reconstruction through the beginning of the 20th century. The student is expected to: (B)identify significant individuals, events, and issues, including the development of the cattle industry from its Spanish beginnings and the cowboy way of life. (C)identify significant individuals, events, and issues, including the effects of the growth of railroads. (D)explain the political, economic, and social impact of the agricultural industry.

Lesson objective(s): 1. Describe how railroads affected life in rural and urban Texas. 2. Explain how new farming technology …

Self-Guided Pumphouse Tour

Spring Workshop May 2020

No abstract provided.

Industrialization & The Rise Of Commercial Agriculture In The United States, 1880-1930, Sonia Hernández

Spring Workshop May 2020

No abstract provided.

Lesson Plan, Us History, 11th Grade, Graciela Alonso

Spring Workshop May 2020

TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills): USH 3B; USH 3C; USH SA; USH 14A; USH 138; USH 22C; USH 25C; USH 28A-E; USH 29A-B

Lesson objective(s): 1. Students will be able to describe the characteristics of industrialization in the US {In particularity in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV)} 2. Students will analyze the economic reasons for industrialization and the contributions of significant leaders. 3. Students will examine the cause and effects of demographic pattern changes

Differentiation strategies to meet diverse learner needs: Differentiated Hands on Activities for approaching. meets, and mastering activities arc linked to the Enrichment/Extension section.

Diaspora’S Role In Nepal’S Development: Summary Of The Forum Held At The Nepali National Convention. Baltimore, Md, Usa. July 5-7, 2019, Ambika P. Adhikari, Diwakar Dahal, Rajendra Khatiwada

Himalayan Research Papers Archive

Four major Nepalese community organizations, ANA, ANMA, BANA, and INLS jointly hosted the “Nepali National Convention 2019” in Baltimore, Maryland, USA during July 5 to 7, 2019. Eight other community-based organizations including Blood Donors of America, Society of American Nepalese Nurses, Nepalese Association of Florida, Nepal Pasa Pucha Amerikaye, America Nepal Women’s Association of Greater Washington, Nepal Education and Culture Center, America Nepal Society, and Association of Nepali Teraian in America were involved as co-hosts of the convention. Several other local organizations participated in support of the convention.

The Forum “Diaspora’s Role in Nepal’s Development” was held from 1:30-3:00 pm …

Ec13-872 Nebraska 2013 Crop Budgets, Robert N. Klein, Roger K. Wilson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication contains crop production budgets for 13 crops and 51 cropping systems, as well as tables of power, machinery, labor, and input costs used to develop these budgets. Each budget consists of five sections:

• Heading
• List of representative field operations
• List of materials and services used
• Operations and interest tabulations
• Overhead costs including real estate taxes and opportunity­ charges

The budgets are presented in a worksheet format with a “Your Estimate’’ column for recording cost modifications.

G13-425 2013 Nebraska Beef Report Summaries, Richard J. Rasby, Karla Jenkins, Galen Erickson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Brief synopsis of recent UNL beef research. Each year the UNL Department of Animal Science reports its current beef cattle research. This 2013 NebGuide discusses the research topics of Cow/Calf, Growing, Finishing and Beef Products.

Ec12-101 Spring Seed Guide 2012, Teshome H. Regassa, Greg R. Kruger, Stevan Z. Knezevic, Charles A. Shapiro, Bruce Anderson, Dipak K. Santra, Jim Krall

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Welcome to the 2012 Spring Seed Guide. Corn, soybean, sorghum, sunflower, and alfalfa are included in this seed guide. This circular is a progress report of variety trials conducted by personnel of the Agronomy Department, West Central, and Northeast Extension Centers, and their associated agricultural laboratories and the associates of the University of Wyoming at SAREC.

Ec12-103 Fall Seed Guide 2012, Teshome H. Regassa, P. Stephen Baenziger, Greg R. Kruger, Dipak K. Santra

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Welcome to the 2012 Fall Seed Guide. Crops included in this guide are winter wheat, winter barley, triticale, and alfalfa. This circular is a progress report of variety trials conducted by personnel of the Agronomy Department, West Central, and Panhandle Research and Extension Centers and their associated agricultural laboratories. This circular reports data from winter wheat trials conducted throughout Nebraska.

G12-425 Nebraska Beef Report Summaries 2012, Richard J. Rasby, Dennis Brink, Galen E. Erickson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Brief synopsis of recent UNL beef research. Each year the UNL Department of Animal Science reports its current beef cattle research. This 2012 NebGuide discusses the research topics of Cow/Calf, Growing, Finishing and Beef Products.

Ec12-823 2012 Nebraska Farm Custom Rates - Part I, Roger K. Wilson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Every two years a survey of custom operators is conducted to determine the current rates charged for specific machinery operations. The survey is divided into Part I (EC12-823) and Part II (EC12-826). Part I includes the spring and summer operations such as planting and small grains harvest, and Part II includes information about fall and miscellaneous operations.

The information presented here should be used only as a guide. Rates change from year to year due to cost changes and the availability of custom operators.

Ec12-826 2012 Nebraska Farm Custom Rates - Part Ii, Roger K. Wilson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Every two years a survey of custom operators is conducted to determine the current rates charged for specific machinery operations. The survey is divided into Part I (EC12-823) and Part II (EC12-826). Part I includes the spring and summer operations such as planting and small grains harvest, and Part II includes information about fall and miscellaneous operations.

The information presented here should be used only as a guide. Rates change from year to year due to cost changes and the availability of custom operators.

The Increasing World Population: A Call For Entrepreneurial Leadership & Innovation, Connie I. Reimers-Hild

Kimmel Education and Research Center: Presentations and White Papers

According to the United Nations, the world’s population hit 7 billion on October 31, 2011. The United Nations is projecting the world population to reach 9.3 billion by 2050. The new population landmark set off alarms in governments and organizations around the world. Most of the growth will occur in the poorest and least developed regions of the world, which already must work to resolve issues related to shortages of quality food, soil, air and water. Many people living in these countries also lack access to education, healthcare and global political capital. This white paper discusses the importance of innovation …

Ec11-101 Spring Seed Guide, Teshome H. Regassa, Greg R. Kruger, Stevan Z. Knezevic, Charles A. Shapiro, Bruce Anderson, Dipak K. Santra, Jim Krall

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Welcome to the 2011 Spring Seed Guide. Corn, soybean, sorghum, and alfalfa are included in this seed guide. This circular is a progress report of variety trials conducted by personnel of the Agronomy Department, West Central, and Northeast Extension Centers, and their associated agricultural laboratories and the associates of the University of Wyoming at SAREC.

Ec10-103 Fall Seed Guide 2010, Teshome H. Regassa, P. Stephen Baenziger, Greg R. Kruger, Dipak K. Santra, Charles A. Shapiro, Jim Krall

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Welcome to the 2010 Fall Seed Guide. Crops included in this guide are winter wheat, winter barley, and triticale. This circular is a progress report of variety trials conducted by personnel of the Agronomy Department, West Central, Northeast, and Panhandle Research and Extension Centers and their associated agricultural laboratories. This circular reports data from winter wheat trials conducted through Nebraska.

G09-1975 Nebraska - An Opportunity For Dairy Expansion And Relocation, Jeffrey F. Keown

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This 2009 NebGuide discusses why dairy producers might choose Nebraska in order to expand and/or relocate their dairy. It looks at several areas important to dairy producers, and emphasizes the availability of feed and other natural resources of utmost importance to the dairy industry. While this NebGuide is not expansive and does not list feed prices, utility rates, etc., it does list the reasons why Nebraska is a good place to look at for a dairy operation.

G09-1856 Commercially Available Dna Tests For Genetic Improvement Of Beef Cattle, Matthew L. Spangler

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Misinterpreting DNA tests can cost beef cattle producers time and money. This 2009 NebGuide discusses how to interpret commercial DNA marker tests.

G08-1489 Drinking Water Treatment: Activated Carbon Filtration, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Activated carbon filtration can effectively reduce certain organic compounds and chlorine in drinking water. It can also reduce the quantity of lead, dissolved radon, and harmless taste- and odor-causing compounds. This 2008 NebGuide discusses the principles, processes, and requirements of activated carbon filtration systems for the domestic (household) user.

Ec08-1488 Drinking Water Treatment: What You Need To Know When Selecting Water Treatment Equipment, Sharon Skipton, Bruce I. Dvorak, Shirley Niemeyer

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This 2008 NebGuide explores household water quality and treatment options and can help consumers select a treatment system suited to a particular situation.

G08-1333 Drinking Water: Lead, Sharon Skipton, Bruce I. Dvorak, Wayne Woldt, Steve Drda

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Small quantities of lead can be a serious health concern, especially for infants, children, and developing fetuses. This 2008 NebGuide discusses how to safely manage lead in a domestic water supply.

G08-1376 Drinking Water: Fluoride, Sharon Skipton, Bruce I. Dvorak, Wayne Woldt, Andy Kahle

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

At optimal levels, fluoride in drinking water can be beneficial to dental health. Learn more about fluoride concentration and potential health effects in this 2008 NebGuide.

G08-1360 Drinking Water: Copper, Sharon Skipton, Bruce I. Dvorak, Wayne Woldt, Steve Drda

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Too much copper in the human body can cause stomach and intestinal distress such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. This 2008 NebGuide discusses practices to manage copper in a domestic water supply such as one for a home or business.

G08-1614 Drinking Water: Certified Water Testing Laboratories In Nebraska, Sharon Skipton, Bruce I. Dvorak, Wayne Woldt

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This 2008 NebGuide explains the certification process water testing laboratories follow, and lists certified government and commercial operated laboratories.

G08-1493 Drinking Water Treatment: Distillation, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Homeowners are increasingly concerned about contaminants in their water supply that may affect health or cause taste, odor, or nuisance problems. Distillation, one of the oldest methods of water treatment, is an effective method for reducing many impurities found in water. This 2008 NebGuide discusses the process and related equipment used for household drinking water treatment by distillation.

G08-1492 Drinking Water Treatment: Sediment Filtration, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Sediment filters remove suspended matter such as sand, silt, loose scale, clay or organic material from the water. Untreated water passes through a filter medium which traps suspended matter on the surface or within the filter. This 2008 NebGuide discusses the principles, processes, and requirements of cartridge sediment filtration systems for the household user.

G08-1680 Rust Diseases Of Corn In Nebraska, Tamra A. Jackson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Two rust diseases of corn occur in Nebraska. Common rust of corn occurs every year to some extent, and is caused by the fungus Puccinia sorghi. The other rust disease, southern rust, is caused by Puccinia polysora and occurs less frequently in Nebraska. Identification and management of these rust diseases of corn are discussed in this 2008 NebGuide.

G08-1784 Drinking Water: Nitrate-Nitrogen, Sharon Skipton, Wayne Woldt, Bruce I. Dvorak, Ralph Pulte

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Nitrate-nitrogen is sometimes present in drinking water. At certain levels it can present a health risk. Properly locating and constructing wells along with regularly testing can help manage risk and are discussed in this 2008 NebGuide.

G08-1847 Economic Indexes For Beef Sire Selection, Matthew L. Spangler

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Selecting a beef sire can be made easier with economic indexes. This 2008 NebGuide illustrates the various beef sire selection indexes available.

G08-1844 Stormwater Management: Pesticide Use In The Lawn And Garden, Clyde Ogg, Erin Bauer

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This 2008 NebGuide explains how the proper use and application of lawn and garden pesticides can prevent potential water contamination from stormwater runoff.