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Accuracy Of Covid-19 Relevant Knowledge Among Youth: Number Of Information Sources Matters, Patricia Wonch Hill, Judy Diamond, Amy N. Spiegel, Elizabeth Vanwormer, Meghan Leadabrand, Julia Mcquillan
Accuracy Of Covid-19 Relevant Knowledge Among Youth: Number Of Information Sources Matters, Patricia Wonch Hill, Judy Diamond, Amy N. Spiegel, Elizabeth Vanwormer, Meghan Leadabrand, Julia Mcquillan
Department of Sociology: Faculty Publications
Can comics effectively convey scientific knowledge about COVID-19 to youth? What types and how many sources of information did youth have about COVID-19 during the pandemic? How are sources of information associated with accurate COVID-19 knowledge? To answer these questions, we surveyed youth in grades 5–9 in a Midwestern United States school district in the winter of 2020–2021. The online survey used measures of COVID-19 knowledge and sources, with an embedded experiment on COVID-19 relevant comics. Guided by an integrated science capital and just-in-time health and science information acquisition model, we also measured level of science capital, science identity, and …
Outdoor Play In Preschool Children: Parent Attitudes And Loose Part Play In Urban Settings, Ann Spilker
Outdoor Play In Preschool Children: Parent Attitudes And Loose Part Play In Urban Settings, Ann Spilker
School of Natural Resources: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Outdoor play is an important aspect of young children’s health social-cognitive development. However, play in natural environments is declining due to urbanization and various safety concerns. Many urban preschools have outdoor play spaces that lack natural elements that stimulate children’s autonomy, creativity, and imaginative play. Furthermore, parents who find outdoor environments intimidating and fraught with danger limit young children’s outdoor experiences that inhibit their motor fitness, socialization with peers, and ecological awareness. Two qualitative case studies examined preschool children’s outdoor play. Study one focused on preschool children’s loose parts play in urban settings while study two examined parent’s attitudes towards …
Educating Elementary Students About Nutrition: An After-School Club Curriculum, Morgan Gurwell
Educating Elementary Students About Nutrition: An After-School Club Curriculum, Morgan Gurwell
Honors Theses
This creative project was created to serve as a 10-week afterschool club curriculum for 3rd-5th graders to teach them about nutrition and healthy eating patterns. The goal of the program is to help kids establish a foundation for healthy eating that they can utilize throughout their lives, potentially reducing their risk of developing chronic diseases as an adult. Information presented during the program is a representation of the key components of the USDA MyPlate and the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The curriculum aims to teach these concepts by breaking down the different food groups, reading nutrition facts labels, and …
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 …