100% Funded

Ended Monday, April 29th, 2019 at 6:08 PM

Total Donation Goal $1,402 $1,402.51 Funded

This campaign has ended and has been fully funded. If you made a donation, thank you.

1 Apr

About this Campaign

Throughout the year, we have focused on both prairies and the history of Nebraska (focusing on the Native Americans, the first explorers and pioneers, the Westward Movement and the Homestead Act of 1862).  As a culminating activity to end our Unit Studies, we have reserved two buses to allow our learners to witness a real piece of history at The Homestead National Museum of America. 

This National park is located approximately 41 miles south in Beatrice, Nebraska. The cost to enter is free to all fourth graders, so the donations we receive will go toward the rental of the two buses.  This day-long field trip is hosted by National park rangers and all the activities learners get to participate in fit into the school curriculum standards of Nebraska (see below for description of all activities).  Campbell Elementary is a Title I school and we have limited funds for these types of experiences.  As well, many of our learners come from low-income homes making this opportunity even more rare for them to experience.  

  • Homestead Search: Students take a closer look at the Heritage Center by searching for items significant to the homesteading movement. (30-45 minutes)
  • Day in the Life of a Homesteader: A relay race gets students scrambling to finish their daily chores. (45 minutes)
  • Stake Your Claim: Students choose a "homestead claim" on the prairie with a partner, then learn how available water, timber and land affected the success of early settlers. (45 minutes)
  • Prairie Walk: Trail guides are available for teachers to use while guiding their students on prairie walks. Rangers are available to lead these walks upon request. (45 minutes)
  • Skins and Skulls: This program, led by a ranger, explores the wild world of mammals. Using actual animal hides as well as skulls and castings, this program allows the audience to touch and feel while learning about the diverse wildlife of the region. (30-45 minutes)
  • Follow the Buffalo: This program, usually led by a ranger, enables students to touch and see items made from buffalo parts in the traditional American Indian way. Students learn about American Indians of the Great Plains and their traditions. (1 hour)

Resource: https://www.nps.gov/home/learn/education/planafieldtrip.htm

Requesting $1,230 plus cost reimbursement. The administration, teachers, and learners at Campbell Elementary School greatly appreciate any amount that is donated!!!

Donation History

A and A Auto $307
Nelson, Clark & Timan, P.C. Law Office $300
Celeste Knapper $50
Dan & Nancy Peschka $50
Anonymous $100
In Honor of
Zayn al Arab
$25
Sheena Gallagher $25
Heather Stengel $25
Eli Khalil LAX AUTO $250
Jesse Benedict $100
A and A Auto $307
Nelson, Clark & Timan, P.C. Law Office $300
Eli Khalil LAX AUTO $250
Anonymous $100
Anonymous $100
Jesse Benedict $100
Dan & Nancy Peschka $50
Celeste Knapper $50
In Honor of
Zayn al Arab
$25
Brent Haumont $25