Community Resources Database

The Plant and Soil Sciences eLibrary is a collection of Open Educational Resources (OER) developed by team members whose mission is to disseminate foundational science and cutting-edge research related to plants, soils, and the environments where plants grow. With collaboration from our subject matter experts and the use of technology, we are growing this knowledge base, which is used globally by students, industry, faculty, and researchers. Housed in the Agronomy and Horticulture Department.   

These STEM-based curricula help students explore the Platte Basin using the power of timelapse photography to track migratory bird patterns to observing crop growth and seasonal river fluctuations.  

Engage your students with the hidden wonders of Nebraska! Despite its reputation for being flat, Nebraska boasts biologically rich ecosystems shaped by rivers like the Platte. Dive into the diverse Platte River prairies ecosystem and bring learning to life with an interactive food web and food chain activity. 

Practicing systems thinking habits can change the way you see the world and influence the actions or decisions you make. We created this project to help teachers and students explore some personally meaningful ways to playfully develop systems thinking skills.   

This is a series of exploratory lessons covering insect pollinators and their conservation. It is designed for Pre-K through 3rd grades following Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines.  

The Nebraska Forest Service leads the state by inspiring and assisting others to create and sustain healthy, productive forests. Our conservation education program helps both formal and non-formal educators, families, and natural resource professionals with resources to educate Nebraskans on conservation concepts and issues. Conservation Education helps people of all ages develop the critical thinking skills they need to understand complex environmental issues and make informed decisions. 

Environmental education (EE) seeks to inform and inspire people about nature and environmental issues. EE occurs in both formal education or classrooms and non-formal education such as after school programs, events, nature centers and museums. 

Whether you want to communicate, educate or encourage sustainable behavior we can help you with both conducting research and using well-researched techniques to increase your impact. 

Inspire your students with the fascinating story of least terns and piping plovers! These birds once relied on the Platte River’s sandbars for nesting but now adapt to unexpected habitats like gravel mines and housing developments. Students will explore how scientists band and monitor these species, linking conservation science to real-world challenges in a meaningful and engaging way. 

This collection of high school lessons and units was created as part of the TASRSs program. The program provided an opportunity for Nebraska high school science teachers to collaborate with UNL STEM faculty and graduate students engaged in applied STEM research around agriculture and natural resources. 

Identify trees and shrubs and which are suitable for different Nebraska habitats. 

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has partnered with Platte Basin Timelapse to develop wetlands resources that showcase the importance and dynamics of Nebraska’s wetlands and take an in-depth look at Nebraska’s regional wetland complexes. 

The scientist and the citizen alike must make evaluative judgments about the validity of science-related media reports and their implications for people’s own lives and society.