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Nebraska is a state that lies in both the Great Plains and the Midwestern United States. Its state capital is Lincoln. Its largest city is Omaha, which is on the Missouri River. See the fact file below for more information about Nebraska or download the comprehensive worksheet pack which can be utilized within the classroom or home environment.
Capital
Lincoln
Became a State
March 1, 1867 (37th)
Location
Great Plains
Area
77,354 sq. miles (16th)
Population
1,826,341 (39th)
Major Cities
Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Grand Island, Kearney
Products
corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, grain processing
Climate
The eastern two-thirds of the state has a hot summer continental climate, the western third has a semi-arid steppe climate – thunderstorms in spring and summer months – Chinook winds provide a temporary moderating effect on temperatures during the winter months.
Yearly Precipitation
averages 34 inches
Professional Sports Teams
no professional sports teams
Major Waterways
Platt River, Nebraska, River, Niobrara River, Republican River
Most Famous Citizens
Gerald Ford (U.S. President)
Fred Astaire (actor)
Max Baer (boxer)
Warren Buffet (investor)
Marlon Brando (actor)
Malcolm X (religious leader)
State Symbols
Bird – Western Meadowlark
Flower – Goldenrod
Animal – White-tailed Deer
Tree – Eastern Cottonwood
Insect – Honeybee
Nebraska Worksheets
This bundle includes 11 ready-to-use Nebraska worksheets that are perfect for students to learn about Nebraska which is a state that lies in both the Great Plains and the Midwestern United States. Its state capital is Lincoln. Its largest city is Omaha, which is on the Missouri River.
This download includes the following worksheets:
- Nebraska Facts
- Nebraska Mapping
- The State Flag
- Out of the Box
- Ford from Nebraska
- Other Famous Citizen
- State Symbols
- City Search
- Landmarks and Places
- Nebraska Crossword
- Traveler
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