Morrill Hall (5th Grade)

Please contact your front office staff or principal to obtain the most current schedule. 

Fifth Grade students will participate in one of the following programs:

Rocks and Minerals – Investigate the differences between metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rocks and discover how rocks reveal clues about ancient environments.

Water & Wetlands – Investigate the bio-diversity of wetlands in Nebraska and discuss the impacts of people on wetlands and the role of wetlands in returning polluted environments to health.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION: Buses will plan to leave your school at 9:15am or 12:15pm on your designated day(s). Students will be dropped off in front of the museum. Pick-up from Morrill Hall will be at 11:30am or 2:30pm in front of the football statue to the East of the stadium. Morning or afternoon groups leave and return at the same time sharing a bus. The 9:45am or 12:45pm group will have the presentation first and then explore Morrill Hall. The 10:30am or 1:30pm group will tour the museum first and than have the presentation.

NOTE: Packets will be sent to schools in early August containing details and requesting class information from your school.

Questions can be directed to James Blake (jblake@lps.org/402.436.1802) or Jamie Greenlee (jgreenle@lps.org/402-436-1825)