Resources

Mary Beth Tinker explains her reasoning behind wearing black armbands to protest the Vietnam War.

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Social Studies

Dr. Kenneth M. Quinn, former U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia, describes how Governor. Robert D. Ray brought Vietnam refugees to Iowa.

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Social Studies

Under the right conditions, weather factors can combine to create major flooding events, making floods a frequent occurrence in Iowa.

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STEM

Everything is made of matter. Learn about how matter can physically change between solid, liquid and gas.

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STEM

The Women's Army Corps (WAC), created during World War II, was the women's branch of the United States Army.

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Social Studies

This collection features strategies for literacy instruction meant for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

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Language Arts

In 1972, the Iowa caucuses became the first major event in the nomination process for President of the United States.

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Social Studies

Explore these STEAM Activities to support your students' learning.

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STEM

Explore the role Iowans played in preserving the rights and freedoms of individuals around the world.

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Social Studies

This special Iowa Outdoors episode features a look at select parks from the sky!

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STEM

Iowa Outdoors celebrates Iowa State Parks by showcasing park history, trail experiences and inspiring photography.

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Social Studies

Just walk the trails at Pine Lake or Effigy Mounds to see the lasting effect members of the CCC have had on our state.

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Social Studies

Celebrate Earth Day with Iowa PBS with some of these great resources

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STEM

Go on an educational exploration of Iowa’s natural environments and environmental challenges.

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STEM

Discover what the New Deal and Civilian Conservation Corps have to do with our Iowa state parks.

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Social Studies

Explore the life of Dr. Carver. Born into slavery, Carver become one of the best-known black Americans in the world.

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Social Studies, STEM

These Iowa stories will inspire you and your students to right wrongs big and small to change the world in which we live.

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Social Studies

Explore how Iowa became a testing ground and the first electoral event for presidential candidates.

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Social Studies

Examine the economic and personal disasters that afflicted the agriculture sector in the 1980s.

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Social Studies

Explore the experiences of young orphan train riders.

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Social Studies

Learn about the historic battle that led to free speech rights for public school students.

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Social Studies

Foster acceptance and knowledge of others in your classroom with this multi-station collection.

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Social Studies

Iowa-based science phenomena for your classroom.

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STEM

Carrie Chapman Catt: Warrior for Women tells the story of an Iowan's role in the women’s suffrage movement.

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Social Studies

Foster scientific exploration through interactive experiences.

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STEM

Learn about transformational moments in American history with this fun, interactive game.

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Social Studies

Explore the people, places and events in Iowa history.

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Social Studies

Solve odd cases and create useful gadgets.

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STEM

Learn about scientist, teacher, humanitarian, environmentalist and artist George Washington Carver.

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Social Studies, STEM