Resources
Mary Beth Tinker explains her reasoning behind wearing black armbands to protest the Vietnam War.
Dr. Kenneth M. Quinn, former U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia, describes how Governor. Robert D. Ray brought Vietnam refugees to Iowa.
Under the right conditions, weather factors can combine to create major flooding events, making floods a frequent occurrence in Iowa.
Everything is made of matter. Learn about how matter can physically change between solid, liquid and gas.
The Women's Army Corps (WAC), created during World War II, was the women's branch of the United States Army.
This collection features strategies for literacy instruction meant for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
In 1972, the Iowa caucuses became the first major event in the nomination process for President of the United States.
Explore the role Iowans played in preserving the rights and freedoms of individuals around the world.
This special Iowa Outdoors episode features a look at select parks from the sky!
Iowa Outdoors celebrates Iowa State Parks by showcasing park history, trail experiences and inspiring photography.
Just walk the trails at Pine Lake or Effigy Mounds to see the lasting effect members of the CCC have had on our state.
Celebrate Earth Day with Iowa PBS with some of these great resources
Go on an educational exploration of Iowa’s natural environments and environmental challenges.
Discover what the New Deal and Civilian Conservation Corps have to do with our Iowa state parks.
Explore the life of Dr. Carver. Born into slavery, Carver become one of the best-known black Americans in the world.
These Iowa stories will inspire you and your students to right wrongs big and small to change the world in which we live.
Explore how Iowa became a testing ground and the first electoral event for presidential candidates.
Examine the economic and personal disasters that afflicted the agriculture sector in the 1980s.
Explore the experiences of young orphan train riders.
Learn about the historic battle that led to free speech rights for public school students.
Foster acceptance and knowledge of others in your classroom with this multi-station collection.
Carrie Chapman Catt: Warrior for Women tells the story of an Iowan's role in the women’s suffrage movement.
Learn about transformational moments in American history with this fun, interactive game.
Learn about scientist, teacher, humanitarian, environmentalist and artist George Washington Carver.