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Every Picture Tells a Story

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine the ways in which a work of art represents the culture or lifestyle of people living in a state. They analyze the back of the Iowa quarter and discuss how art reflects the time period in which it was created.
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Fly Tying

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars practice fly tying and explain water conservation efforts in Iowa. In this ecology, Iowa geography, and natural resources lesson, students identify basic equipment and material needed to fish, then tie flies. Young...
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Iowa Leaders

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students begin to use the internet and compare characteristics of famous Iowa leaders.
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Education World

Edible Resource Maps!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars discuss resource maps and examine examples from library resources. Working in groups, they create edible resource maps by drawing examples, such as popcorn on the border of Iowa and Nebraska. Then they use cookies in the...
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The Art and Soul of the Land

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students study conservation and how different communication styles used by different conservationists. In this conservation lesson plan students obtain information on a cartoon or a few quotes from a conservationist and are ask to...
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Landforms of Iowa

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners observe the landscape and different landforms where they live.  In this landforms lesson students list and define materials that make up their local landforms.
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Iowa - Here We Come

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice their geography skills. In this geography lesson, students plan a trip in their state that includes calculating mileage, time, and other costs. Students also submit a written trip itinerary.
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Raccoon Grid Drawing Page

For Students 1st
In this raccoon drawing worksheet, 1st graders will draw the raccoon by copying a square from a grid on page 1 to the blank grid on page 2.
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Herbert Hoover: Iowa Farm Boy an World Humanitarian

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Students research Herbert Hoover's life and how he became known as a "Great Humanitarian." Students use images and historic places in their research.
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Mystery State #49

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In this United States mystery worksheet, young scholars determine which state is described by the 5 clues listed on the sheet and then mark it on the outline map of the United States.
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Textured Landscapes with Grant Wood

For Teachers K - 6th
Explore the world of textured landscapes through the eyes of the famous artist, Grant Wood. Here is an elementary art lesson in which scholars learn about Grant Wood's life, view his work, draw their own textured landscape, and then...
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African-American Iowans: History, contributions & Accomplishments.

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars explore lives of African-Americans in Iowa. Students will examine biographies and discuss perspectives of African-Americans. They will then create posters illustrating elements of those lives finally, putting on a five act...
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Stream Table

For Teachers 3rd - Higher Ed
Students explore channelization, riparian habitats and soil erosion to find out about  the aquatic habitats in Iowa. In this aquatic habitats lesson, students define important terms and read an article about pollution.  Students complete...
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Albert M. Lea

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research Albert M. Lea and the historical context of 1835.
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Tree Hunt

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students identify the common trees of Iowa and make observations while creating a key. In this tree hunt lesson plan, students write a letter to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to receive a pamphlet of Common Trees of Iowa....
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Field Crops in the Food System

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students complete activities related to food production and distribution. In this agriculture instructional activity, students read and discuss the crops grown in Iowa and Wisconsin and the ways the crops are used. They complete...
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Bicycle Ride

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders observe and demonstrate how to add and subtract three-digit numbers as they relate to word problems. They discuss an annual bike ride in Iowa, and solve problems on an activity sheet along with the teacher. Students draw a...
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December 28th Writing Prompt

For Students 5th - 8th
For this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that Iowa became a state on December 28, 1846. Students use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about the state of Iowa and summarize them in their own words.
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Prairie Voices: Community Development, Investigating Local History

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students investigate local history. In this research skills lesson, students examine historic landmarks, tax records, fire maps, town plans, historic photographs, newspapers, and other primary sources to learn about local communities in...
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Midwestern States

For Students 4th - 5th
In this United States geography instructional activity, students study the image of the Midwestern states. Student then label the states with the following choices: Missouri, Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois, North...
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Journalism Career Pathway Unit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore a career in journalism while using various forms of technology; such as, distance learning via the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) and the Internet. They have the opportunity to create a final project that is based...
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Geography: US States and Capitals Picture/Word #3

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this printing practice worksheet, students practice their printing skills by tracing the sentences that state the capital cities for the following states: Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana.
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Brucemore Mansion

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students take a closer look at Brucemore Mansion. In this Iowa history lesson, students research what life was like at the mansion during the Gilded Age and through history. Students also research the responsibilities of servants as well...
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The Value of Coins

For Teachers K - 1st
Students examine the Iowa state quarter and discuss things they value. They draw a picture of something they value and then practice identifying the values of coins.

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