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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Iowa Poets

For Students 9th - 10th
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Iowa includes information on featured poets (Amy Clampitt and James Galvin) and poems specifically about Iowa.
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Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: Iowa State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about the state of Iowa through maps at this site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. This site has several map choices for you to look at.
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Iowa State University

Iowa State University Extension: Farm Economics

For Students 9th - 10th
This Iowa State University site focuses on Iowa's farm economy, featuring programs and services for farmers. This is a large site and detailed site, with a great deal of information. Some on-line courses are offered.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Iowa

For Students 3rd - 5th
This America's Story entry fro Iowa from the Library of Congress tells you facts and lore about the state suitable for a great paper and citable resource.
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Other

State Historical Society of Iowa: Iowa Medal of Honor Heroes

For Students 9th - 10th
Commemoration of the men and women of Iowa who have received the Medal of Honor for bravery in times of conflict.
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University of Iowa

University of Iowa Library: Famous People of Iowa

For Students 9th - 10th
Find famous people hailing from Iowa. Search by name, date or topic of fame.
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University of Iowa

University of Iowa Library: Famous People of Iowa

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Find famous people hailing from Iowa. Search by name, date or topic of fame.
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University of Iowa

University of Iowa: Arts and Life in Africa: People Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Essential information on African countries and African peoples assembled by the University of Iowa.
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Other

State Historical Society of Iowa

For Students 9th - 10th
Teachers will find historical outlines, curriculum guides, learning activities, ways to integrate the state's history into the classroom, and links to other resources relevant to the state's history.
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Other

The State of Iowa: Fishes of Iowa

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this resource to learn the many types of fish that can be found in the state of Iowa. Near the bottom, click on a fish family name and get a very detailed description of the fish that are part of that family.
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Iowa Department of Public Health

Iowa Department of Public Health

For Students 9th - 10th
The government health site for the state of Iowa. Includes the Iowa Health FOCUS Newsletter, press releases, the consumer health network, etc.
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Other

Sports Illustrated:fred Hoiberg Says He Wants to Finish His Career at Iowa State

For Students 9th - 10th
April 11, 2014 Sports Illustrated article about Iowa State University men's basketball coach, Fred Hoiberg and his future at Iowa State.
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Iowa Department of Public Health

Iowa Department of Public Health

For Students 9th - 10th
Iowa Department of Public Health offers information about family and health services, vital records, consumer health alerts, and Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
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Black Past

Black Past: Buxton, Iowa

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an interesting encyclopedia article about the multi-ethnic town of Buxton, Iowa, a coal-mining town with little racial discrimination.
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S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Iowa Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read a brief folktale, myth or legend from the state of Iowa.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Iowa

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Iowa including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
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University of Iowa

University of Iowa: Iowa Tests of Basic Skills

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site explains the sections of the Iowa testing program. If you have an interest in learning more than just the basics, the menu on the left offers a more in depth look of the test's features.
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PBS

Iowa Pathways: The Fight for Women's Suffrage

For Students 9th - 10th
The fight to give women the right to vote was fought in the states as much as at the federal level. Read about the history of women's suffrage in Iowa from 1868 until the adoption of the 19th Amendment.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Iowa Ited Practice Exams Math

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students can use these LearningCheck item banks to prepare for the following - grade 11 Iowa ITED math exam.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Iowa Itbs Practice Exams Grades 7 8 Math

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students can use these LearningCheck item banks to prepare for the Iowa ITBS math exams.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: 49th Iowa Volunteer Infantry: Camp Cuba Libre, Jacksonville, Florida

For Students 9th - 10th
Newspaper article dated June 2, 1898, with the story detailing the departure of the 49th Iowa Volunteer Infantry and the fanfare they recieve as they are shipped out Jacksonville, Florida.
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University of Iowa

Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist: Early Paleoindian Period

For Students 9th - 10th
Clovis and Folsom projectile points tell archaeologists a lot about the distribution of Paleoindians across North America. Read about these points, how they were made, and where these points were found in Iowa.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Battleship Iowa: Bernard Keegan: Writes Home About Battle of Santiago

For Students 9th - 10th
Letter from the Spanish-American War battleship IOWA crewmember, Bernard Keegan describes the action witnessed during the Battle of Santiago.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Burt O. Mullin: 49th Iowa Volunteer Infantry: Company C: Writes Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish-American War era letter written home to his family by Burt Mullin of the 49th Iowa Volunteer Infantry with details of his experience during the first days of his deployment.

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