University of Iowa
The Keith/albee Collection: The Vaudeville Industry, 1894 1935
Find out about the vaudeville circuit of Albee and Keith from the manager reports, play bills, and trade newspapers included in this collection from the University of Iowa.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Birds Help Their Young Survive (Bald Eagles)
Birds protect their young in some cool ways! See how our national bird cares for its chicks. Students will read a National Geographic article about Eagles becoming extinct, and will watch a video on Iowa Bald Eagle cameras. Students will...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Hillary Clinton
Hillary Rodham Clinton was the first woman to represent a major party in a U.S. presidential election, the first woman to win the Iowa Presidential Caucus, first, First Lady elected to the United States Senate, and the first female...
Iowa State University
Iowa State University: Reading Labels for Fat Types
Through this simple lesson plan, students learn to read and undertand nutrition and fat content as it is relayed through food labels. Included are several overheads and a handout on the different types of fats present in the foods we eat.
Iowa State University
Iowa State Entomology: Odorous House Ant
This site focuses on the "Odorous House Ant." It gives details about its description and where it makes its home. Learn more about this fascinating creature by checking out this website.
Other
Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area: Introduction to the Story of Corn
Learn about the early uses of corn and how it was introduced to the Europeans. There are colorful pictures and links to relevant information as well.
Other
Camp Silos: Introduction to Farming Today and Tomorrow
Student-friendly site explaining the history of farming. The section on farming today and tomorrow gives viewers the opportunity to see pigs being born. Requires QuickTime plug-in.
Other
American Youth Policy Forum: Thinking About Tests and Testing [Pdf]
A comprehensive primer in assessment literacy that seeks to raise awareness of key aspects about tests and testing issues. Explains essential statistical terms associated with testing (mean, modes, medians, distribution, dispersion,...
Eserver
E Server: The Thoreau Reader: Chapter 5. "Solitude" From Walden
This is the annotated text of Chapter 5, "Solitude" from Walden by Henry David Thoreau. In this chapter, he explains his walks around Walden Pond and his oneness with nature.
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University of Iowa
Ui: Sociological Theories of Deviance: Definitions and Considerations [Pdf]
In this lesson, students participate in a jigsaw activity to learn about the major theories of social deviance - anomie theory, control, differential association, and labeling. They then examine the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943 while applying...
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: The Black Hawk War, 1832
This instructional activity is accompanied by original accounts from participants in the Black Hawk War, with extensive information on the relocation of the Sauk and Fox Indian tribe.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Election Central: Election Collection
This is a collection of 21 election-related resources to help teachers engage students in the political process and spark discussion.
Curated OER
History Matters: Donners Recall the Great Depression
This description of a family in Dubuque, Iowa was part of a 1935 WPA sponsored project devoted to documenting the experiences of people during the Depression. From the book, The Great Depression, by David Shannon.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: The Founding of the Last 'Colonies'
Essay on the last mass emigration of Dutch citizens from the Netherlands in 1800s who came for economic and religious reasons and settled in Michigan, Iowa and Wisconsin.
Digital History
Digital History: "Go West and Grow Up With the Country"
When Horace Greeley gave his advice to go West, young man, he meant as far west as Iowa. See how the Midwest was settled by pioneers, lumberjacks, and miners. Read about squatters on the fine prairie land and how they were able to keep...
BBC
Bbc News: Week of 3 11 13: The Children Going Hungry in America
This article about child hunger in the United States features the story of two young children in Iowa who often do not have enough to eat. The article includes a link to charity that helps those in need of food and a brief video. [1:59]
Wessels Living History Farm
Living History Farm: Contour Plowing
Wessels Living History Farm explains some of the history behind contour plowing in the United States. Great photo illustrating contour planting on terraces in Iowa included.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Ruby Ridge (Weaver) Trial (1993)
In the 1980s, the mountainous panhandle of northern Idaho became a magnet for right-wingers of all stripes. Government-haters, minority-haters, immigrant-haters, and modern culture-haters all found refuge in the sparsely-populated...
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: White Cloud: A Hero to His People
Students will learn about White Cloud, one of the chiefs of the Iowa people who attempted to raise money for his tribe after losing their land. Through discussion and research, students will write a journal entry from the standpoint of a...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The 1980s Farm Crisis
This 90-minute film was produced by Iowa PBST Farm Crisis. This feaure examines the economic and personal disasters that afflicted the agriculture sector in the 1980s.
Library of Congress
Loc: Local Legacies
Experience America through its grassroots! Diverse populations lend cultural colorfulness to our country. Read about an International Food Fair in California, Annie Oakley Days in Ohio, and Wabanaki Basketry in Maine. Click on your...
A&E Television
History.com: The States
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
Kidport
Kidport: United States of America Geography
This site contains a fun way to learn about the states within the United States. Click on the state that you want to learn more about and it provides facts, geographic landmarks, points of interest, major industries, a quiz and more.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: George Catlin
A succinct biographical sketch that examines the contributions of noted painter of Native American portraits and Pennsylvania native, George Catlin.
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