Curated OER
Iowa: Crossword Puzzle
In this United States history instructional activity, students use the 14 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Iowa.
Curated OER
Iowa Worksheet
In this Iowa worksheet, students examine a color picture of the state flag. After doing their own research, students fill out information about the state of Iowa: capital city, motto, bird, flower and date of statehood.
Curated OER
Raccoon Grid Drawing Page
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.
Curated OER
Celebrating Diversity in Iowa Schools
Learners examine the effect of cultural diversity on themselves and their community. They create a presentation to be given at a multi-school diversity conference. After listening to various cultures speak, they compare and contrast...
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...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Herbert Hoover
This site from ibiblio.org gives extensive biographical information on Herbert Hoover based on the collection in the Herbert Hoover Museum.
US National Archives
Nara: Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
From the National Archives and Records Administration, this site offers a great biography of President Herbert Hoover. Detailed information about his presidential library, a kid's link, and a teacher's link. Everything you want to know...
Other
State Historical Society of Iowa
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.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Iowa
This site has a colorful display of information about Iowa. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
Other
Iowa.gov: Official Site of State of Iowa
Official website for the State of Iowa. Provides information on the government, governor, services and facts about Iowa.
A&E Television
History.com: Iowa
Take a detailed look at the state of Iowa! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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.
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University: Iowa State Maps
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.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Iowa Folklore
Read a brief folktale, myth or legend from the state of Iowa.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Iowa Poets
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.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Iowa
Provides key information regarding Iowa's history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
NSTATE
The Geography of Iowa
Here you will find a variety of cool facts about the geography of the state of Iowa. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Iowa
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.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Iowa
This site provides a state fact sheet on Iowa from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: An American Family Farm
Captioned slideshow depicting what everyday life is like for a family on a farm in Iowa.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Clickable Map of the United States
Includes both printable images and fascinating trivia behind the flag of each state. It includes alternate flags used in the past.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Bald Eagle
Learn about America's national symbol, the bald eagle, through this full-length documentary.