Educational News and Resources from Iowa Public Television

Resources for Social Studies Teachers FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 6

American Experience: The Rise of Consumerism

Grade Range 6-8, 9-12

At the end of World War II, American soldiers returned home to a country quite different from the one they had left four years earlier. Wartime production had helped pull America's economy out of depression, and from the late 1940s on, young adults saw a remarkable rise in their spending power. Learn about the rise of consumerism and more on American Experience:Tupperware.

How Good Are Online Public Schools?

News and Public Affairs

Full-time public cyber schools are now an option in 30 states, allowing some 250,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade to press buttons to raise their hands and message their teachers. John Tulenko of Learning Matters Television reports from Pennsylvania where the demand for online charter schools is high.

Register today for these ICN sessions, at no charge to you or your school, to network your students with other learners throughout the state.

AmeriCorps (10-12): Learn more about the AmeriCorps with an exciting guest speaker.
Teaching Students: Energy Efficiency (9-12): Learn great tips about energy conservation.
My America: Liberty and Justice (2-5): Help your student explore the basics of democratic government.

Can't make it to any of these sessions? Take a look at IPTV's ICN events calendar to schedule your next opportunity.

John Glenn Recounts His Historic Mission in Space

Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12

Fifty years ago, NASA astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth, despite numerous glitches. Judy Woodruff and Glenn discuss how the historic mission changed the space race.

Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish

Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12

Speaking, listening, and comprehension are just a few of the skills that are available to students who use Destinos. The videos immerse students in everyday situations with native speakers and can help supplement many introductory lessons in your Spanish language curriculum.

Six Trends in Journalism Education

Grades 6-8, 9-12

In this article from PBS MediaShift, take a look at some of the most intriguing developments in journalism education in the last year - from approaches to using social media and curation to new initiatives on data journalism, from academe's role in the news industry to leveraging publishing platforms.

Resources | PBS LearningMedia | PBS KIDS | PBS Teachers | Iowa Public Television