Social Studies
May 15-21, 2013 |
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Find the latest educational resources from Iowa Public Television.
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Space Race Timeline
Grade Range: 9-12 
Explore the Cold War's secret space race, from the proposal of the Open Skies policy in 1955 to the launch of the collaborative space effort, Apollo-Soyuz, in 1975.
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Yellowstone: Native American Myths
Grade Range: 3-8
Examine Native American myths, summarize the myths in classroom discussion, and write a myth.
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Death at Jamestown: Explore Jamestown
Grade Range: 6-12
Explore the places, events and people
associated with the Lost Colony of Jamestown with this interactive timeline and map from SECRETS OF THE DEAD. Examine artifacts and remains excavated by archeologists and learn what conclusions can be drawn from them.
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Japan's Midget Sub
Grade Range: 9-12
Explore a 3-D model of the Ko-Hyoteki, the Japanese midget submarine deployed in the attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II.
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Is Minecraft the Ultimate Educational Tool?
Grade Range: 6-12
As it turns out, Minecraft may be good for more than just fun and games. Some experts have brought Minecraft into the classroom, allowing teachers to customize lessons and students to engage with content in new ways.
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