Social Studies
JANUARY 15 - 22, 2013 |
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Find the latest educational resources from Iowa Public Television.
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War of 1812
Grade Range: 3-5, 6-8
 In 1812, America was a young nation, still establishing its sovereignty from Britain. The United States did not have a large standing army or a national bank. Its borders - especially to the north and the northwest - were unsecured and vulnerable to attack. This interactive website offers classroom resources to help your students better understand this point in American history.
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How Do You Measure School Success
Professional Development
More than two years after stepping down as chancellor of Washington, D.C.'s public schools, Michelle Rhee remains one of the most controversial education reformers in the nation. In this documentary from FRONTLINE, explore these issues. How do you turn around a struggling school? What makes a good teacher? How do you measure success in education, and what are the best ways to navigate barriers to reform?
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WWII Activity Pack
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12
 These lesson plans are based on History Detectives episodes that examine how several objects played a key role in World War II, particularly the role of Japan and the Japanese in the war. They offer students opportunities to research and write about Japanese internment camps, the air war, and propaganda.
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When a Lesson Goes Wrong
Professional Development
 What do you do when a lesson falls flat on its face? This is something that happens even to the best teachers. Watch Sarah Brown Wessling masterfully transition how she approaches a lesson when she realizes her first class didn't go too well. |
Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12
 Destinos teaches speaking, listening, and comprehension skills in Spanish. This telenovela, or Spanish soap opera, immerses students in a mysterious and entertaining story while viewing everyday situations with native speakers. It also introduces the cultures, accents, and dialects of Mexico, Spain, Argentina, and Puerto Rico, helping students understand a range of Spanish and appreciate many Hispanic cultures.
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