Iowa Public Television
Resources for Elementary Teachers 
FEBRUARY 14- 21 
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John Adams
A Case for Separation of Powers

Grade Range: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

How did John Adams aim to prevent the wealthy elite from gaining control? His model, containing the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, guided the future of the Federal Constitution. Learn about the separation of powers with this clip from PBS LearningMedia.

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Sci Girls
SciGirls Online

Grade Range: 3-5, 6-8

Transforming the way girls look at science technology, engineering, and math, this series helps inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers with engaging videos and fun interactives.


 

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ocean giants
Nature: Ocean Giants

Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12

On this special from Nature, teams of intrepid scientists use the latest technology to explore the lives of whales and dolphins.

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symbolism
Summary, Symbolism, and the Levels of Meaning
Grade Range: 3-5, 6-8

In this activity from PBS LearningMedia, students watch a video about a symbolic totem pole. They then discuss the video's symbolism and reflect on how an understanding of symbolism influenced their ability to summarize the segment.


Panama Canal
American Experience: Travel the Panama Canal

Grade Range: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Take a boat ride through the Panama Canal with this time-lapse video of the locks in action.

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Underground Railroad
Underground Railroad: The William Still Story

Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12

Underground Railroad: The Williams Still Story is the story of a humble Philadelphia clerk who risked his life shepherding runaway slaves to freedom in the tumultuous years leading up to America's Civil War. William Still was the director of a complex network of abolitionists, sympathizers, and safe houses that stretched from Philadelphia to what is now Southern Ontario.

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