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Every county in Iowa has a unique story to tell! Today, Iowa is made up of 99 counties, and we’re going to visit each one to discover a new and interesting story.

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FIND Iowa allows students in grades 2-5 to virtually explore Iowa through immersive and interactive learning content.

Iowa Science Phenomena

Iowa Science Phenomena is a growing collection of phenomena resources created, curated and collected by Iowa educators.

Tinker vs. Des Moines Schools

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An Oral History of the Tinker v. Des Moines Schools Decision

Learn about the landmark 1969 U.S. Supreme Court decision that defined students free speech rights.

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Social Studies
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John Tinker and Mary Beth Tinker

Mary Beth and John Tinker React to Supreme Court Success

Mary Beth and John Tinker react to the Supreme Court decision and the “Tinker Standard”.

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Social Studies
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John Tinker

John Tinker Explains Rationale for Wearing Armbands to Protest the Vietnam War

Learn why John Tinker felt it was important to protest the Vietnam War.

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Social Studies
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Black Iowans Who Influenced the World

George Washington Carver

Learn about scientist, teacher, humanitarian, environmentalist and artist George Washington Carver.

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Social Studies, STEM
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Iowans Return to Freedom Summer

Freedom Summer

Explore Freedom Summer, the 1964 voter registration drive to register Black voters in Mississippi.

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Social Studies
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Lost in History Alexander Clark

Alexander Clark and an African-American’s Fight for Civil Rights

Explore the life of Iowan, Alexander Clark from school desegregation to U.S. Ambassador to Liberia.

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Social Studies
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