Introduction
Overview
Welcome to the Teaching Iowa History professional development modules. Below you will find links to five modules that include videos, activities, and resources presenting a variety of ways to use and engage with Teaching Iowa History. We hope these modules guide and assist you as you explore and use the resources in your teaching.
If you have questions about Teaching Iowa History or these professional development resources please contact the Iowa Museum Association at Director@iowamuseums.org(link sends e-mail).
Watch
Watch this brief introductory video before moving on to complete the professional development modules (2:30).
Goals
Teaching Iowa History professional development modules serve to:
- Describe the goals of the collaborative project partnership and development process.
- Illustrate the value of the primary sources found in Iowa museums and increase awareness of Iowa’s rich history.
- Demonstrate how to access Teaching Iowa History resources including lesson plans, the primary source database, and instructional resources.
- Present inquiry-based learning strategies as a way to explore historical content while fulfilling the Iowa social studies standards.
- Explain the process for contributing resources to the project and for providing feedback through a short survey.