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US National Archives

Nara: Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
From the National Archives and Records Administration, this site offers a great biography of President Herbert Hoover. Detailed information about his presidential library, a kid's link, and a teacher's link. Everything you want to know...
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Other

Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area: Introduction to the Story of Corn

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about the early uses of corn and how it was introduced to the Europeans. There are colorful pictures and links to relevant information as well.
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Wisconsin Historical Society

Wisconsin Historical Society: The Black Hawk War, 1832

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson is accompanied by original accounts from participants in the Black Hawk War, with extensive information on the relocation of the Sauk and Fox Indian tribe.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Iowa

For Students 3rd - 5th
This America's Story entry fro Iowa from the Library of Congress tells you facts and lore about the state suitable for a great paper and citable resource.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Iowa State History for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Iowa including early explorers, Native Americans, settlers, Lewis and Clark, Black Hawk War, and becoming a state.