This document provides information about the history of Iowa, including its state bird, tree, flower and quarter. It outlines tasks for students to research the physical features, natural resources, influences and culture of different regions in Iowa, including the north, south, east, west and central regions. As an example, it provides some key details about central Iowa, such as its location around Des Moines, changes in electricity over time, natural features like the Des Moines River and lakes, and cultural attractions.

1. Iowa History

2. State Bird
Eastern Goldfinch
State Tree Oak
State Flower Wild
Rose
State Quarter
Great resource_Iowa_History

3. Iowa History (Intro)

4. Iowa
Groups must find:
1.) Physical features (map)
2.) Natural Resources
3.) Influence
4.) Culture

5. Small groups will become experts
on the specific regions of Iowa

6. North
Groups must find:
1.) Physical features (map)
2.) Natural Resources
3.) Influence
4.) Culture
General Information

7. South Groups must find:
1.) Physical features (map)
2.) Natural Resources
3.) Influence
4.) Culture
General Information

8. East
Groups must find:
1.) Physical features (map)
2.) Natural Resources
3.) Influence
4.) Culture
General Information

9. WestGroups must find:
1.) Physical features (map)
2.) Natural Resources
3.) Influence
4.) Culture
General Information

10. Central (model)
The capitol of Iowa is located in Des Moines. This is a little south of central Iowa.
One way Central Iowa has changed is electricity.
Change in Central Iowa 'Electricity'
In Central Iowa there is Des Moines
River, Saylorville Lake, and Big Creek
for recreation and to draw people
into this area.
http://www.midwestliving.com/travel/iowa/20-
top-things-to-do-iowa/

11. Physical
Features
Source:
Iowa Geography
Iowa features
Iowa Geography Zoomed in

12. (Model) Physical Feature

13. Natural Resources
Iowa has a lot to offer in natural resources for people.
Natural Resources in Iowa
Natrual Resources

14. Influence
• Waves of Change
• Iowa Explore
• Iowa moves

15. Culture
• Iowa’s cultural history
• People Move

16. Grading Rubric
Unit of Study
Physical
Features
Natural
Resources
Influences Culture
Central I can describe
how the
environment
influences
settlement.
I can explain
why people
move towards
specific
regions.
I can explain
why people
move towards
a specific place.
I can explain
what type of
culture is in
this area.