Teaching Resources
Series Guides
Engagement & Discussion Guide
The goal of the Iconic America Engagement & Discussion Guide is to help educators facilitate deeper conversations around Iconic America, understand the complexities and histories surrounding American icons, and promote dialogue in the classroom and wider school community.
Storytelling Guide
Uncover the untold narratives within your community with our newly launched Iconic America Storytelling Guide! Inspired by the PBS series, this guide empowers both adults and youth to explore the their surroundings and harness the essence of local icons through storytelling. This resource guides users to explore photography, the power of the written word, or the artistry of documentaries in their storytelling efforts.
Lesson Plans
Designed for middle and high school students, and using video clips from the series, teachers may use these Iconic America standards-based lessons to explore U.S. history by diving into important icons that shaped our country.