The Loess Hills, The Fragile Giants of Iowa | Find Iowa

Why are the Loess Hills called the “Fragile Giants of Iowa”? What is so different about the soil that makes these hills? Use the information in this video and your investigative skills to help answer these questions. Learn all about what makes these fragile giants so unique in this video from FIND Iowa.

Fun Investigating New Discoveries (FIND) Iowa from Iowa PBS Education encourages students in grades 2-5 to virtually investigate our state through the use of immersive and interactive learning content.

The content provided throughout each theme provides inquiry-based learning resources, aligned with Iowa Core science and social studies standards. Additional resources are provided for teachers and parents to encourage deepening of children’s understanding of the topics. iowapbs.org/findiowa