Iowa Public Television

Learn about the human skeleton in this ICN session combining math, science, health, physical activity, and more. Students learn:

• the number of bones in their body.
• the names of some bones.
• the many purposes of the skeleton.
• how to feed, use and protect their skeleton.
• what bones are made of and how they change as the body grows.

Following the ICN session, registered teachers receive the complimentary book You Can't See Your Bones with Binoculars or alternate title.

Session Related Web sites:

• Midwest Dairy Association (www.midwestdairy.com) - This site includes recipes, nutrition resources and the latest dairy news. You can also order materials.
• Big Bones Bash (www.bigbonesbash.com/resources.shtml) - A great place to find teacher resources, interactive games, Web sites, printed resources and more.
• Iowa Department of Public Health: Pick a Better Snack Campaign (www.idph.state.ia.us/pickabettersnack) - Learn about this initiative and how to eat healthier.
• Iowa Department of Public Health: Nutrition Network (www.idph.state.ia.us/nutritionnetwork)
• Iowa State University Extension Service(www.extension.iastate.edu/food/)

Related Lesson Plans and Units:
Do a Thinkfinity Search (www.marcopolosearch.org):

1. Search for: bones
2. Limit Subjects to: health or science
3. Limit search to appropriate grade level.
4. Click on the 'Search' button to view results.

PBS Teachers (http://www.pbs.org/teachers/) - PBS Teachers offers free lesson plans, professional development and more for preK-12 educators.

Are you new to the ICN experience? If so, take a moment to view the IPTV K-12 Connections Frequently Asked Questions and Keys to a Successful Session.

Classroom Resources:
The following related programs are available on IPTV's broadcast or from the AEAs: (Check the K-12 Classroom Television (www.iptv.org/k12catalog) Web site for broadcast dates and times.)

• GOODBODIES (Grade Level: K-2)
• BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY (Grade Level: 4-12)
• DRAGONFLY TV (Grade Level: 2-5)

Only twelve 'interactive' sites are scheduled for each session. Videotaping is NOT available.

Sessions are provided at no cost to PK-12 students and the adults working with or on behalf of PK-12 students in Iowa.