Iowa Public Television

Join educators from the Blank Park Zoo for this fantastic learning experience! What makes an insect an insect? This lively presentation teaches students about the characteristics and adaptations of these tiny creatures. Costumes, and live insects make this a valuable learning experience. The program also allows time for student questions, so come prepared.

Following the ICN session, registrants receive the complimentary books Why do Snakes Hiss? and Big Bugs or alternate titles by mail.

Blank Park Zoo ICN events include:
Stellaluna
Wild and Rare
Marvelous Mammals
Zoo Detectives
Exotic Habitats
Chickens Aren't the Only Ones
Creepy Crawlies

Session Related Web sites:

• Earth-Life Insects Web Site - The Wonderful World of Insects, introducing the insect in all its amazing variety, with links to the many more detailed pages that make up this site.
• Insects Extension Activities.

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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.)

• BACKYARD SAFARI (Grade Level: PreK-2)
• WILD CHRONICLES (Grade Level: 5-12)
• DRAGONFLY TV(Grade Level: 2-5)

Check out additional 'Classroom Resources' prepared and compiled by IPTV K-12 Connections staff.

Sessions are provided at no cost by Iowa Public Television in collaboration with the Iowa Communications Network to PK-12 students and the adults working with or on behalf of PK-12 students in Iowa. If you are not employed by a school district or an AEA please register at library sites only.

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