Iowa Public Television

Join a naturalist form Polk County Conservation as we walk kids through the many different habitats that exist in Iowa. He will explain how each habitat is unique and valuable in a particular way and explain how different animals are adapted to live in specific habitats.

Young audiences love Lewis's enthusiasm for science and learn from his kid-friendly explanations and artifacts brought straight from the wild.

Following this ICN session, confirmed registrants receive the complimentary books Birds in your Backyard and Amazing Animal Journeys or alternate titles.

Other Polk County Conservation Board ICN events include:

Session Related Web sites:

• Polk County Conservation Board - Learn about nature and the fun you can have in Polk County.
• Habitats - Choose a habitat and learn about animals who live there.
• National Geographic Creature Feature-Learn more about animals and their habitats through videos, pictures and text.

Related Lesson Plans and Units:

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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: PK-2)
• DRAGONFLY TV (Grade Level: 2-5)
• CURIOUS GEORGE (Grade Level: PreK-2)

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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