Iowa Public Television

Celebrate Read Across America Day and The Lorax with IPTV and Warren County Conservation! Naturalist Joel VanRoekel will explore the world of The Lorax by Dr. Seuss through reading, activities and more!

Joel will share his love of books as well as his love of animals by comparing the world of The Lorax to the real-life world of a naturalist, who educates people about protecting natural resources and wildlife. Students will also learn about some of Iowa's most threatened species.

Registrants agree to provide the following materials for their class:

• one piece of paper per student
• one sharpened pencil per student

Important Dates:
March 2: Read Across America Day

Following this ICN session, confirmed registrants receive the complimentary books The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! I Love the Nightlife! and The Cat in the Hat: Miles and Miles of Reptiles or alternate titles.

Session Related Web sites:

• Welcome to Seussville - This site for kids, includes interactive games, contests, and information on Dr. Seuss and his works.
• A to Z Teacher Stuff Network - A directory of online lesson plans, activities and resources for building a theme on Dr. Seuss and his books.
• Read Across America Day - More ideas and information about Read Across America Day.

Related Lesson Plans and Units:
Check out the Thinkfinity Search: Web site. Check mark 'language arts' then search for 'reading.'

PBS 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 Classroom Resource (www.iptv.org/k12catalog) Web site for broadcast dates and times.)

• SID THE SCIENCE KID (Grade Level: PreK-2)
• MARTHA SPEAKS (Grade Level: PreK-2)
• ARTHUR(Grade Level: PreK-3)

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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