Iowa Public Television

Students will learn the order and names of the planets in our solar system. We'll also have a discussion on the latest controversy of Pluto's status of a 'dwarf planet'. Students will also learn about the asteroid belt and the different types of stars as we board an imaginary rocket ship and tour the galaxy. This interactive program also allows time for students to ask questions, so come prepared.

Following the ICN session, registrants receive the complimentary book Star Gazers by Gail Gibbons or alternate title.

Other Polk County Conservation Board ICN events include:
Monarch Tagging
Insects
Spiders
Bats
Life on the Prairie
Animal Winter Preparation
Unhuggable Animals
Mammals of Iowa
Mammal Tracks
Owls
Habitats
Amazing Reptiles
To Be a Seed
Sing a Song of Science

Session Related Web sites:

• Kids Astronomy.Com - The most awesome Web site for students and educators! Make your own solar system and watch it move, night sky maps, coloring sheets, worksheets, games and much more.
• abc Teach Network - Solar system thematic unit including graphic organizers, KWL charts, puzzles and more.
• NASA's Solar System Exploration: Kids - The Solar System Exploration Home Page is part of NASA's Office of Space Science and describes NASA's program to explore the solar system.
• NASA's Space Place - Explore our solar system through animations, games, and home projects.
• Polk County Conservation Board - Learn about nature and the fun you can have in Polk County.

Related Lesson Plans and Units:
Do a Thinkfinity Search:

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

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 K-12 Classroom Television (www.iptv.org/k12catalog) Web site for broadcast dates and times.)

• BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY (500s) (Grade Level: 4-12)
• NASA CONNECT (Seasons 1-4: Program 307. Rocket to the Stars (Grade Level: 5-8)
• REAL SCIENCE VIII: Program 801. Space Encounters (Grade Level: 5-10)

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.