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K-12 Connections Event
Stories & More: Environment
Subject Area:
    Science
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Stories & More ICN sessions are interactive, educational and fun! During the session we read stories, watch short videos, sing songs, discuss and do activities. Participating in ICN sessions is a great way to get children excited about technology as well as our various topics. Content is geared toward Prek-1st grade audiences.
ICN Sessions are offered by Iptv and the ICN at NO COST to participants. You will also receive a supplementary book to keep in your classroom, library, or center.

APRIL: Environment

Great Environment books that may be used in session:

  • Our Class is Going Green
  • Over in the Garden by Jennifer Ward
  • The Tiny Seed, Eric Carle
  • The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss
  • The Earth and I by Frank Asch
  • Recycle Every Day! by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace

    Materials Needed for this session:

  • One piece of paper
  • Crayons or Markers

    Following the ICN session, registrants receive a complimentary copy of The Tiny Seed, by Eric Carle or alternate title.

    Stories & More sessions are offered each month on a Thursday. Each day there will be two opportunities to participate, 9:00-9:45 AM and 10:00-10:45 AM. Click on the titles below for more information and to register for other Stories & More ICN sessions.

  • January 21 - Stories & More: Winter
  • February 18 - Stories & More: Feelings
  • March 18 - Stories & More: Physical Activity
  • April 15 - Stories & More: Environment
  • May 13 - Stories & More: Food

  • Suggested Prerequisites:

    Session Related Web sites:

    • IT'S A BIG BIG WORLD - Kids can explore the World Tree, plays games, listen to music, watch videos and more. Parents and teachers will enjoy the activities for kids as well.
    • PBS Parents Activity Search - Find activities for PBS Kids by choosing a favorite PBS KIDS program, an activity type, or a specific skill.
    Related Lesson Plans and Units:

    Do a Thinkfinity Search:

    1. Search for: environment
    2. Limit Subjects to: all
    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.


    Click for Applicable Standards

    Notes:

    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)
    • SID THE SCIENCE KID (Grade Level: PreK-2)
    • 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.

    Contact Person:
    Abby Brown or Marcia Wych

    (800) 532-1290 or (515) 242-4181: (515)242-4187
    abby@iptv.org
    Offering Dates & Times: Registration Deadlines:
    April 15, 2010
     Thursday, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
    Audience: Grades PreK-1
    Register here!
    Tuesday, April 6, 2010
    April 15, 2010
     Thursday, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
    Audience: Grades PreK-1
    Register here!
    Tuesday, April 6, 2010
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