Iowa Public Television

They're creepy and they're crawly, but they're awesome! Students learn what it takes to be part of the largest group of animals in the world. Join naturalists from the Warren County Conservation Board to explore the weird world of insects. Learn about the insects native to Iowa and the benefits of specific insects.
Students make antennae from pipe cleaners and aluminum foil (see materials list in 'Suggested Prerequisites').

This program also allows time for student questions, so come prepared.

Following the ICN session, registrants receive the complimentary book, Bugs, Bugs, Bugs! or alternate title.

Check the K-12 Calendar for the following Warren County Conservation Board ICN events:

• Amphibians and Reptiles
• All About Owls
• Animal Habitats
• Winter Birds in Iowa
• RAAD: The Lorax
• Reading with a Naturalist
• Pond Life

Materials List: Please supply each child with the following materials

• A strip of foil approximately 3 feet long.
• Two pipe cleaners.
• Beads or Styrofoam balls may be added to the tips of the pipe cleaners.

Session Related Web sites:

• Warren County Conservation Board
• 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
• National Geographic Creature Feature-Learn more about animals and their habitats through videos, pictures and text. Click bugs on right-hand menu.

Do a Thinkfinity Search:

1. Search for: entomology
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 (Grade Level: 4-12)
• DRAGONFLY TV(Grade Level: 2-5)
• REAL SCIENCE(Grade Level: 5-10)
• LAND BETWEEN TWO RIVERS (Grade Level: 4-9)

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

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.