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Creature Features (Life Science)

Crabs (#120)

We are one of the more interesting creatures you'll find along the sea shore, especially with our crooked legs and sideways walk. However, should you attempt to pick us up, you better be careful of our pincers. We are considered the king of all crustaceans. [5 minutes] TV-Y7 Closed Captioning

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Information For Teachers

Grade Levels
Curricular Areas
Science & Technology
Series Length
18 episodes
Average Episode Length
5 minutes
Record Rights
Recording/duplication allowed as long as IPTV broadcasts the series. If you miss the broadcast, contact your AEA for copies.

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Series Description: These fun and focused programs are a perfect introduction to some of the most widely studied “creatures” found on the planet. Created specifically for “kids,” each program provides beautiful, up-close imagery and age appropriate narration. Life science concepts addressed throughout the series include habitats, body parts, adaptation, migration, ecosystems, the life cycle, and more.

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  • Sea Turtles (#105)

    We tend to be rather mysterious creatures, weighing over 600 pounds and able to live for a 100 days or more under the sea. As soon as our babies hatch, they instinctively know to run for the... [4 minutes] TV-Y7 Closed Captioning

  • Salamanders (#106)

    Humans seem to like us, because we look cute, almost like miniature dinosaurs. But you know what really makes us salamanders happy? It's when we're resting in the water with our smooth skin... [4 minutes] TV-Y7 Closed Captioning

  • Bats (#113)

    In millions of years we really haven't changed much and are proud to say we're the only mammals that can fly. It's also cool to hang upside down and navigate by using ultrasound. Is it... [6 minutes] TV-Y7 Closed Captioning

Past Episodes

These episodes of Creature Features (Life Science) aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.

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