Video: Collections: Connections to Science
This series of videos targets science students in grades 3-5 and grades 6-8 with a variety of topics and presenters.
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Connections to Science: Electric Motors
Join Abby from IPTV as she helps explain some of the interesting characteristics of electric motors and magnetism. 03:54
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Connections to Science: Meet Daniela
In this segment from IPTV's Connections to Science, meet Daniela who works at the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa. 03:26
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Connections to Science: Meet Catherine
In this first video feature from IPTV's Connections to Science, meet Catherine, the education coordinator from the Science Center of Iowa. 03:38
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Connections to Science: Meet Dr. Peggy Whitson
In this Connections to Science video, meet astronaut and Iowa native Dr. Peggy Whitson who is the first female commander of the International Space Station. 04:19
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Tree Identification Connections to Science
Naturalist, Heidi Anderson, teaches students about her job as a naturalist, what taxonomy is, and how to use a use a dichotomous tree key to identify a deciduous and conifer tree. This video is... 07:24
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Tree Identification Connections to Science: Clip 1 of 4
Naturalist, Heidi Anderson, teaches students about her job as a naturalist and what taxonomy is. This video is targeted at students in grades 6-8. 01:13
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Tree Identification Connections to Science: Clip 2 of 4
Naturalist, Heidi Anderson, teaches students how to use a dichotomous key to identify deciduous trees. This video is targeted at students in grades 6-8. 02:47
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Tree Identification Connections to Science: Clip 4 of 4
Naturalist Heidi Anderson reviews taxonomy and talks to students about how they get identify trees in their area. This video is targeted at students in grades 6-8. 00:52
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Tree Identification Connections to Science: Clip 3 of 4
Naturalist, Heidi Anderson, teaches students how to use a dichotomous key to identify coniferous trees. This video is targeted at students in grades 6-8. 02:28
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Geology Connections to Science: Clip 4 of 4
Author and naturalist, Cindy Blobaum, teaches students minerals found in nature are used to make everyday household items. This video is targeted at students in grades 3-6. 02:50
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Geology Connections to Science: Clip 3 of 4
Author and naturalist, Cindy Blobaum, teaches students how rocks break apart in nature. This video is targeted at students in grades 3-6. 02:11
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Geology Connections to Science: Clip 2 of 4
Author and naturalist, Cindy Blobaum, teaches students about minerals - the ingredients for rocks. This video is targeted at students in grades 3-6. 02:42
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Geology Connections to Science: Clip 1 of 4
Author and naturalist, Cindy Blobaum, introduces the concept of the geology field. This video is targeted at students in grades 3-6. 00:54
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Geology Connections to Science (Full Program)
Author and naturalist, Cindy Blobaum, teaches students about geology and minerals through a demonstration using cookies. This video is targeted at students in grades 3-6. 08:43
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Engineer Design Process Connections to Science
The role she plays in designing new components for avionic equipment. This video is targeted at students in grades 6-8. 05:48
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Environmental Testing Connections to Science
Engineer, Martha Garcia-Wegener, introduces her role in as an engineer in an environmental effects testing lab. This video is targeted at students in grades 6-8. 07:11
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Environmental Testing Connections to Science 4 of 4
Engineer, Martha Garcia-Wegener, shows students a simple experiment they can do at how to test the environmental effects of heat and cold on materials. This video is targeted at students in... 01:28
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Environmental Testing Connections to Science 3 of 4
Engineer, Martha Garcia-Wegener, teaches students about her role in as an engineer in an environmental effects testing lab. She teaches students how altitude, temperature and humidity interact and... 03:01
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Environmental Testing Connections to Science 2 of 4
Engineer, Martha Garcia-Wegener, teaches students about her role in as an engineer in an environmental effects testing lab. She describes the type of testing that is conducted, and why the testing... 02:24
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Environmental Testing Connections to Science 1 of 4
Engineer, Martha Garcia-Wegener, introduces her role in as an engineer in an environmental effects testing lab. This video is targeted at students in grades 6-8. 00:50



