Educational News and Resources from Iowa Public Television

Resources for Languages, Literacy, and the Arts DECEMBER 13 - 27

Get Social with IPTV's Classroom Connection Facebook Page

Grade Range: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

If you're like most teachers, a busy schedule can make it a challenge to find time to keep up-to-date on the latest news in education, stay connected with other educators, and learn about current resources and teaching tools.

By following IPTV's Classroom Connection page, you are automatically joining a professional development community. Every day, you can learn about the latest resources IPTV and PBS have to offer. Find out when we'll air educational programs and find additional videos and resources online.

Poetry Everywhere

Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12

Expose your students to a broad spectrum of poetic voices and help them build a greater appreciation of poetry with Poetry Everywhere. Poets from around the world, including Seamus Heany, Charles Simic, and Bob Kicok, present some of their most famous poetry through short engaging clips. And if you need ideas, lessons plans, or other resources, PBS LearningMedia provides questions for discussion, short introductions to spark student interest, tips, and links to standards.

History Detectives

Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12

Each episode of History Detectives is full of genuine learning opportunities. Whether you are looking for suggestions on how to help your students sharpen their research skills or conduct their own investigations, many of the resources can help broaden your students' experiences.

Iowa Outdoors

Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12

Giant caves that sprawl for miles underneath the surface of Iowa; birds rebounding and thriving in Iowa from near extinction in the state; and outdoor physical activities that can help promote a healthy, physical lifestyle for your students.

The Iowa Outdoors program brings the world of Iowa to your students, helping to spark interest in a range of subjects from stunning underwater photography to how eagles are raised.

ICN Sessions

Register today for these ICN sessions, at no charge to you or your school, to network your students with other learners throughout the state.

To Kill a Mockingbird: Share the Experience (Educator Session)
Stories and More: Winter (PreK-1)

Can't make it to any of these sessions? Take a look at IPTV's ICN events calendar to schedule your next opportunity.

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