Educational News and Resources from Iowa Public Television

Resources for Math and Science Teachers DECEMBER 13 - 27

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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.

Graphing Systems of Equations

Grade Range: 9-12

Help your students solve systems of equations by graphing using this interactive from PBS LearningMedia. This is a great way to help your students determine if a system has one, none or infinitely many solutions from its graph.

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.

NOVA: The Pluto Files

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

Since its discovery in 1930, Pluto has held a warm place in the public imagination. So, when the American Museum of Natural History's Hayden Planetarium stopped calling Pluto a planet, director Neil deGrasse Tyson found himself at the center of a firestorm -- a firestorm led by angry, Pluto-loving elementary school students. But what is it about this cold, distant rock that captures so many hearts?

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.

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