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Inside Nature's Giants
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12
Go inside giant creatures with Veterinary specialists and biologists as they perform autopsies on large wild animals to uncover the secrets of their anatomy. The series features veterinary scientist Mark Evans, comparative anatomist Joy Reidenberg, and evolutionary biologists Richard Dawkins and Simon Watt.
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African Americans in Education on PBS LearningMedia
Grade Range: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Explore the experiences of historical figures who fought for American Civil Rights, analyze the various kinds of music that came out of the south and later developed into blues, jazz, R&B, and hip hop, or examine the societal and cultural ideals of Americans at different points in history. PBS LearningMedia offers hundreds of resources pertaining to slavery, race, individuality, identity, music, literature, and more.
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Alexander Clark Documentary
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12
In the 1860s, shortly after the Civil War, a black teenager from Muscatine, Iowa tried to enroll in the local high school. She was denied admission because of her color. Her father sued and won. Because of those actions, Iowa's schools were desegregated more than 85 years before the rest of the nation officially outlawed school segregation.Despite his actions, Alexander Clark has been all but lost from history. Watch this documentary from IPTV to learn how one Muscatine man launched a campaign to restore Clark's place in history.
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NOVA: Separating Twins
Grade Range: 9-12
Follow the amazing story of Trishna and Krishna, girls born joined at the head, as surgeons prepare to separate them. Airs February 8 on IPTV.
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Celebrate Weather Week with Dinosaur Train
Grade Range: K-2, 3-5
Explore earthquakes, forest fires, droughts, and hurricanes with brand new episodes of Dinosaur Train, airing February 6-10.
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Register today for these ICN sessions, at no charge to you or your school, to network your students with other learners throughout the state.
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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Iowa College Goal SundayGrade Range: 9-12
Help your students financially prepare for college. During these events, trained volunteers will provide students with free assistance in filing a FASFA for college tuition. The events are held on February 18-26 throughout the state.
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February marks the beginning of African American History month: a time to celebrate the extraordinary African Americans upon whose shoulders an entire people were lifted. It's also a chance to remember the considerable hardships these pioneers endured in pursuit of equality. This month and beyond, we encourage you to spend some time with your students celebrating the countless contributions of African Americans.
