 NOVA: Mystery of a Masterpiece
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12
In October 2007, a striking portrait of a young woman in Renaissance dress made world news headlines. Originally sold nine years before for around $20,000, the portrait is now thought to be an undiscovered masterwork by Leonardo da Vinci worth more than $100 million. How did cutting-edge imaging analysis help tie the portrait to Leonardo? NOVA meets a new breed of experts who are approaching "cold case" art mysteries as if they were crime scenes, determined to discover "who committed the art."  |
 Museum of Life
Grade Range 6-8, 9-12
For the first time, students can get a real glimpse into life behind-the-scenes for hundreds of scientists at the Natural History Museum. The series highlights the important work of the museum's leading scientists and tells the stories of some of the amazing specimens. |
Wild Kratts: Predator Week!Grade Range: K-2, 3-5Help celebrate predator week with the Wild Kratts. The Kratt brothers offer games, video clips, and educational resources to help promote science education. Help your students learn about their favorite predators and what sort of habitats they live in around the globe. |
Wilson and Ditch PodcastGrade Range: K-2, 3-5
Listen to Wilson & Ditch's podcast from Austin, TX to Niagara Falls, NY. A great way for your students to explore various locations throughout the United States. |
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 Wyatt Earp: American Experience
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12
Wyatt Earp has been portrayed in countless movies and television shows by some of Hollywood's greatest actors, including Henry Fonda, Jimmy Stewart, and more recently, Kevin Costner, but these popular fictions often belie the complexities and flaws of a man whose life is a lens on politics, justice, and economic opportunity in the American frontier. During this episode of American Experience, your students will gain a better understanding of the life and times of this American icon. |
PBS Arts: Has Technology Changed the Quality of Music?Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12New technology has allowed artists to record and produce their own music and music videos, and the internet has become a free-for-all distribution platform for musicians to promote themselves to audiences across the world. This webisode of Off-Book explores what constitutes quality music and what makes art. |
The Great Word QuestGrade Range: K-2, 3-5
The Great Word Quest allows kids to play learning games with characters, themes, and ideas from The Electric Company, Word Girl, and Martha Speaks. The Great Word Quest takes kids on virtual adventures designed to improve core literacy skill development. For teachers, there is a progress tracker that charts your students' progress, helping to provide customized activities for individual students. |
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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