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FEBRUARY 2026 | Education eNewsletter, Idaho Public Television

Happy February from the IDPTV Education Team! We are scheduling spring and summer events and resource sharing, now!

Contact us by clicking here: idahoptv.educate@idahoptv.org

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH (STEM)

Sign-up for the STEM Ecosystem Community Platform and connect!

The IdahoEcosySTEM is seeking Judges and Volunteers for the 2026 Idaho Exhibition of Ideas (IDEX) on the following dates:

• February 20- Pocatello
• March 13- Twin Falls
• March 13- Rathdrum
• April 11- Boise

Sign up by clicking on the link below and completing the registration form!

.Pre-K to Grade 2.

Paws for a Minute and learn about animals of all shapes and sizes!

The Paws for a Minute collection features a range of animals housed at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island. Each one-minute video profiles a specific animal, showcasing its physical and adaptive traits and behaviors. Idaho Public Television's Learning Media holds the videos, discussion materials, and activities for you to use in your classroom!

Featured: The Humboldt Penguin

.Grades 3-5.

Focusing on state curricula for elementary school students, this collection of educational materials is based on the award-winning history series Idaho Experience on Idaho Public Television. These materials have been created by Idaho teachers, for Idaho teachers. Included are teacher-curated videos and teacher-written facilitator guides that correlate to Content Standards for social studies. You will find titles like: Idaho's Nuclear Navy; Song of the Nez Perce; Animal Welfare: Ligertown vs. the Law; Nothing but the Truth: Retrial of a Gunslinger; The Last Log Drive: The Life of a Logger on the Clearwater River ~ and More with support materials.

.Grades 6-12.

Youth Eco Film Contest

Sponsored by Rotary District 5400

The 2026 Eco Film Contest is open! Local Juniors and Seniors in High school are encouraged to submit a video about regenerative agriculture and/or renewable energy. The winning filmmakers will be awarded cash prizes.



“This is an exciting opportunity for young people who want to make a difference. The contest allows students to highlight a story to inspire environmental action and awareness.”

Linda Engle, Chair of ESAT

Alternative Agriculture: Hydroponics!

Explore the alternative methods being used to enhance agricultural production. West Virginia State University is exploring the benefits of vertical hydroponic systems and high tunnels to promote year-round crop production. This lesson provides an opportunity to discuss the feasibility of hydroponic agriculture and to introduce terms such as soilless culture, yield, germination, diversification, genetic work, and species. Start a conversation with your students about why alternative methods of production are important and whether hydroponics would work in Idaho.

NEW: Second Nature Student Reporting

Check out the new student-produced series Second Nature and learn how your students can get involved with student reporting here in Idaho.

Check out our Event Schedule for info on free events around Idaho where you'll find the experienced educators on our IdahoPTV Education team.

Thank you to our local PBS KIDS funders!

Hansberger 
Foundation