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Creature Features (Life Science)

Sea Anemones (#107)

We're one of the most widely found of all sea creatures. At low tide you'll find us all curled up but at high tide, our tentacles bloom like flowers because that's our way of attracting food. [5 minutes] TV-Y7 Closed Captioning

Information For Teachers

Grade Levels
Curricular Areas
Science & Technology
Series Length
18 episodes
Average Episode Length
5 minutes
Record Rights
Recording/duplication allowed as long as IPTV broadcasts the series. If you miss the broadcast, contact your AEA for copies.

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Series Description: These fun and focused programs are a perfect introduction to some of the most widely studied “creatures” found on the planet. Created specifically for “kids,” each program provides beautiful, up-close imagery and age appropriate narration. Life science concepts addressed throughout the series include habitats, body parts, adaptation, migration, ecosystems, the life cycle, and more.

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  • Bats (#113)

    In millions of years we really haven't changed much and are proud to say we're the only mammals that can fly. It's also cool to hang upside down and navigate by using ultrasound. Is it... [6 minutes] TV-Y7 Closed Captioning

Past Episodes

These episodes of Creature Features (Life Science) aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.

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