Hi vicky216,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
You can physically connect your iPad to your TV with an Apple Digital AV Adapter.
iOS: About Apple Digital AV Adapters
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4108
A more popular option is to purchase a device called an Apple TV for $99 from the Apple website or an Apple Authorized retail store. This will give you the ability to project what is on your iPad to your TV using your wireless internet connection.
iOS: Use AirPlay to wirelessly stream content
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4437
Apple - Apple TV - HD iTunes content and more on your TV.
http://www.apple.com/appletv/
I hope this information helps ....
Have a great day!
- Judy