SEASON 6
601. Alaska
DFTV kids learn about changes in glaciers over time before scaling the Mendenhall Glacier to track its movement. They also investigate tree growth rates in three areas of Tongass National Forest. And Juneau turns out to be built on a Science Secret worth its weight in gold!
602. New Mexico
DFTV kids investigate how much hot air is needed to make balloons fly at Albuquerque's International Balloon Fiesta and then travel to Carlsbad Caverns to track cave swallows. The excitement heats up at Sandia National Labs, where a scorching-hot Science Secret is revealed.
603. North Carolina
DFTV kids tromp through diverse wetlands and visit local donkey and dairy farms after a visit to the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science. Winston-Salem holds a surprising connection to the Empire State Building that's unveiled in the Science Secret.
604. Montana and Yellowstone
DFTV kids dig up a dino bone at Egg Mountain and then roam Yellowstone National Park investigating why some areas have geysers while others do not. And simmering under Montana, Wyoming and Idaho is a Science Secret of volcanic proportions.
605. New England
DFTV kids get help from the MIT Museum preparing a kinetic sculpture for the Friday After Thanksgiving Chain Reaction challenge. At the Montshire Museum of Science, DFTV kids get wet and wild creating a gravity-powered water fountain. The Science Secret lands in Boston, revealing the innovative ways this city has grown.
606. The Deep South
DFTV kids get down and dirty studying the composition of garbage at the Southern Environmental Center. The swamp exhibit at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science inspires them to check out the characteristics of alligator habitats along the Mississippi River. The Marshall Space Flight Center will floor you in the Science Secret.
607. Hawaii
DFTV kids investigate lava flow on the Big Island at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and then assess the readiness of baby sea turtles for release into the wild at the Maui Ocean Center. The formation of the youngest Hawaiian Islands is explained in the Science Secret.
SEASON 5
501. Pittsburgh
Bogs: Amy and Maya investigate why bogs help keep organic material from decaying and view “The Mysterious Bog People,” a traveling exhibit at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
Roller Coaster Design: Tyler and Aditya design their own rollercoaster and test it on a simulator at the Carnegie Science Center, finishing their investigation on a roller coaster at a nearby amusement park.
Science Secret: In Pittsburgh, DFTV reveals something that makes other cities green with envy.
502. Dallas and Ft. Worth
Dinosaurs: Brandy and Ashley discover that not everything about dinosaurs is gigantic when they dig for microfossils with the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.
Baseball: Reed and Nick answer the question: so just where is the “sweet spot” on my bat?
Science Secret: DFTV uncovers a very clever pesticide at Discovery Gardens, a certified organic public garden.
503. Los Angeles
California Fish: Milan and Harison compare fish at the Long Beach Aquarium to those in the wild.
Sailboat Design: While at the California Science Center’s Big Lab, Max and Brian create model sailboats and set sail in the Pacific to determine the most efficient design.
Science Secret: DFTV heads to the La Brea Tar Pits to check out the Ice Age inhabitants of L.A.
504. Minneapolis and St. Paul
Music and Sound: Maxine and Hannah create their own musical instruments at the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Body Electricity: Rylee, who wears a myoelectric prosthetic arm, explores how the electrical signals in her body help her arm function.
Animal Scent: Paige and Nick check out the “Animal Grossology” exhibit before investigating how animals depend on their sense of smell.
Science Secret: Find out how they heat the Mall of America in the frigid Minnesota winter.
505. New York
Luge: Members of the Junior United States Luge Team investigate gravity and apply what they learn to maximize their speed on the icy tracks at Lake Placid.
Biodiversity: Stanley and Jessica check out the Bronx Zoo’s Congo Gorilla Forest to see how plants and animals coexist in the layers of the African Rainforest.
Science Secret: Find out what’s not so natural about New York’s Central Park.
506. Arizona
Doghouse Design: Alexandra and Anna learn about construction techniques at the Arizona Science Center’s “Many Hands Make a Home” exhibit, trying out what they learn on a house for their dog, Rupert.
Cactus: Alex and Mark head to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum to see which creatures make the Saguaro cactus home.
Science Secret: DFTV learns how Chase Field—the only facility in world that has retractable roof, air conditioning, and a natural turf field—keeps its grass green and growing.
507. San Francisco
Earthquakes: Starting at Lawrence Hall of Science, Claire and Nisha walk the San Andreas and Hayward fault lines to learn what causes earthquakes.
Light and Color: Inspired by the light and color exhibits at the Exploratorium, a group of industrious middle schoolers create their own interactive art installation.
Science Secret: DFTV demystifies how antique cable cars continue to conquer the city’s incredible hills.
SEASON 4
401. Energy
En garde! Paula and Alyssa study sword science with a fencing investigation. Young martial arts athletes get their kicks as they determine how different tae kwon do movements challenge their
bodies' skeletal and muscular systems. And DragonflyTV asks: How can you pedal your bike 80 miles per hour?
402. Engineering
Kid engineers tune up their ice bike for the coolest race of all. Join a young inventor and his robots as they face the ultimate techno-rumble--robot wars! And DragonflyTV asks: How do you
propel a rollercoaster without climbing the first hill?
403. Animal Behavior
Jerika and Shannon hop to it and explore which rabbits are the best athletes. Robyn and Alex dive into a sea lion investigation. And DragonflyTV asks: Which sport keeps bears healthy and happy?
404. Friction
Slippery scientists investigate the icy sport of curling. Sara and Rachel get a rise out of engineering a real hovercraft. And DragonflyTV asks: How can you practice your hockey moves
without ice?
405. Sound
Brittney and Maggie explore communication using the bumpin' backdrop of a volleyball game.
Tarissa and Sabrina grab a decibel meter to monitor the sometimes dangerous sounds in their favorite New York City hang-outs. And DragonflyTV asks: How can you turn sheet music without using your hands?
406. Canines
Who's afraid of the big bad wolf? Not Zachary and Jerit, who explore pack behavior to determine the "top dog." Canine conundrum: Alexa, Miriah, and Janaya investigate which sled dog should lead the pack to victory. And DragonflyTV asks: How can you keep your pooch from being a "hot dog?"
407. Science at Play
Francheska, Marnika and Precious get roped into a Double Dutch investigation. Maddy and Martina use clowns, juggling, and science to demonstrate how unreliable human perception can be. And DragonflyTV asks: How can you clock a whizzing baseball's speed without a radar gun?
408. Earth Systems
Miniature golf makes for maximum fun as kids hit the links to explore erosion. Slap on the SPF45 and join some young desert scientists as they discover how plants survive the harsh conditions on the Guadalupe-Nipomo Sand Dunes. And DragonflyTV asks: How can kids "make a stink" to reduce dangerous bus emissions?
409. At the Zoo
Tiger toys: Chelsea and Camille invent enrichment equipment for zoo animals. Julian and Sabrina "go to the dogs," creating sound spectrum snapshots of prairie dog barks to explore animal
communication. And DragonflyTV asks: How do you weigh a whale?
410. Biochemistry
Beakers, charts and lipstick? Young chemists explore the science of make-up. Carolyn and Kaila turn into forensic scientists to solve a birthday mystery. And DragonflyTV introduces an ice cream scientist who actually gets to eat his work!
411. Human Body
Divers Niki and Jaq make a scientific splash. Garrett, Karl and John grab their boots, poles, and swimsuits (?!) for an afternoon of ski jumping. And DragonflyTV asks: How can a musician hold a loooong note?
412. Mammals
Mikki and friends travel to Africa to check out cheetah science. Oh, baby! Matt, Kyndal and Danny track the growth patterns of newborn animals at the Minnesota Zoo. And DragonflyTV
asks: How do you walk a cheetah on a leash?
413. Simple Machines
Jonathan and Angus from Michigan work with their local science center on some fun-flingin' science to learn about trebuchets. Allie and her friends race around the track to investigate kart racing. And DragonflyTV asks: without using wheels, how can you carry 20 gallons of water?
