Design Squad

Pvc Kayak (#202)

TV Schedule:

Sat, November 14, 2009 2:00 AM (IPTV)

The teams compete to build 10-foot kayaks using traditional design and non-traditional materials.

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Program Description: DESIGN SQUAD, a series aimed at 9 to 12-year-olds, borrows from the reality competition format and intends to get its viewers excited about engineering. Two teams of high school students (ages 16-19) design, build and test whimsical machines and innovative products --everything from a wireless light and dance show to an automatic pancake maker -- for real clients. Guided by two young engineer hosts, the teams are scored for their ability to think outside the box and meet (or surpass) the demands of the challenge at hand. In the final episode, the top two scorers battle for the grand prize: a $10,000 college scholarship.

All Upcoming Episodes

Pvc Kayak (#202)

The teams compete to build 10-foot kayaks using traditional design and non-traditional materials.
- Sat, November 14, 2:00 AM on IPTV
Green Machines (#203)

Two Food Project volunteers challenge the teams to design a compost lifter for their urban farm.
- Sat, November 14, 2:30 AM on IPTV
Gravity Bikes (#204)

The teams compete to build high-speed bikes for Gravity Sports International champion Tom Whalen.
- Sat, November 21, 2:00 AM on IPTV
Water Dancing (#205)

The teams build prostheses for an underwater performance by dancer and leg amputee Lisa Bufano.
- Sat, November 21, 2:30 AM on IPTV
Backyard Thrill Ride (#206)

The teams bring the adrenaline rush of an amusement park ride to the backyard of 13-year-old kid.
- Sat, November 28, 2:00 AM on IPTV
Big Bugs (#207)

The teams sculpt large insects from forest materials. The best bug will be displayed at an exhibit.
- Sat, November 28, 2:30 AM on IPTV
Aquatic Robots (#208)

The teams create underwater radio-controlled robots to spice up the tours for Super Duck Excursions.
- Sat, December 5, 2:00 AM on IPTV
Band Cam (#209)

The all-female band Zili Misik challenges the teams to make remote-controlled aerial camera systems.
- Sat, December 5, 2:30 AM on IPTV
No Crying In Baseball (#210)

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- Sat, December 12, 2:00 AM on IPTV
Hockey Net Target (#211)

Boston Bruin Matt Lashoff challenges the teams to build remote controlled hockey net targets.
- Sat, December 12, 2:30 AM on IPTV
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The teams revamp go-karts in a high speed, off-road race. Prizes include a college scholarship.
- Sat, December 19, 2:00 AM on IPTV
Go-Kart Finale - Part 2 (#213)

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- Sat, December 19, 2:30 AM on IPTV