Bill Nye the Science Guy

Structures (#106)

From the fictional "Nye Labs" -- where there's always something bubbling in a beaker -- to far above the earth, Bill Nye takes science out of the classroom, then adds adventure and his own inimitable zaniness to prove just how integral science is to everyday life. Working alongside a diverse cast of children, science experts and celebrity guests, Nye introduces and explores each program's main topic using studio demonstrations and experiments. The demonstrations use inexpensive, safe household items to enable viewers to follow along at home or in the classroom. [27 minutes]

This episode has not aired in the past few months on Iowa Public Television.

Information For Teachers

Grade Levels: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Curricular Areas: Science & Technology
Series Length: 121 episodes
Average Episode Length: 26 minutes
Record Rights: Record and retain for 1 year from each broadcast. No duplication allowed.
Visit the Website for Teacher Resources: http://www.billnye.com/

Series Description: Bill Nye knows how to provide easy access to hard science. What's his secret? A fast-paced approach blending humor and hands-on activities. Bill encourages kids to ask interesting questions...then shows them how to discover fascinating answers. Enlist the Science Guy's help when it comes to teaching a range of subjects such as Health, Math, Nature, and Environmental issues.

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Mammals (#517)

They're (sometimes) big, they're hairy, and they're warm-blooded. From human being to moose and from cats to rats, Bill explains what it takes to be in the mammal family. [23 minutes]
- Mon, May 20, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Populations (#518)

A peep of chickens, a pride of lions, a gaggle of geese, and a crowd of people. What do they all have in common? They're all populations! The Science Guy explores how these living groups compete for... [23 minutes]
- Tue, May 21, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Earthquakes (#519)

Thousands of earthquakes happen each year and Bill trembles in his boots when he explains what causes them. Find out what makes big pieces of the Earth's crust (the plates) move and what you... [23 minutes]
- Wed, May 22, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Pollution Solutions (#520)

From cleaning our water to cleansing our air, Bill demonstrates how important it is for all humans to prepare for the future by recycling, researching, and developing innovative solutions to... [23 minutes]
- Thu, May 23, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Probability (#521)

There is a good chance this will be one of Bill's best episodes! In fact, he'll probably make the complicated concept of probability very simple to understand, while showing how it allows us to... [21 minutes]
- Fri, May 24, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Flowers (#522)

The Science Guy, with the help of guest Drew Barrymore, shows that flowers are more than just pretty faces. They make seeds, play a key role in pollination, and help plants to reproduce. [23 minutes]
- Mon, May 27, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Deserts (#523)

Bill travels to Arizona's stunning Sonoran desert--and has a close encounter of the camel kind--while exploring this unique ecosystem and demonstrating the special ways its native plants and animals... [23 minutes]
- Tue, May 28, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Heart (#524)

Bill checks out this important muscular pump's function in the body, by pulling nine 'Gs' with the United States Navy's Blue Angels and chatting with Seattle Mariner Edgar Martinez. [23 minutes]
- Wed, May 29, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Inventions (#525)

All day long our lives are made easier by one invention or another, but we may not realize that not all inventions are carefully planned--some of the most valuable inventions come about by... [23 minutes]
- Thu, May 30, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Genes (#526)

Did you know that humans have about 80,000 genes? And that genes determine everything from hair and eye color to whether or not you can roll your tongue? It's all in the genes you inherited from... [23 minutes]
- Fri, May 31, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Do-It-Yourself Science (#527)

Who knows better than the Science Guy that you can demonstrate big scientific ideas with small experiments? Get a lesson in 'Do-it-Yourself Science' from Bill himself and learn how you, too, can... [22 minutes]
- Mon, June 3, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Lakes & Ponds (#528)

Bodies of water surrounded by land on all sides are called lakes if they're large, and ponds if they're small. Lakes and ponds are formed when water collects (it pools!) in a low place in the... [23 minutes]
- Tue, June 4, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Storms (#529)

Storms happen when huge masses of air collide. Disaster or not, storms benefit us. The tropical regions of the earth would be too hot to inhabit--and the subpolar regions too cold--if we didn't have... [23 minutes]
- Wed, June 5, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Motion (#530)

Did you know that nothing can move or stop by itself? Everything needs a push or pull--a force--to make it move or stop. Sometimes an object might seem to be at rest, even when it is in motion.... [23 minutes]
- Thu, June 6, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns

Past Episodes

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