Bill Nye the Science Guy
Rivers & Streams (#209)
Splash down a rapid river with Bill Nye the Science Guy and explore how ecosystems work and why they are important to our environment. From waterfalls and dams, to the depths of the Grand Canyon, this is one wet and wild ride. This week's music video showcases the Talking Headwaters singing "Take Me to the River." [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/
Visit the IPTV Education website to access timely, relevant resources for your classroom.
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.
All Upcoming Episodes
There are no broadcasts currently planned. Please check back for future broadcast dates.
Past Episodes
These episodes of Bill Nye the Science Guy aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.
- Motion (#530)
- Storms (#529)
- Lakes & Ponds (#528)
- Do-It-Yourself Science (#527)
- Genes (#526)
- Inventions (#525)
- Heart (#524)
- Deserts (#523)
- Flowers (#522)
- Probability (#521)
- Pollution Solutions (#520)
- Earthquakes (#519)
- Populations (#518)
- Mammals (#517)
- Ocean Life (#516)
- Climates (#515)
- Friction (#514)
- Evolution (#513)
- Plants (#512)
- Planets, The (#511)
- Respiration (#510)
- Atmosphere (#509)
- Sun (#508)
- Light Optics (#507)
- Food Web (#506)
- Chemical Reactions (#505)
- Magnetism (#504)
- Digestion (#503)
- Gravity (#502)
- Earth's Crust (#501)