Bill Nye the Science Guy

Smell (#406)

Bill Nye studies the mechanics of smell. Aroma/odor molecules travel into the nose and dissolve in the mucus of the nose. Those same molecules are then picked up by the epihelial olfactory nerve cells. A signal is sent to the olfactory nerve where the smell is recognized by the brain. This week's video is "Come on Use Your Brain (Smell This)" [28 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.
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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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