Series Information
This series is designed to stimulate childrens interest and active involvement in science.
Each episode investigates a particular scientific topic using clips and bright graphic animations.
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Thursday
24 July 10.30am |
02. Moving and Growing
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Thursday
24 July 10.20am |
01. Teeth and Eating
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Thursday
31 July 10.20am |
03. Helping Plants Grow Well
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Thursday
31 July 10.30am |
04. Habitats
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Thursday
7 August 10.20am |
05. Characteristics of Materials
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Thursday
7 August 10.30am |
06. Keeping Warm
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Thursday
14 August 10.30am |
08. Solids and Liquids
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Thursday
14 August 10.20am |
07. Rocks and Soils
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Thursday
21 August 10.20am |
09. Circuits and Conductors
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Thursday
21 August 10.30am |
10. Magnets and Springs
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Thursday
28 August 10.30am |
01. Light and Shadow
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Thursday
28 August 10.20am |
11. Friction
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Tuesday
9 September 10.25am |
02. Moving and Growing
This episode looks at the role bones and muscles play in movement and growth, and the link between energy, activity and staying healthy. |
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Tuesday
16 September 10.25am |
03. Helping Plants Grow Well
Viewers will learn about the main parts of flowering plants, their life cycle and what they need to remain healthy. |
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Tuesday
14 October 10.25am |
05. Characteristics of Materials
This program considers the properties of materials from both living and non living sources, including strength, flexibility, insulation & conduction, magnetism and resistance. |
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Tuesday
21 October 10.25am |
06. Keeping Warm
Heat is a form of energy that is used for lots of everyday things including keeping warm, heating water and cooking food. Viewers will learn about properties of heat energy and the difference between heat and temperature. |
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Tuesday
28 October 10.25am |
07. Rocks and Soils
This program illustrates how the same material can be found in sand, pebbles, stone and rock. The effects of weathering and erosion on rocks will be explored and viewers will learn how different types of soil are formed. |
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Tuesday
2 December 10.25am |
12. Light and Shadow
Day and night are explained with reference to the position of the sun, and rotation of the earth. Transparent and opaque objects are used to demonstrate how shadows form, and how they vary based on the the location of the light source. |