Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy: Light & Color
The Science Guy has mastered the difficult art of clarifying complex science concepts to young students. He accomplishes this with his own mix of zany behavior and clever ruse to gain their attention, then utilizes his standup comic experience to deliver the material in an entertaining way. In Bill Nye the Science Guy: Light and Color, he performs the "Stayin' Alive" disco hit with multi-colored lights to explain the topic of light and color. The way colors appear ...
Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy: Lakes & Ponds
Bill Nye had a brief career as a stand-up comedian after getting his degree in mechanical engineering. He brings that comedic quality to his series of science programs, and students are grateful. He explains the difference between lakes and ponds, and illustrates how they occur. These bodies of water are very common, especially in Minnesota, which boasts over 10,000 lakes. Nye's ability to communicate with young students makes the series ..
Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy: Phases of Matter
The three phases of matter get the Bill Nye treatment in this program. As usual, although some of the science concepts explored in the programs can be complex, Nye is in tune with what students are capable of understanding and uses humor to create a fun learning atmosphere. In this episode, he discusses the finer points of solids, liquids, and gases, using examples that kids can relate to. The idea of frying an ice cube is presented to help illustrate what matter is all about.
Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy: Patterns
Patterns occur in many areas of nature, including music, waves, honeycombs, and plants. In Bill Nye the Science Guy: Patterns, the Science Guy looks at how patterns help humans to organize the data that bombards them on a daily basis. He also explains how math evolved to help make sense of these patterns. As usual, students need not fear that such a complicated subject will be tedious; just when things begin to look seriously straight, Nye cracks another joke or brings on a music video parody, both trademarks of his show.
Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy: Outer Space
Humor and quirkiness are Bill Nye's tools as he teaches the young and old about the solar system. In this episode, Bill Nye the Science Guy: Outer Space, Nye uses simple experiments and wacky visuals to make the planets become instantly fathomable to kids. Nye speaks eloquently about gravity and the reasons behind the difference in planet colors. As in all Bill Nye the Science Guy episodes, his manner and enthusiasm are endearing, but he sticks to the facts, making science both fun and informative.
