Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy: Structure
Getting and keeping the attention of fourth and fifth graders can be challenging, and Bill Nye is determined to do just that in Bill Nye the Science Guy: Structures. He tries out the Bungee Zone in British Columbia, and survives to explain more about structures, and the support mechanisms that give them strength. The Verrazano Narrows Bridge in New York is used to illustrate some of these concepts. Amid all the traveling, the Science Guy still manages to act really silly, and students' eyes will roll at the notoriously bad jokes.
Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy: Storms
Storms can be very impressive, whether they be summer electrical ones with thunder and lightning, or blizzards that close schools in winter. However, if there were no storms to distribute rain, parts of the Earth would be uninhabitable due to high heat. The standup scientist discusses the benefits of storms in Bill Nye the Science Guy: Storms in his usual entertaining fashion. He has a degree from Cornell to back up the science, and some actual experience doing standup comedy to support the crazy antics and silly humor of his award-winning show.
Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy: Spiders
In this episode of the Bill Nye the Science Guy series, students learn that spiders are both arachnids (not insects!) and carnivores (not vegetarians!). The Science Guy debunks any myths about spiders being creepy, pointing out their value in removing insect pests. He also looks at the engineering feats performed by spiders when making their webs and presents the "Foo Spiders," who perform a parody of their song, "This Is a Call." Nye inserts his trademark humor and parody into the scientific discussion to create a fun learning atmosphere.
In this episode of the Bill Nye the Science Guy series, Nye discusses various populations, including those of animals, and how one population might depend on another for survival. All populations need food and living quarters, and when these two things are threatened, something has to give. Bill Nye the Science Guy: Populations explores the interactions between human and animal populations and how overcrowding in a given area can affect the populations and the resources of that area. But as is typical with the Science Guy, it's not all science and no play.
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 ...
