Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy: Skin
In this episode, the Science Guy explains that skin is the largest organ in the body and protects us from potential harm in many ways. He tells young science students how skin helps keep the body cool or warm, depending on the temperature outside. Without the touch receptors underneath the skin, they wouldn't be able to perform many of their everyday activities. Nye inserts his trademark humor and parody into the scientific discussion to create a fun learning atmosphere.
Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy: Simple Machines
Bill Nye explains the concept of simple machines in this episode of the Bill Nye the Science Guy series. To demonstrate how man has devised methods for making work easier, he climbs aboard a roller coaster and takes his bike to the "Tour du Science." To his explanations of pulleys, levers, ramps, wedges, wheels, and screws he inserts his trademark humor and parody to create a fun learning atmosphere.
