Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy: The Planets
The Science Guy looks to outer space in Bill Nye the Science Guy: Planets, as he examines the features of the solar system. While it is possible to see the nearby planets without a telescope, the others are too far away to see with the naked eye. Astronomers can see them, however, and provide constantly updated information about the planets. Nye explains why the appearance of each planet is different and traces its path around the sun.
Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy: The Moon
America's most loveable nerd does the moonwalk in Bill Nye the Science Guy: The Moon. Humor and quirkiness are Bill Nye's tools as he teaches the young and old about the orbit and phases of the moon. Included in this episode is an interview with Harrison Schmidt, the last astronaut to walk on the moon. Using simple experiments and wacky visuals, this awesome force of nature becomes instantly fathomable.
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: Spinning Things
Many things spin, including bike wheels, frisbees, storms, hard disks, and the Earth. The standup scientist shows how it is hard to stop some things from spinning, and how a spinning object can push back when poked with a finger. Bill Nye continues to relate science concepts to student experiences, helping them to understand complex material. Bill Nye the Science Guy: Spinning Things offers clear explanations illustrated with memorably silly, but useful, graphics, and a music video.
