People have been trying to teach kids with education disguised as simple entertainment for years, but what's your favorite educational program from your childhood. I've got to go with Bill Nye the Science Guy and Histeria.
Favorite educational program
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Though it's not meant to be a strictly educational program, neither is it meant strictly for kids, but Mythbusters is great isn't it.
You know what's really good?
QI.
Stephen Fry needs to be cloned so that every classroom has their own Fry.
He makes learning awesome.
(more info on the show for those who want it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QI )
QI.
Stephen Fry needs to be cloned so that every classroom has their own Fry.
He makes learning awesome.
(more info on the show for those who want it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QI )
I've been watching Carl Sagan's Cosmos. While a bit old now, it's still really good.
More good news: Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson (host of NOVA Science) is involved in making a sequel to it. Dr. Tyson is probably the very best person for this project.
As a child I really liked the Magic School Bus. Maybe not the most scientifically accurate, but I think the spirit of exploration and discovery in science is more important for children than facts are.
More good news: Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson (host of NOVA Science) is involved in making a sequel to it. Dr. Tyson is probably the very best person for this project.
As a child I really liked the Magic School Bus. Maybe not the most scientifically accurate, but I think the spirit of exploration and discovery in science is more important for children than facts are.
Second!Daystar Clarion said:
Love QI. It's an excellent combination of factual program and ridiculous comedy. The dynamic between Stephen Frys 'Schoolmaster' and Alan Davies 'Schoolchild' is hilarious.
Plus you get to find out that all those 'facts' your parents told you are completely wrong.
Also:
The BBCs recent 'Wonders Of The Solar System' and 'Wonders of the Universe' hosted by Professor Brian Cox. He's got a very charming demeanour and never treats the audience as idiots. You get a lot of fascinating information in an easy to understand way.
I second your second pointEpisode42 said:
The thing that always cracks me up about Brian Cox, especially in regards to the solar system, is that he's such a downer sometimes, but he does it with such a calming voice and facial expression.
"The sun will explode and destroy everything you've loved and ever will love, but it's ok, because my calming smile will make it all better."
You get an awesome intro though, so it's all good!Rawne1980 said:
Love me some 80's keyboard action.
I've never thought of it that way, i'll have to rewatch the series just to count the amount of times he tells us how we're all going to die while smiling.Daystar Clarion said:I second your second point
The thing that always cracks me up about Brian Cox, especially in regards to the solar system, is that he's such a downer sometimes, but he does it with such a calming voice and facial expression.
"The sun will explode and destroy everything you've loved and ever will love, but it's ok, because my calming smile will make it all better."
Also, did you happen to catch the most recent episode of QI? Brian Cox was there showing off his huge intelligence.
Are you kidding? How could I miss what was essentially Stephen Fry creaming his pants every time Cox opened that big brain of his.Episode42 said:I've never thought of it that way, i'll have to rewatch the series just to count the amount of times he tells us how we're all going to die while smiling.Daystar Clarion said:I second your second point
The thing that always cracks me up about Brian Cox, especially in regards to the solar system, is that he's such a downer sometimes, but he does it with such a calming voice and facial expression.
"The sun will explode and destroy everything you've loved and ever will love, but it's ok, because my calming smile will make it all better."
Also, did you happen to catch the most recent episode of QI? Brian Cox was there showing off his huge intelligence.
Yeah, that's pretty much what it was, except with Ross Noble sat opposite looking daft (well, dafter than usual)Daystar Clarion said:Are you kidding? How could I miss what was essentially Stephen Fry creaming his pants every time Cox opened that big brain of his.Episode42 said:I've never thought of it that way, i'll have to rewatch the series just to count the amount of times he tells us how we're all going to die while smiling.Daystar Clarion said:I second your second point
The thing that always cracks me up about Brian Cox, especially in regards to the solar system, is that he's such a downer sometimes, but he does it with such a calming voice and facial expression.
"The sun will explode and destroy everything you've loved and ever will love, but it's ok, because my calming smile will make it all better."
Also, did you happen to catch the most recent episode of QI? Brian Cox was there showing off his huge intelligence.
It's up on the iPlayer, including the super-duper XL version. Brian Cox does bogart the show a bit, but then he's Brian Cox, he's allowed.
I'm glad he stopped being the Keyboard player for D:Ream though.