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Curious Crew

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Rob Stephenson and inquisitive kids take a hands-on approach to scientific exploration.

Episodes:

• Color Guard Science

  Raise your flags and learn all about physics! Wind is only one reason why flags wave. Dr. Rob and the Crew explore the flags and the physics of motion with the help of Michigan State University's Spartan Marching Band Color Guard. Stem Challenge: Design Small Swing Flag. Curious About Careers: Civil Engineer, Tula Ngasala.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 at 1:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:29:00
  Usage rights:	10/10/2024 to 10/9/2029

• Piano Science

  Digital banana pianos and amplified forks! It's a "pitch perfect" episode as the Curious Crew investigates the science of playing the piano with Dr. Rob! STEM Challenge: Make a Digital Banana Piano. Curious About Careers: Musician Jen Sygit.

  Next Airing:	Sun, Dec 1st, 2024 at 7:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:45
  Usage rights:	10/7/2020 to 10/6/2027

• Materials Science

  Become mindful of matter with the Crew as they explore Materials Science! Dr. Rob and the Crew investigate atomic structures, melting points, and properties of polymers and how they form the unique qualities of all materials around us. Stem Challenge: Making Reinforced Cement. Curious About Careers: Packaging Engineer and Consultant, Camille Corr Chism.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 at 1:32 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:29:00
  Usage rights:	10/17/2024 to 10/16/2029

• Waves

  Sloping slinky and wiggly water! The Curious Crew gets an "earful" from Dr. Rob on the science behind sound waves! STEM Challenge: Design a Gumdrop Wave Machine. Curious About Careers: Ultrasound Engineer Lalita Udpa.

  Next Airing:	Sun, Dec 8th, 2024 at 7:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	10/14/2020 to 10/13/2027

• Newton's First Law of Motion

  Keep on moving - or not! Discover Newton's First Law of Motion! Dr. Rob and the Crew use bowling balls, beads, and bottles to investigate Sir Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion: An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion, unless acted upon by unbalanced forces. Stem Challenge: Make a Whacky Stack Toy. Curious About Careers: Curious About Careers Host, Genesis.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Dec 12th, 2024 at 1:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:29:00
  Usage rights:	10/24/2024 to 10/23/2029

• Bowling Science

  Strikes, spares, and SCIENCE! Dr. Rob "strikes" up a Curious Crew lesson on the science of bowling! STEM Challenge: Design Bowling Shoe Soles. Curious About Careers: Professional Coach and Bowler Aleta Sill.

  Next Airing:	Sun, Dec 15th, 2024 at 7:00 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:26:45
  Usage rights:	10/21/2020 to 10/20/2027

• Falling Objects

  We know "what goes up must come down." But WHY? Drop in to learn about the gravitational forces like acceleration and air resistance that push and pull Falling Objects! Stem Challenge: Plastic Parachutes Curious About Careers: Hot Air Balloon Pilot, Dawn McKenzie.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 at 1:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:29:00
  Usage rights:	9/5/2024 to 9/4/2029

• Sense of Taste

  Take a snack break with the Crew as they test their tastebuds! Discover how our four other senses impact the sense of taste. STEM Challenge: Making 5 Taste Ketchup Curious About Careers: Food Research and Development Manager, Jade Heslip.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Dec 26th, 2024 at 1:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:29:00
  Usage rights:	9/12/2024 to 9/11/2029

• Cycling Science

  Take a "spin" and explore Cycling science! From stability and steering to gears and wheels, learn the physics behind bicycles, including those one-wheeled wonders, unicycles! Stem Challenge: Spoke Decorations Curious About Careers: Bike Fitter, Laura Harris.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jan 2nd, 2025 at 1:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:29:00
  Usage rights:	9/19/2024 to 9/18/2029

• Drone Science

  Get a birds-eye view of Drone Science! Dr. Rob and the Crew take flight in the studio to learn the physics of how drones hover and all their unique uses! Stem Challenge: Making Mini Drones. Curious About Careers: Drone Pilot and Videographer, Kara Murphy.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jan 9th, 2025 at 1:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:29:00
  Usage rights:	9/26/2024 to 9/25/2029

• Fossils

  Fabulous Fossil Formations! The Crew goes back in time and has fun with fossils, discovering how they were formed millions and BILLIONS of years ago! Stem Challenge: Casting Fossil Replicas. Curious About Careers: Anthropologist/Archaeologist, Stacey Camp.

  Next Airing:	Thu, Jan 16th, 2025 at 1:30 PM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:29:00
  Usage rights:	10/3/2024 to 10/2/2029

• Acids & Bases

  Disappearing Ink and soapy pH! The Curious Crew "mixes" it up with Dr. Rob when they investigate acids and bases! STEM Challenge: Making and Testing pH Indicator Paper. Curious About Careers: Food Quality Assurance Manager Kelly Stano.

  Length:	00:26:45
  Usage rights:	9/16/2020 to 9/15/2027

• Bubble Science

  Bubbling Over with Bubbles! Dr. Rob and the Curious Crew are "bubbling over" with investigations into the science behind soapy, sudsy bubbles! STEM Challenge: Design and Build a Bubble Wand. Curious About Careers: Soap Maker Julie Konkle.

  Length:	00:26:45
  Usage rights:	8/26/2020 to 8/25/2027

• Collisions

  Bouncy Balls and Bumper Cars! The Curious Crew explores elastic and inelastic collisions! STEM Challenge: Designing Better Bumper Cars. Curious About Careers: Meteorologist Emily Wahls.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	8/19/2020 to 8/18/2027

• Convection

  Fire and ice, candles and snowflakes! The Curious Crew cycles through carousels, boiling water, and soap to understand convection! STEM Challenge: Designing a Candle Convection Carousel. Curious About Careers: US Fire Management Officer Persephone Whelan.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	9/30/2020 to 9/29/2027

• Diffusion and Osmosis

  Smelly particles, wilted veggies, and growing jellies! The Curious Crew explores diffusion and osmosis using tea bags, scented balloons, and jelly marbles. STEM Challenge: Make a Reed Diffuser; Curious About Careers: Ornithologist Pam Rasmussen.

  Length:	00:26:46
  Usage rights:	5/15/2019 to 8/18/2027

• Electric Lights

  "Watts" up, Dr. Rob? The Curious Crew "brightens up" on the science behind lights! STEM Challenge: Making a Light Bulb. Curious About Careers: Urban Forest Hydrologist Asia Dowtin.

  Length:	00:26:45
  Usage rights:	9/9/2020 to 9/8/2027

• Muscular System

  Get Moving with Muscular Electricity! The Curious Crew "exercises" their minds when it comes to understanding the complexity of the muscular system! STEM Challenge: Design a Bicep Support Device. Curious About Careers: Athletic Trainer LouAnne Jefferson.

  Length:	00:26:45
  Usage rights:	9/2/2020 to 9/1/2027

• Springs

  Jack-In-The-Box and pogo sticks! The Curious Crew "jumps" right into the science of springs! STEM Challenge: Design a Jack in the Box. Curious About Careers: Auto Design Director LaShirl Turner.

  Length:	00:26:45
  Usage rights:	9/23/2020 to 9/22/2027

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