CSI

Incredibly Fun AND Informative
Smithsonian Channel's SciQ series is now available on DVD for convenient replays whenever desired. This entertaining and incredibly informative science show explores a wide variety of topics for hands-on exploration. Teenage hosts Andrew, Paula, and Pemma tackle a general topic and dig in on-site to bring to light processes, facts, and inventions that are new and exciting for both children and parents.

Andrew and Paula approach each topic from a competitive perspective. Filled with rivalry, each seeks to out-do the other. Paula is the "smart girl" whereas Andrew takes on the "goofy guy" role with relish. The acting is a bit cheesy, and reminds me of teen-hosted TV from my own childhood, but glimpses of authentic exuberance and the joy of discovery break through from time to time.

My six-year-old thinks Andrew's goofball antics are hilarious - he's the hands-down favorite around here. Paula is a bubbly, keener type - while Andrew is wandering around cracking...

Favorite Fun Science Show!
Favorite show of my 3 year old, she loves underwater and robots! Watch out, kids also like the "P" one!

Highly recommended
SciQ is a DVD series for young people that makes learning about science and technology fun. Each is packed with episodes in which teen hosts Paula, Andrew, and Pemma turn learning into an exciting adventure. Volume 1 (105 min.) has the episodes "CSI" (where the trio learn about crime scene investigations as they try to catch bad guys), "Spies" (where Andrew learns that there's more to being a spy than TV would have one believe), "Movie Magic" (where the three learn about the science behind seemingly magical special effects) and "Sound" (where the Blue Man Group teach the hosts about voice and singing). A top pick as a curriculum supplement, addition to public library children's DVD shelves, gift for inquisitive young minds, or simply as a tool to show young people and teens that learning can be fun. Highly recommended.

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