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Technology-Themed Episodes

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Episode 3: Mice to Meet You

Stax - the maker space /bookshop where Caily & Reese hang out – has a mouse problem! Caily and Reese head to Confetti to see if they can invent a solution to safely drive the mice away. Educational topics include: 1) electronics, 2) animals and 3) habitats.

 

Learn

Class Topic 1: Problem Solving & Technology
How do Reese and Caily use technology to help them solve their problem?

Class Topic 2: Engineering Design
What ways does electronics help you in your life?

Class Topic 3: Observation & Biology
Different animals need different types of habitats. What does your favorite animal need in its habitat? How can humans be sure to keep all habitats safe and clean?

Class Topic 4: Social Awareness & Biology
You can create a mouse origami. What do you think mice need in their habitat?

For more classroom activities and extensions: Episode 3 Guide

 
 

Episode 4: Bot We’re a Team

Reese and Caily can’t agree on a project for their robotics competition. In Confetti – Kami’s uncle, Professor Seymour - helps them come up with a plan. Educational topics include: 1) robotics and 2) teamwork.

 

Learn

Class Topic 1: Creative Thinking & Problem Solving
How can robots be used to help humans make hard tasks easier?

Class Topic 2: Engineering & Creativity
If you were to create a robot, what would its function be? You can create an origami robot and decorate it and explain to a friend how it will be helpful.

Class Topic 3: Teamwork
What are some things you do when working in a team to make sure everyone’s voice is heard?

Class Topic 4: Communication
How do you deal with a conflict during group work?

For more classroom activities and extensions: Episode 4 Guide

 
 

Episode 12: Trash Talk

Queen Frivol hosts a talk show “Trash Talk” where she beats Dev at a rigged game of ‘Name that Tune’, and ignores Seymour and Kami’s demonstration of solar power. Educational topics include: 1) solar power.

 

Learn

Class Topic 1: Observation
We learned that solar power turns light from the sun into electricity, like turning on the lights at your house. What other things do you use that need electricity to work?

Class Topic 2: Environment & Problem Solving
How might solar power help to keep our environment healthy?

Class Topic 3: Energy
The sun makes energy, which helps to make electricity when using a solar panel. What else does the sun do for us?

Class Topic 4: Communication & Social Awareness
Queen Frivol was not listening to Seymour and Kami when they were sharing their ideas. How could she have shown kindness and respect while listening to them?