Sid the Science Kid

Sid the Science Kid

ENDED2 Seasons67 Episodes6.2
NetworkPBS Kids
First AiredSep 1, 2008
Last AiredNov 15, 2012
Runtime30 min

Sid is an "inquisitive youngster" who uses comedy to tackle questions kids have about basic scientific principles and why things work the way they do.

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Cast

Julianne Buescher
Julianne Buescher
Alice Dinnean
Alice Dinnean
Victor Yerrid
Victor Yerrid
Drew Massey
Drew Massey
Donna Kimball
Donna Kimball

Seasons & Episodes2 seasons · 67 episodes

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E1
E1No School Singalong Special!
Jun 21, 201030m
Sid and his friends show in the backyard and take turns singing their favorite science songs.
Slide to the Side
E2Slide to the Side
Oct 4, 201030m
Sid is trying out his new dance called, "The Sid Slide To The Side!" On his room's hard wood floor, he boogies to the left, jumps to the right, then tries to slide to the side. But in his new sneakers, he can't slide...he just squeaks to a stop! This leads Sid and his friends to observe and investigate how different materials and surfaces can create friction, causing something to slow down.
E3
E3That's the Way the Ball Bounces
Oct 5, 201030m
Sid created a new sport called Play-Doh Ball! You just jump in the air, spin around, then bounce the ball. When Sid attempts to play his new game, he bounces the Play-Doh Ball, and it promptly splats on the ground! At school, Sid and his friends investigate and discover that if a ball doesn't have enough elasticity, it won't bounce!
Ignatz's Inertia
E4Ignatz's Inertia
Oct 6, 201030m
Sid is sending his toy panda Ignatz on yet another adventure! He places him on top of a skateboard, then rolls him across his patio. The skateboard comes to an abrupt stop when it bumps into a wooden bench, but Ignatz keeps moving forward, flying into the air! Sid is curious why Ignatz didn't stop moving too, so he and his friends investigate and discover that things in motion stay in motion until they are stopped-and that's inertia!
E5
E5Sid's Super Kick
Oct 7, 201030m
In his backyard, Sid is pretending to be "Super Sid!" To show us his super strength, he kicks a soccer ball really hard and it sails across the yard. But when he tries to kick it to a nearby tree with the same might, the ball once again sails across the yard. On a special trip to the Science Center, Sid and his friends investigate how using lots of force can make something move really far and really fast - just like kicking a soccer ball really hard!
E6
E6Where Did the Water Go?
Apr 18, 201130m
While brushing his teeth, Sid wonders what happens to all the dirty water when it goes down the drain. At The Science Center, Sid and his friends explore how water travels in and out of our homes through pipes. And here's something Sid and his friends never realized: there's lots of water in the world, but you can't drink it all! We can only use fresh water, and there aren't a lot of fresh water sources in the world. That's why it's important not to waste water!
E7
E7Clean Air!
Apr 19, 201130m
Sid the roving reporter is investigating something strange in his backyard--his Dad is wearing a mask while painting. Sid discovers that his Dad is protecting his face so he doesn't breathe in the dirty fumes. At school, Sid and his friends discover that people and animals on Earth need to breathe clean air, and when we pollute the air around us, it affects the air that everyone breathes. The kids also discover that trees have a really important role in keeping our air clean!
E8
E8Reused Robot!
Apr 20, 201130m
Sid's toy robot is broken, so he wants to throw it "away." Sid's Mom tells him there is no such thing as "away," and when we put something in the trash, we are actually creating waste. Sid and his friends explore the idea that everything we throw away goes somewhere. This leads to an investigation of how to recycle and reuse items so that we make less trash.
E9
E9Save the Stump!
Apr 21, 201130m
Sid is super excited because his Dad is clearing out space in the yard for a basketball court! While Sid and Dad are surveying the land, Sid notices a big stump teeming with little creatures! During a special field trip to The Science Center, Sid and his friends discover that there are animal habitats all around us, even in old stumps, and if one habitat is destroyed, all of the other habitats and animals are affected.
E10
E10Let There Be Light
Nov 8, 201030m
Sid explores the science of light and discovers that light comes from various energy sources.
E11
E11Discovering Darkness
Nov 9, 201030m
Sid investigates what happens when a light source is completely blocked, creating darkness.
E12
E12Shadow Smile!
Nov 10, 201030m
Sid investigates shadows and explores ways to create a shadow by blocking a light source.
E13
E13A Rainbow Every Day!
Nov 11, 201030m
Sid investigates rainbows and learns they can only form when light passes through water droplets.
E14
E14Sid’s Backyard Campout
Jun 20, 201130m
In celebration of National Backyard Campout Day on June 25, pack some food and bring your backpack because Sid the Science Kid, Gerald, and Dad are gearing up for a big adventure…they’re setting up tents for a campout in the backyard! During the campout, Dad is eager to share his love of nature and demonstrates how to have a great time outside with the simplest of necessities. They look for animals, cook their own dinner, marvel at the stars in the sky, roast marshmallows, and sing songs around the campfire. And here’s the best part, you are invited to join the adventure and sing along!
E15
E15Halloween Spooky Science Special
Oct 17, 201130m
While the kids have fun dressing up in spooky costumes for Halloween, they also learn that Halloween can be scientific, too.
E16
E16I Want to Be a Scientist!
Dec 5, 201130m
Sid and his classmates take a field trip to the Science Center.
E17
E17The Amazing Computer Science Tool!
Dec 6, 201130m
Sid's mom volunteers to show his class how a computer works; students make discoveries with magnifying glasses in the Super Fab Lab.
E18
E18The Big Cheese!
Dec 7, 201130m
A marine biologist gives the students a research project.
E19
E19Sid Wings It!
Dec 8, 201130m
Sid wears his homemade cardboard wings and tries to fly; a visit to the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum.
E20
E20Sid Engineers a Solution
Dec 9, 201130m
Sid tries to get a cereal box, but it is out of his reach; at school, Sid and his friends try to get a ball down from a tree.
E21
E21Get Up and Move!
Jan 6, 201230m
Sid's teacher coordinates a day of healthy surprises.
E22
E22Rock & Roll Easter
Jan 17, 201230m
Sid searches for Easter eggs in the backyard
E23
E23Sid's Pet Project
Jan 23, 201230m
Phil is excited to babysit Grandma's dog, but doesn't know how to take care of a pet.
E24
E24Sleep? Who Needs It?!
Jan 25, 201230m
Sid learns why sleep is important after his mom nixes his plan to stay up all night.
E25
E25Seed the Science Kid
Nov 14, 201230m
Sid learns about seeds after they get in the way of his eating an apple.
E26
E26The Reason Sid's Sneezin'
Nov 15, 201230m
Sid learns about allergies after he discovers that, like his dad, he's allergic to pollen.

About Sid the Science Kid

Sid the Science Kid is a animation, family, comedy, kids series on PBS Kids. The show first aired on Sep 1, 2008 and currently has 2 seasons and 67 episodes. Sid the Science Kid has ended after 2 seasons. It has a rating of 6.2/10 based on 22 votes. The cast includes Julianne Buescher, Alice Dinnean, Victor Yerrid, Drew Massey, Donna Kimball.

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