How Can Science Wonders Engage Fifth Graders in the Classroom?

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The discussion centers around the spoof educational series "Look Around You" by Peter Serafinowicz, which parodies 1970s British educational programs. Participants express amusement at the show's humorous take on science, highlighting funny moments such as the misrepresentation of water as "H-twenty" and the absurdity of mixing elements to create water. The comedic elements, including a scientist handling boiling water with bare hands, resonate with viewers, prompting laughter and appreciation for the series' clever satire. Overall, the conversation reflects a shared enjoyment of the show's humor and its potential impact on a fifth-grade science classroom, albeit with a tongue-in-cheek acknowledgment that it may not enhance students' understanding of science.
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I wonder how well this would go over in a fifth grade science classroom. :biggrin:
 
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Uhhhhh...

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Well, to be honest I think that it would go over without comment and the classroom would just walk out even dumber than they walked in.
 
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For those who don't know "Look Around You" is a series of spoof programs by Peter Serafinowicz designed to look like 1970's British educational programs.
 
These are awesome.
 
:smile:

That's great...the narrator calls water "H-twenty"...ahahaha...
 
I never knew the boiling point of water was so high...
 
That's awesome. I love the water+nitrogen gas=whiskey bit at the end.
 
Bloody funniest series I've seen in a long time. Thanks for showing us lol
 
Kurdt said:
For those who don't know "Look Around You" is a series of spoof programs by Peter Serafinowicz designed to look like 1970's British educational programs.

You have shattered my illusions.I was enjoying the film,taking copious notes, preparing to make some whisky and then you tell me it was a spoof.:biggrin:
 
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Dadface said:
You have shattered my illusions.I was enjoying the film,taking copious notes preparing to make some whisky and then you tell me it was a spoof.:biggrin:

Now what will I do with my copy book? I paid £1250 for it!
 
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Red and hello appear to be elements too.
 
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Now let's create water with hydrogen and oxygen. First we mix Oxygen and hydrogen in a beaker then we ligh...
 
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Hilarious! This reminds of the shows they broadcast on the Discovery and National Geographic channels.
 
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My favorite part was when the scientist pulled the eggs out of the boiling water with his bare hands.
 
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Bravo!
 
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Topher925 said:
My favorite part was when the scientist pulled the eggs out of the boiling water with his bare hands.

me too :)
 
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