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Does anyone here watch the http://www.open2.net/roughscience/index.html" series? It was made by BBC in collaboration with the Open University. It's really fun to watch.
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Rough Science - BBC & Open University Series
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the "Rough Science" series produced by the BBC in collaboration with the Open University. Participants share their experiences and enjoyment of the show, discussing its educational value and entertainment aspects. The conversation touches on various series and episodes, as well as the challenges presented in the show.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Conceptual clarification
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express enjoyment of the "Rough Science" series and its ability to make science accessible and entertaining.
- One participant notes the ingenuity of using a pencil sharpener as a sacrificial anode in a coral reef burglar alarm, highlighting the simplicity of the scientific demonstrations.
- Another participant mentions taking notes while watching to develop their own solutions to the challenges presented in the series.
- There is a query about the release date of the new series, with one participant stating that series 5 is currently airing and series 6 is in production.
- Some participants discuss their viewing experiences, including access to earlier series through PBS and DVDs from public libraries.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the entertainment value and educational aspects of the series, but there is no consensus on the availability of new episodes or the specific content of future series.
Contextual Notes
Participants reference different series and episodes, indicating varying levels of access to the show across regions, particularly between the UK and the US.
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siddharth said:
I've watched all perivous series, and I must say I really do enjoy them. Do you know when the new series is starting? Or have I missed it already
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Currently series 5 is being shown on BBC. In the last episode, they made a "coral reef burglar alarm". Using a pencil sharpener as a sacrificial anode, to protect the metal trip wire was ingenious. I love the way this show clearly demonstrates science with such simplicity.
I read that they are still making series 6, which should be out soon.
I read that they are still making series 6, which should be out soon.
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They are quite entertaining! I jot down notes, as I watch them, to see if I can
come up with my own solutions to the challenges, or at least more fully understand
what the scientists have done with the resources they had on hand.
In the US, they have aired only first four series (on PBS).
I didn't view them when they aired. I found a DVD at the public library, with their trip
to the gold coast near New Zealand (series 3) and their expedition to Death Valley,
California to take on Space exploration challenges (series 4).
They do make science look fun, and within the grasp of anyone with the inclination to
try it.
come up with my own solutions to the challenges, or at least more fully understand
what the scientists have done with the resources they had on hand.
In the US, they have aired only first four series (on PBS).
I didn't view them when they aired. I found a DVD at the public library, with their trip
to the gold coast near New Zealand (series 3) and their expedition to Death Valley,
California to take on Space exploration challenges (series 4).
They do make science look fun, and within the grasp of anyone with the inclination to
try it.