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Beakman's World
(Rated TV-Y7, Educational, Starring Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Senta Moses, Where to watch: Syndicated, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Madcap science show makes learning a thrill.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Beakman's World
Parents need to know that while it makes science entertaining, this show also dives headfirst into all things disgusting. Bodily function jokes are part of the fun, as are entire segments devoted to topics like sewage treatment, snot, and head lice. The requisite "don't try this at home" line precedes many of the experiments, but some kids still might be tempted, for example, to drop a cat upside down to see if it will land on its feet. Remind them not to.
Read our full review by Leanne Mos
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how science plays a part in our everyday lives. What questions do you have about how the world works? What is it about science that makes Beakman so excited? Why do some kids think science is boring? Parents can help kids formulate their own questions to send to Beakman, or help them find out the answers on their own via the Internet or a trip to the library.
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- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too many ads
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