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DragonflyTV

(Rated TV-G, Educational, Starring Eric Artell, Michael Brandon Battle, Mariko Nakasone, Where to watch: PBS)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Science made cool for school-aged kids.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Kids work together to solve problems, brainstorm, and seek out answers to questions -- all while having fun.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Typical pre-adolescent slang, including "groovy," "da man," and "like."

  • Consumerism:

    The show airs on PBS, so there are no commercials.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About DragonflyTV

Parents need to know that this series geared for school-aged kids focuses on real-life science topics and problems to be solved. Set against a backdrop of MTV-style music, camera angles, and graphics, the show features a diverse group of pre-adolescents as hosts and experimenters. The goal is to get kids excited to ask science-related questions about everyday things -- and to feel confident about searching for the answers.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about specific science topics covered in each episode -- and take the learning one step further through discussion, library visits, and online research. Parents can point out that sometimes the hosts initially make mistakes in their predictions and use that information to continue their exploration. Also, families can discuss the benefits of working in pairs or with a team. Why is it important to have other perspectives when solving problems?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
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    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
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    Great show for younger kids.

    It's been a LONG time since I last saw this show, but I don't remember anything inappropriate.

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