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Wired Science

(Rated TV-PG, Educational, Starring Chris Hardwick, Kamala Lopez, Ziya Tong, Where to watch: PBS, Download)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Accessible, fascinating tech series for tweens+.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Journalists research human and global interest stories related to all branches of the sciences, simplifying complex research and presenting the information in terms that even non-technical viewers will understand.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    In stories that use historical video footage, scenes sometimes show riots, demonstrations, and police wielding weapons. Surgical scenes can also be bloody.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    The series is closely tied to (and makes references to) Wired magazine.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Wired Science

Parents need to know that this fascinating investigative educational series will captivate kids and adults alike, especially those with an interest in the sciences. A collaborative effort between PBS and Wired magazine (which gets a lot of mentions), it doesn't have too much content that parents need to worry about -- somewhat bloody surgery scenes and historical footage of riots and other potentially violent events are as strong as it gets. Some topics are serious/heavy (global warming, for example), but they're all addressed in an entertaining, accessible manner.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the roles that science and technology play in our daily lives. How has technology changed the way we live? What are some of the advances (computers, cell phones, the Internet) that have most affected your life? Can you imagine life without even one of these changes? How would our society be affected by a massive computer hijacking or other technology-related disaster? What role does technology play in today's media environment? How do you think that will change in the years to come?
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  1. Adult Reviewer
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    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Fun Attitude- Very Cool Stuff

    WIRED SCIENCE is a new PBS science magazine show with a snarky attitude and a fun approach to science.

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