Head Games (SCIENCE)
common sense media says
Science trivia show offers brainy fun for families.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this humor-laced game show -- which tests contestants’ grasp of scientific facts and concepts -- is filled with content that's both intriguing and educational. The series shows a variety of experiments in action and challenges participants to predict the outcome before it’s revealed, so viewers learn plenty about basic scientific principles at work. The show's content touches on many areas of both natural and laboratory science, so there’s plenty of material for all levels of interest. That said, much of the subject matter is too advanced for little kids to understand, so the show is more age-appropriate for tweens and up.
Positive role models:
The contestants are all good sports -- even in defeat -- and often congratulate each other.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Mild innuendo is common (the host mentions feeling "strange" watching a man squeeze a rubbery egg, for instance).
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
At least once per episode, host Proops refers to the show's partner website, where viewers can play along with the game in real time.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Alcoholic drinks like red wine are sometimes mentioned in the context of a scientific question, as when contestants are asked whether pouring red wine into a car battery will help it start.
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momonthemove
parent of 13 year old
parent of 13 year old
Family Fun
Great Science visuals and fun facts for the whole Family!
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