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MythBusters
- Discovery Channel
- Genre: Educational
Common Sense Media says
Witty team puts urban legends to the scientific test.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this intriguing series showcases problem analysis and the scientific approach to proving or disproving a thesis. It comes with repeated disclaimers for good reason, though, as episodes often include explosions, gunfire, and mixtures of volatile substances. Kids may need a reminder to not engage in such activities themselves. The hosts use human skeletons and animal parts in some experiments, which could make squeamish viewers uncomfortable. Overall, the show offers an engaging example of how to take curiosity to the next level.
What's the story?
How many balloons would it take to airlift a man? Can a playing card be hurled fast enough to inflict more harm than just a paper cut? And if you eat Pop Rocks and drink soda, will your stomach explode from all that fizz? If you've lost sleep over these questions, MYTHBUSTERS is the show for you. It's hosted by Jamie Hyneman, a model maker and special-effects expert for the movie and TV industries, and Adam Savage, whose handy expertise includes carpentry, welding, and animation. The two devise experiments to prove or disprove urban legends and other esoteric theories. They combine physics, chemistry, biology, and geometry to lay out their experiments, and the steps preceding the test are as fascinating as the test itself. For example, to answer the age-old Pop Rocks question, Jamie and Adam hang a pig's stomach (similar to a human's) in a human skeleton to test its durability against six candy packets and a six-pack of soda consumed simultaneously.
Is it any good?
The team makes a good comedic duo; Jamie's dry humor is the perfect complement to Adam's quips and wisecracks. The fun, fact-filled show will answer some of those long-standing "what ifs" that may have been nagging at you, demonstrating how much fun science can be to boot. And when Jamie and Adam call in experts in rocket science, explosives, physiology, and other disciplines for background and guidance, there's even more educational value. Science-minded tweens and teens will find it exceptionally entertaining.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how Adam and Jamie devise their test plans. Once they've identified their challenge, what steps do they take to gather supplies and prepare their testing area? What types of experts help them and in what ways?
This show offers parents a unique opportunity to show kids the importance of a well-rounded education. What disciplines (math, science, etc.) do the hosts use to set up their experiments? How do you use what you've learned in everyday life?
What kinds of scientific questions do you have? How could you go about finding the answers? What kinds of question need experts and what can you find out on your own?
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Great for everyone over the age of 8.
It is my favorite sceince show and 2 favorite show of all time. I love how iteresting it is. Also it is the only show I know of that is not afraid to admit they are wrong and that they will test something over again and try not to be embarrassed. They to use the occasional "hell" but it is in context. Sometimes they do test myths where they have to get drunk in order to test it but they allways say how much they hate doing it because they know its bad for them. I was suprised and a little scared when I was younger when they were testing how powerful dropping a toaster (or any other electricle apliance) they showed a clip from one of the child's play movies. It was very violent and I was only 9 years old at the time and I was in the bassment with all of the lights turned off. But I guess I was just being the scaredy cat that I am. I actually saw the episode the other day and well I realized that it really wasn't that bad. So in the end it will recomend Mythbusters is okay for any child 8 years or older. Just make sure they know what will happen in the electricution episode!
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Mythbusters Rockkkk!
I think this is good for everyone because it teaches how to think of science in a way that can be intresting rather than using a long science class to explain things and people falling asleep on you
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Kid, 11 years old
January 16, 2011
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i love it !!
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Perfect for all Kids
Mythbusters is a great show for kids 6 and up because it shows alot of intrest in science for them.
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Kid, 12 years old
December 31, 2010
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Best Show..... EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG this is the best show on TV. The best mythbuster is Carrie. The only thing is that they say stuff like mild swears. Otherwise, this is the best show on TV. MY mom, dad, sister, and friends all LOVE it!!!!!
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Kid, 12 years old
March 15, 2011
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I LOVE this show it is so fun and cool but they don't show it on discovery channel much which is sad, or maybe they are just needing to come out with a new season. I love explosions, other than a few words here and there it is a great informational show!
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Fun time show.
A lot to learn with big booms. Ha.
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Kid, 10 years old
January 29, 2011
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ONLY THE BEST SHOW EVER!
Great Show! Once they said d-mn and didn't bleep it.
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | Discovery Channel |
| Cast: | Adam Savage, Jamie Hyneman |
| Genre: | Educational |
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