 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Zoom
- PBS
- Genre: Educational
Common Sense Media says
Fun and games for middle-elementary kids.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this fun, fast-paced show is hosted by a multi-racial cast of seven. The premise is to introduce viewer-generated ideas for many different kinds of projects, all of which are easily reproducible at home.
What's the story?
ZOOM is the show that encourages kids to "turn off the TV and do it!" It features games, science, food, theatre, and just about anything else you can imagine. Taped guest segments showcase groups of kids doing good works all over the country, from working with the elderly to sending packages to soldiers overseas.
Is it any good?
Zoom reflects the myriad interests of middle-elementary kids. Fun and enlightening at the same time, everything in the series is presented by a cheerful and talented multi-racial cast. Tapes guest segments include a deaf boy explaining his life and dreams to viewers, and a French girl discussing her love of singing.
The show's science experiments are fun and practical, including testing for skin sensitivity and sense perception. All of the materials and procedures are clearly explained so kids can try them at home, and the cast encourages viewers to send their results and ideas in. It's fun and clever, and a cut above typical TV fare.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the projects featured on the show. Which ones are the most appealing? Do you have any ideas for new projects to submit? Parents and kids are encouraged to do the projects together and send their results into the show.
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- Teens & kids
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educational!
My son is always wanting to do the experiments after the show. He loves it!
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Great Show, Can Get Boring as Kids Get Older
This show is appropriate for 6 - 12 year olds, after that, I think it could get boring. However, kids can have tons of fun on the website: pbskids.org/zoom
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I miss it!!!!!!!
This was an awesome show, i miss it sooooooo much! Fannee Doolee rox!
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oh my gosh i used to love this show!
it was so fun and entertaining i loved it when the kids played games and made recipes in fact i used to pretend to make recipes like they did when I was younger. The kids always looked liked they had so much fun. I wish they didnt cancel it :(
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Kid, 12 years old
May 13, 2010
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Inappropriate: 0 and under Indenterminate: 0-0 Appropriate: 0 and up Suggested: 10
Violence = Not an Issue. Adult Content = None. Language = (1. Some Profanities like "dam*","butt","b00bs","@$$","h311" and "h*mpb&ck" but on 4kids has lots of profanities and edited. 2. No Cursing, but slangs like "boobies" and calling people 'a dork' 3. Mild Insults like the N or the C word) Nothing = Yes, An Issue
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Inappropriate: 0 and under Indenterminate: 0-0 Appropriate: 0 and up Suggested: 10
Violence = Not an Issue. Adult Content = None. Language = (1. Some Profanities like "dam*","butt","b00bs","@$$","h311" and "h*mpb&ck" but on 4kids has lots of profanities and edited. 2. No Cursing, but slangs like "boobies" and calling people 'a dork' 3. Mild Insults like the N or the C word) Nothing = Yes, An Issue
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Kid, 11 years old
May 13, 2010
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Inappropriate: 0 and under Indenterminate: 0-0 Appropriate: 0 and up Suggested: 10
Violence = Not an Issue. Adult Content = None. Language = (1. Some Profanities like "dam*","butt","b00bs","@$$","h311" and "h*mpb&ck" but on 4kids has lots of profanities and edited. 2. No Cursing, but slangs like "boobies" and calling people 'a dork' 3. Mild Insults like the N or the C word) Nothing = Yes, An Issue
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Kid, 12 years old
August 10, 2009
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Great show. It's a must-see.
It is great because it used to be my fave. :) There are 7 kids who's names are Caroline, Buzz, Frances, Eric, Kenny, Rachel, & Kaleigh and they are good friends.
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| Topics: | great boy role models, great girl role models, science and nature |
| TV rating: | TV-Y |
| Network: | PBS |
| Genre: | Educational |
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