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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Jan 24, 2000
Pros: Scientific "Brain Food" for all ages
Cons: None, unless you can't stand science no matter how fun it is displayed
Summary: "Did you know: The left side of your brain controls the right side of your body, and vice versa? Your brain has between 20 and 200 billion neurons? Your body can't make new brain cells?" Want to know more? Direct your questions to Bill Nye, the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 29, 2011
Pros: Entertaining, has many helpful learning stratagies, engaging, insightful, enjoyed by all ages of kids
Cons: Can be a little too goofy at times, quick when talking about information
Summary: Watching boring science videos have finally come to end in class. Now you can actually engage in what you're learning and be able to actually enjoy it too! Bill Nye has been the asked for video whenever the television at school turns on, and could even ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 10, 2011
Pros: Educational and fun!
Cons: None, it's always great!
Summary: Bill Nye the Science Guy is an amazing program! I watched it all throughout school! It is so helpful in every aspect of science. I still can remember Inertia, Matter, Physics, Chemistry, you name it, it's on this program! It's absolute Brain Candy! ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 27, 2010
Pros: The show is educational and fun to watch as a family.
Cons: I see no reason not to watch Bill Nye the Science Guy.
Summary: Bill Nye the Science Guy. It has been around for a very long time. When I was a kid we would watch the show, not only for fun, but also in school so that we could learn. He taught me, and other kids, about precipitation, volcanoes, ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 5, 2010
Pros: Bill Nye makes science fun!
Cons: He can be a tad eccentric.
Summary: Every kid who grew up in the 90's should remember Bill Nye. Bill was an essential feature to every science class. Not only kids loved it, but every teacher I know considers Bill Nye one of the most interesting, as well as educational series. ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 8, 2008
Pros: Teaches all about science in a fun hands on way.
Cons: none.
Summary: Is your child having trouble in science? Does your child have a very short attention span, and bore really easily? If so Bill Nye The Science Guy just may be that one show you have been looking for that will educate and entertain at the same time. What ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 22, 2001
Pros: He expresses science using comedy. I love this guy!
Cons: Needs famous people on the show doing weird science "stuff"
Summary: The man is a complete genius. Mixing comedy with science. Did you know that before Bill Nye was recognized by PBS he was a standup comic. That's where he get's his sense of humor for the show. The show is so appealing to a person of any age. With ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 27, 2001
Pros: Good educational program.
Cons: Bill Nye is not what he seems.
Summary: When I first contemplated homeschooling my kids, I started checking out as many educational programs as possible to see if I could use any of them. Bill Nye: The Science Guy is very educational and entertain for most children that are truly ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 26, 2001
Pros: Educational, fun, exciting, humorous
Cons: make sure the kid knows not all of the experiments can be performed at home.
Summary: Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill Nye the Science Guy!
Educational, fun, exciting, humorous? All in the same sentence? Well, Bill Nye does it.
How does he do it?
Bill Nye the Science Guy is a wonderful program. ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 12, 2000
Pros: funny, intelligent, good for kids and parents both
Cons: none
Summary: This is another one of those shows that I was surprised to see listed as a kids' show. I like this show. My friend Michael who teaches high school physics likes this show. Everyone I know who has sat down to watch it has had a good time.
In ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 18, 2000
Pros: Educational, fun, and interesting
Cons: The catchy theme song will get stuck in your head...
Summary: I love this show. I used to really hate science because none of ever made sense to me. This show has actually taught me you can learn science with it being fun. I would really look forward to watching Bill Nye because it was pretty much fun to watch as ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 31, 2000
Pros: Entertain and Educational
Cons: Not frequently on TV
Summary: This is a phenomenal television show for those children or even teenagers who wish to understand the world of science. I'm currently in grade 12 and last year in science classes such as biology or chemistry we've watched a couple of Bill Nye. These ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 31, 2000
Pros: Entertaining, educational, fun
Cons: none
Summary: I was skeptical when I first heard about this guy? A Science show for kids that would actually hold their interest? COME ON! But my 5 year old became hooked on it and now I see why. He is teaching the little buggers and they really don't realize it. ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 30, 2000
Pros: educational
Cons: not on pbs
Summary: This is a very educational show for young children and adults. It's something the whole family can sit down and enjoy and in turn promotes family gathering, which is essential. This encourages children to ask questions and gives parents a place to ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 28, 2000
Pros: Funny, entertaining, educational
Cons: None
Summary: For a lot of kids, science at school can be pretty boring. That's where Bill Nye comes in! Instead of giving a lecture of a seemingly boring scientific study, Bill Nye demonstrates his experiments, and adds in wacky sound effects! Demonstrating the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 23, 2000
Pros: Great show and educational
Cons: not really that many
Summary: I have been watching Bill Nye since he started on PBS. You know as I remember being a kid in school science was never very fun for me. I always found myself sleeping during Ms. Gregory's science class. She tried real hard to teach us, but no matter what ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 10, 2000
Pros: Very education
Cons: They weren't on when I was in grade school
Summary: I would have to say science is the only thing that grabbed my attention in school. I was bored with history, I absolutely hated it.
During high school I took a few science class. The man starring in all of these classes was Bill Nye. My ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 9, 2000
Pros: Learn at any age, have fun, go away happy, never a dull moment
Cons: It isn't on every hour
Summary: I am 17 years old and in high school. However, this show has taught me things that I have never been taught in school. The way that Bill Nye can get things across to people of any age is simply amazing. I look up to Bill Nye as a hero. I have always had ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 20, 2000
Pros: educational
Cons: none
Summary: Science was never really fun! It never had the thing that clicked in my mind! I really could never understand it! Now, as I watch Bill on T.V. he truly helps me understand it a lot better. Kids think he is very funny and they enjoy watching him on T.V. ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 7, 2000
Pros: Very educational!
Cons: YOu're embrassed to be caught watching a cool science show!
Summary: Bill Nye the Science Guy is a great educational series. Teachers and parents should encourage and recommend a daily dose of Bill Nye to their kids!
WHAT IS BILL NYE ABOUT?
This educational show talks about a miscellaneous science topic ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 21, 2000
Pros: Lots of Information for all ages
Cons: Don't move "cause you'll miss something
Summary: Science has really changed for the better. It's exciting! Bill Nye is a genius. He gives the facts with fast moving experiments, entertainment, and up-to-date style.
The first time I paid any attention to Bill Nye was in a 3rd grade ... read more
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