Hooked on Science Television Segment
The Hooked on Science television segment can be watched in more than 700,000
homes. Look for the segment on these television stations during the local news and
children's programming.
The Hooked on Science television segment can be watched in more than 700,000
homes. Look for the segment on these television stations during the local news and
children's programming.
 | WPSD-TV - Paducah, Cape Girardeau, Harrisburg (393,260 TV Households) | |
| KGWN-TV and KSTF-TV - Cheyenne, WY and Scottsbluff, NE (54,120 TV | |
| Households) | ||
| Comcast and US Cable - Fort Collins, CO, Loveland, CO, and Greeley, CO. | |
| (102,316 TV Households) | ||
| WBKO-TV - Bowling Green, KY (80,260 TV Households) | |
| KTVO-TV - Ottumwa, IA and Kirksville, MO (51,270 TV Households) | |
| KHQA-TV - Quincy, IL, Hannibal, MO, and Keokuk, IA (103,910 TV Households) | |
| EAC 23 - Cape Girardeau, MO and Jackson, MO | |
| Ste. Genevieve Community Access Television - Ste. Genevieve, MO | |
| Channel 5 - Cape Girardeau, MO | |
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Hooked on Science
Television Segment
Credits
Jason Lindsey
Randy McWilson
Jason Lindsey
Louie Benson
Ashley Rhodes
Zack Harris
Ron Pokracki
Ron Pokracki
Zack Harris
Zack Harris
Zack Harris
Randy McWilson
Jason Lindsey
the top of the container allowing the candy cane ornaments to float freely inside the
container.
STEP 3: Remove the ruler with the ornaments attached and add several cups of boiling
water into the container. Add about 1/4 cup of borax for every 2 cups of boiling water. Stir
the mixture until most of the borax is dissolved.
STEP 4: Place the ruler back on the top of the container allowing the ornaments to float in
the borax solution. Leave the ornaments in the borax solution overnight.
Explanation
Borax is a crystal. When water is heated, the molecules move farther apart. This makes a
lot of room for borax crystals to form. As the water evaporates, the crystals deposit on the
pipe cleaners, creating a scientific Christmas ornament.
Television Segment
Credits
| EXECUTIVE | |
| PRODUCER |
| PRODUCER |
| SCIENCE CONTENT | |
| DIRECTOR |
| VIDEOGRAPHERS |
Ashley Rhodes
Zack Harris
Ron Pokracki
| EDITORS |
Zack Harris
| GRAPHICS |
| MUSIC |
| SET DESIGN |
Jason Lindsey
2008 Episode Guide
| Episode 001: Soaring Toilet Paper | |
| Episode 002: Slime | |
| Episode 003: Film Canister Rockets | |
| Episode 004: Squeaky Clean Science | |
| Episode 005: Diaper Genie Windbag | |
| Episode 006: Leak Proof Bag | |
| Episode 007: Soda Can Science | |
| Episode 008: Balloon Blow-Up | |
| Episode 009: Insta Snow | |
| Episode 010: Baby Diaper Science | |
| Episode 011: Twister | |
| Episode 012: Air Cannon | |
| Episode 013: Fireproof Balloon | |
| Episode 014: The Collapsing Can | |
| Episode 015: Carbon Dioxide Bomb | |
| Episode 016: Naked Egg | |
| Episode 017: Lava Lamp | |
| Episode 018: Madagascar Hissing | |
| Cockroach | ||
| Episode 019: Spooky Fog | |
| Episode 020: Rocket Balloons | |
| Episode 021: Science Toy Tester | |
| Episode 022: Water Trick | |
| Episode 023: Christmas Science | |
| Ornaments |
I Saw It On Hooked on Science
| Insta Snow | |
| Water Gel | |
| Tornado Tube | |
| Geyser Tube | |
| Madagascar Hissing Cockroach | |
| Rocket Balloon | |
Experiment of the Week
Christmas Science Ornaments
Have you ever considered adding a little science to the Christmas tree? Using pipe
cleaners and borax you can make ornaments that might get the entire family "Hooked on
Science."
Materials
Instructions
STEP 1: Twist red and white pipe cleaners together and form the shape of a candy cane.
STEP 2: Using the thread, tie each candy cane ornament to the ruler. Place the ruler on
Christmas Science Ornaments
Have you ever considered adding a little science to the Christmas tree? Using pipe
cleaners and borax you can make ornaments that might get the entire family "Hooked on
Science."
Materials
| Red and white pipe cleaners | |
| Thread | |
| Water | |
| Borax | |
| Ruler | |
| Container |
Instructions
STEP 1: Twist red and white pipe cleaners together and form the shape of a candy cane.
STEP 2: Using the thread, tie each candy cane ornament to the ruler. Place the ruler on
container.
STEP 3: Remove the ruler with the ornaments attached and add several cups of boiling
water into the container. Add about 1/4 cup of borax for every 2 cups of boiling water. Stir
the mixture until most of the borax is dissolved.
STEP 4: Place the ruler back on the top of the container allowing the ornaments to float in
the borax solution. Leave the ornaments in the borax solution overnight.
Explanation
Borax is a crystal. When water is heated, the molecules move farther apart. This makes a
lot of room for borax crystals to form. As the water evaporates, the crystals deposit on the
pipe cleaners, creating a scientific Christmas ornament.
| Each Hooked on Science experiment is safe to perform with an adult present. If not performed correctly the experiment could be dangerous. Jason Lindsey and Hooked on Science expressly disclaims all liability for any occurrence, including, but not limited to, damage, injury or death, which might arise as consequences of the use of any experiment(s) online or on air. The guardian of the child and the performer of the experiment assume all the liability and will use these science experiments at their own risk! |
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