Here's your Mystery Bonus: FOUR classic episodes of WATCH MR. WIZARD, a wonderful science program starring Don Herbert and broadcast in the 1950s and 1960s. These may "look" a bit old (especially the last two), but give 'em a chance… they are great, and your kids will learn a LOT from these (you will too)! Each episode is about 30 minutes in length. Sorry, but you can't download these – they must be viewed from this site while you are online.
In this early 1960s episode, "Mr. Wizard" talks about the science of how different animals move, including bugs, birds, mammals & people too! We also learn about how much energy it takes for use to walk forward, and about the speed of various animals. Neat!
Next, here's another 1960s episode as Mr. Wizard has built a WILD looking "Rube Goldberg machine" and gives us some "shocking" demonstrations and lessons on electricity! Too fun!
In this fascinating 1955 episode, Mr. Wizard explains how gasoline and diesel engines work… and Buzz teaches us a neat magic trick too.I just wish Mr. Wizard & Buzz were being a little more careful with those flames. Check it out:
In this final 1950s episode, Mr. Wizard demonstrates the basic geology of rocks to Buzz, by creating a tabletop volcano and explaining the difference between igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
We hope you enjoy these classic video science gems, and thank you again for your support!
- The Erskine Family
The Gasoline engine episode never opened, but we really enjoyed the others! Thank you!