Ep 22. The Big Dog Problem / The Three Friends Problem
- July 14, 2014
- 25 min
Peg + Cat is a children's animated educational television series that follows the adventures of Peg and her feline friend, Cat, who go on fun-filled journeys exploring math concepts. In season 1 episode 22, titled "The Big Dog Problem / The Three Friends Problem," Peg and Cat encounter two separate math problems that they must solve.
In the first segment, "The Big Dog Problem," Peg and Cat are on a mission to help their neighbor, Big Dog, who has lost his ball. The ball was hidden by a mischievous squirrel and now they must find it before the big game. Peg and Cat use their problem-solving skills and knowledge of spatial reasoning to search high and low for the missing ball. They encounter obstacles along the way, but with teamwork and perseverance, they finally manage to locate the ball and return it to Big Dog just in time for the game.
The second segment, "The Three Friends Problem," sees Peg, Cat, and their new friend Ramone trying to figure out how they can all play together on Ramone's tightrope. Initially, there seems to be no solution because the tightrope can only support the weight of two people at a time. However, Peg and Cat use their understanding of subtraction and addition to come up with a clever solution that allows all three of them to play together on the tightrope without any of them falling off.
Throughout the episode, Peg and Cat use music and song to help them express their ideas and solve problems. They also use patterns, shapes, and numbers to navigate through their adventures, teaching young viewers important math concepts and problem-solving skills in an engaging and entertaining way.
Overall, "The Big Dog Problem / The Three Friends Problem" is a delightful episode that highlights the importance of working together, using creative thinking, and never giving up. It's a fantastic addition to the Peg + Cat series that both children and adults will enjoy.