Ep 1. Building Bridges/Float your Boat
- TV-G
- April 1, 2018
- 24 min
In season 3 of The Cat In the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, the beloved feline is back with exciting new adventures. In the first episode, titled "Building Bridges/Float your Boat," the Cat takes his young friends Nick and Sally on a journey to explore the wonders of engineering and physics.
In the first segment, "Building Bridges," the Cat introduces Nick and Sally to his friend Tia, a beaver who specializes in building dams and bridges. Tia takes the trio on a tour of her construction site, showing them the different materials she uses to build her structures and teaching them about the forces at play in bridge engineering. Nick and Sally get to help Tia by designing and building their very own mini-bridge, testing it to see if it can support a toy car.
The second segment, "Float your Boat," finds the Cat, Nick, and Sally at the beach, where they encounter their old friend, Fish. Fish is trying to build a raft, but he's having trouble getting it to float. The Cat explains to the children about buoyancy, teaching them how different types of materials can either float or sink in water. With the Cat's help, Nick and Sally design and build their own toy boat, testing it to see if it will float in the ocean waves.
Throughout both segments, the Cat never fails to explain the science behind the engineering and physics concepts he and the children are working with. He demonstrates concepts using easy-to-understand language and fun visual aids, making learning about science and engineering exciting and engaging. Meanwhile, the adventures Nick and Sally share with the Cat are full of fun and wonder, as they explore the fascinating world around them.
"Building Bridges/Float your Boat" is a fun and educational episode that will entertain and inspire children to learn more about science and engineering. The Cat In the Hat Knows a Lot About That! is an excellent show for young children, introducing important STEM concepts in an accessible and engaging way. With the Cat as their guide, children will delight in learning about the world around them, inspiring them to become curious and seek out new knowledge.