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This quiz will be about several US-produced educational television shows geared towards children. Let's see if you remember all of these!

A multiple-choice quiz by RedHook13. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
RedHook13

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
385,712

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. Airing between 1993-1998, the host of which popular children's science program often wore a blue lab coat and a bow-tie? Hint

Bill Nye, the Science Guy

Will Nye, the Genius Guy

Phil Fry, the Smart Guy

Ohh My, the Boring Guy

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the dude who dressed in a bodysuit showing off all our inner organs? Hint

John Goodman

Slim Goodbody

Jim Nobody

Sam Somebody

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which children's science show aired from 1980-1988 and featured a group of child detectives known as The Bloodhound Gang? Hint

3-2-1 Liftoff

3-2-1 Contact

1-2-3 Go!

3-2-1 Smile

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which animated children's educational series aired from 1994-1997 and featured a fun-loving teacher named Ms. Frizzle? Hint

The Amazing Science Train

The Magic School Bus

The Radical Pizza Van

The Crazy Garbage Truck

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which children's television show focused on teaching mathematics? It contained segments such as "Mathnet" and "Mathman". Hint

Star One Television

Circle One Television

Square One Television

Triangle One Television

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which children's education television show starring Paul Zaloom aired on CBS on Saturday mornings from 1992-1998? Hint

Brinkman's World

Beakman's World

Beeker's World

Jackman's World

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which children's science show hosted by Don Herbert aired on Nickelodeon from 1983-1990? Hint

Mr. Wizard's World

Dr. Science's World

Mr. Scientist's World

Mr. Magic's World

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which children's science show aired from 1983-1986 and was named after a famous scientist? Hint

Einstein's Brain

Sagan's Stars

Galileo's Eye

Newton's Apple

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which children's science show ran from 2008-2013 and featured a digital child puppet created by the Jim Henson Company? Hint

Sid the Science Kid

Sid the Ugly Kid

Sid the Dorky Kid

Sid the School Kid

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which educational children's program aired from 1971-1977 and shares its name with one of the utilities from the board game "Monopoly"? Hint

The Community Chest

The Water Works

The Electric Company

The Reading Railroad

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Airing between 1993-1998, the host of which popular children's science program often wore a blue lab coat and a bow-tie?

Answer: Bill Nye, the Science Guy

"Bill Nye the Science Guy" was a children's science show that ran from 1993-1998 on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) channels. Bill Nye, the host, was appointed CEO of The Planetary Society in 2010. He is an advocate for educating the world regarding global climate change and seeking solutions.

2. What was the name of the dude who dressed in a bodysuit showing off all our inner organs?

Answer: Slim Goodbody

Slim Goodbody is a fictional character created and performed by John Burstein. He dresses in a full body suit showing where the internal organs are located. Slim Goodbody tried to educate children about health and the workings of the human body. He starred in his own television show, "Inside Story" in 1980.

The character has appeared on other children's programs, including "Captain Kangaroo".

3. Which children's science show aired from 1980-1988 and featured a group of child detectives known as The Bloodhound Gang?

Answer: 3-2-1 Contact

"3-2-1 Contact" was a children's science program which aired on PBS stations from 1980-1988. It was created by Children's Television Workshop, the same people who produced "Sesame Street". The Bloodhound Gang was a segment of the show which featured child detectives using science to solve mysteries.

4. Which animated children's educational series aired from 1994-1997 and featured a fun-loving teacher named Ms. Frizzle?

Answer: The Magic School Bus

"The Magic School Bus" was an animated children's show that ran on PBS from 1994-1997. Ms. Frizzle often took her students on many adventurous field trips designed to teach kids a about certain topic per episode. The show's theme song was performed by legendary singer Little Richard.

5. Which children's television show focused on teaching mathematics? It contained segments such as "Mathnet" and "Mathman".

Answer: Square One Television

"Square One Television" ran on PBS stations from 1987-1992. It was a children's education show focused on teaching mathematics. Sketches included Mathman, a math hungry game based on "Pac-Man" as well as Mathnet, a team of math detectives who were a parody of "Dragnet".

6. Which children's education television show starring Paul Zaloom aired on CBS on Saturday mornings from 1992-1998?

Answer: Beakman's World

"Beakman's World" was a children's education program that aired on CBS on Saturday mornings from 1992-1998. The show starred Paul Zaloom as the titular character, Beakman. The show was based on a comic strip titled, "You Can with Beakman and Jax", which ran in Sunday newspapers from 1991-2016.

7. Which children's science show hosted by Don Herbert aired on Nickelodeon from 1983-1990?

Answer: Mr. Wizard's World

"Mr. Wizard's World" ran on Nickelodeon from 1983-1990. It was based on "Watch Mr. Wizard", a similar program which ran from 1951-1965 on NBC which won the Peabody Award in 1953. Both programs were hosted by Don Herbert (1917-2007) who played Mr. Wizard.

8. Which children's science show aired from 1983-1986 and was named after a famous scientist?

Answer: Newton's Apple

"Newton's Apple" was a children's science show which aired on PBS from 1983-1986. The show is named for Sir Isaac Newton, the scientist who allegedly came up with theories about gravity after an apple fell on his head. Sir Isaac Newton is known for his universal laws of motion as well as being the father of calculus.

9. Which children's science show ran from 2008-2013 and featured a digital child puppet created by the Jim Henson Company?

Answer: Sid the Science Kid

"Sid the Science Kid" was an educational series which ran on PBS from 2008-2013. The show was created by the Jim Henson Company, which is famous for "The Muppets" and "Fraggle Rock" as well as the puppet characters of "Sesame Street".

10. Which educational children's program aired from 1971-1977 and shares its name with one of the utilities from the board game "Monopoly"?

Answer: The Electric Company

"The Electric Company" was an educational series which ran on PBS from 1971-1977. It was also produced by the Children's Television Workshop, the same company that produced "Sesame Street". "The Electric Company" featured many famous celebrities including Joan Rivers, Mel Brooks, Morgan Freeman and Gene Wilder.

Source: Author RedHook13

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