Kids Content
Wiz Kid is here to spur your curiosity and unveil the wonders of science! Whether you’re looking for a science show for kids or simply enjoy exploring and learning new things – Wiz Kid is your new go-to pal. Each Wiz Kid episode features at-home activities or expert guests who will teach you something new and share advice for young scientists. Wiz Kid is thrilled to call CSU Spur her home in the heart of Denver, and she can’t wait to go on new adventures at Colorado State University and CSU Pueblo in episodes to come!
For more information, check out the official Wiz Kid page: csuspur.org/wizkid/
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Sustainability: What is Reduce, Reuse, Recycle?
Join Wiz Kid to explore how resources like water, sunlight, and wind can be used again and again, and learn about non-renewable resources like coal, oil, and gas. Visit the 3-R islands to see how reducing waste, reusing everyday items, recycling properly, and composting food scraps can all help p...
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Music: What is Sound? How does Music Affect our Brains and Feelings?
What makes music? How do vibrations turn into sound, and why does music make us feel so many emotions? Wiz Kid is exploring the science of music to find out! Learn how sound waves work, how instruments create different pitches and volumes, and discover different types of instruments at CSU Spur's...
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Water: Where Does it Come From?
Where does your water come from? Wiz Kid follows water’s amazing journey from snowy mountains and rivers to the clean water that flows from your tap. Discover how water is collected, cleaned, and delivered through reservoirs and treatment plants, and meet the scientists who study snow and hydrolo...
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How Animals Became Our Helpers: From Ancient Times to Today
Wiz Kid discovers how animals have helped humans for thousands of years and still do today!
Learn how dogs, cats, horses and even pigeons helped people in every part of life since ancient times. Meet modern-day heroes - service dogs in training at HABIC and therapy horse, Chunky, at the Temple ...
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Energy: How many types are there? How do our bodies use food for power?
What is energy? How do our muscles turn food into movement? Wiz Kid is discovering the answers as she explores the science of energy in all its forms. Observe real-life demos and see how electricity is made, how food powers our muscles, and how energy flows all around us. From spinning dynamos to...
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Pollinators: How do they help plants grow? How can I protect them?
How do bees help plants grow? Why are they so important for our food? In this episode, Wiz Kid learns about the science of pollination and meets some amazing pollinators — from honeybees to butterflies to beetles! Plus, learn how you can support pollinators right in your backyard.
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1. Meet Wiz Kid & explore the wonders of science!
Meet your host, Wiz Kid, as she explores CSU Spur’s three buildings: Terra, Hydro and Vida. At the Spur campus you can learn all about food, water and health. This new science show for kids and lifelong learners will take you on new adventures with every episode diving deeper with experiments, ex...
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2. The scientific method: What is science? How do I do my own experiments?
What is science? What is a scientist? Wiz Kid is discovering the answers as she learns about the scientific method! Observe real-life experiments at CSU Spur’s greenhouse and follow along as Wiz Kid conducts an experiment you can do at home following the scientific method.
Featured guest: Jake ...
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3. Hands-on chemistry activities that you can do at home!
Chemistry is all around you, even when you’re cooking! Join Wiz Kid for three exciting, easy-to-follow, hands-on chemistry activities that you can do at home. We’ll play with Oobleck, write a secret message and make a special lemonade recipe! Who knew chemistry could be so fun... and delicious!?
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4. Made from scratch: the science of making bread, cheese and butter
Wiz Kid’s stomach is growling, and she needs to make a snack, but all she has are a few ingredients. Follow along as Wiz Kid explores the science of making bread, cheese and butter for an afternoon snack made from scratch in CSU Spur’s test kitchen!
Featured guest: Nicholas Trujillo, Food Innov...
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5. Plants: How do they survive? Can I be a gardener, too?
Get your hands dirty with Wiz Kid as she explores plants – all their parts and what they need to survive – in CSU Spur’s rooftop greenhouse! Plus, make wildflower seed spheres that you can plant at home and watch grow. Wiz Kid is making hers with native Colorado wildflower seeds, but you can choo...
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6. Taste test: How does taste work? Why is taste different when I’m sick?
Why do certain foods taste the way they do? And why does food taste different when we’re sick? Wiz Kid learns about the sense of taste, how our taste buds communicate tastes to our brains and how our sense of smell impacts the message our brains receive. She also visits the Sensory Lab at CSU Spu...