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Bill Nye the Science Guy

Probability (#521)

There is a good chance this will be one of Bill's best episodes! In fact, he'll probably make the complicated concept of probability very simple to understand, while showing how it allows us to predict events.
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Information For Teachers

Grade Levels
3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Curricular Areas
Science & Technology
Series Length
121 episodes
Average Episode Length
26 minutes
Record Rights
Record and retain for 1 year from each broadcast. No duplication allowed.
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Series Description: Bill Nye knows how to provide easy access to hard science. What's his secret? A fast-paced approach blending humor and hands-on activities. Bill encourages kids to ask interesting questions...then shows them how to discover fascinating answers. Enlist the Science Guy's help when it comes to teaching a range of subjects such as Health, Math, Nature, and Environmental issues.

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