Mythbusters Jr.

We're now 4 episodes in, so we've reached a point where I feel I can rate this show. The fourth episode, where they crush a car with dominoes and try to pull the bottom Jenga block out of a stack, is what proved to me this show is going to succeed.

Previous episodes tended to touch on the novelty of the kids doing things above their age level - like a 12 year old driving a car on a closed course. That's fine, but not really what the show is about. Now that we're up to episode 4 we're finally getting past some of that novelty and getting into the core of what makes Mythbusters a great show to watch.

To illustrate I'll talk about episode 4 a bit more. This episode really played to the strengths of the various kids and the process of Mythbusters: Scaled down experiments to get data, doing the math and figuring out how to proceed (the smart kid), scaling things up through builders (the girl who fabricates and the guy who welds), right up to the actual test.

A number of methods of going about the Jenga blocks were devised by the kids and tested. Simple stuff like pulling the block with a bicycle, to a more complex bungee arrangement, up to a robotic pneumatic rig. The great thing with this is presents ideas and methodology across a spectrum that makes it accessible to everyone (I don't have a pneumatic actuator, but I do have bungee cords and a bicycle, and even if kids do not actually attempt these things, they at least can visualize themselves doing it and think about the process or how THEY would go about it).

If this show continues to produce episodes at the level of Episode 4 then it's going to do very well, en par with the original Mythbusters.

I had no hopes for this junior version, disapointed as I was with 'the search for'. Boy, was I in for a surprise. Im 4 episodes in now, and Adam seems totally in place with the kids, releasing his inner child as well, the chemistry between him and thecrest is great. The 'myths' are more like experiments but still fit the concept and are ececuted really nice. Its fun and interesting for kids BUT also for adults like me. In fact, I like these small scale experiments better over the last original mythbusters seasons when things got way to big and most ended in exploding stuff. This junior version leans more on science and I love it for it :)

As far as I'm concerned the original Mythbusters should have been on the Discovery Science Channel all along -their deeper pockets would have enabled a much longer run -even if it meant replacing Jamie H. That said this new series has the potential to be just as entertaining as the old; and I hope it gets a second season to jell the cast. As far as some critics complaining about the "Myths" it was a freshman season-those are always rough. the first season of the original series was just a few episodes. In short it was fun to see Adam so comfortable with all the cast and yet be just as squirrel y and fun to watch as before. AND YES I'LL WATCH ANYTHING WITH ADAM IN IT BECAUSE I'M JUST LIKE HIM a cartoon loving tinkerer that wants to know the how and why science of the world.

I believe that Mythbusters Jr. Is a good idea for the show because it shows how children can learn science and technology through interesting and fun experiments, how interesting and engaging science can be, this TV show inspires the younger generation to learn science.

The show demonstrates how the scientific method works, how to formulate hypotheses, make observations and draw conclusions. The show entertains, thanks to the humor and charisma of the presenters and participants, and educates, educates the audience about the various phenomena and principles that underlie our world. The show also inspires children's own creativity and ingenuity, as well as teaching them teamwork and problem solving.

The show has a good balance between humor and seriousness, as well as between complexity and accessibility. The experiments aren't too simple to be boring, but they're not too complicated to be incomprehensible. The show explains all the steps and results of the experiments with the help of graphics, animation and comments from the hosts.

We are delighted with this scientific series that explains various phenomena and phenomena in an accessible and engaging way. We liked all the episodes, but I especially remember the series about whether it is really impossible to make mayonnaise during a thunderstorm. We learned a lot of new and interesting things about electricity, emulsions and chemical reactions.

I recommend Mythbusters Jr. To anyone who loves science, technology, or just wants to watch something fun and educational.

We loved Mythbusters and love this show, too. I like seeing these kids that are outgoing, successful, and brilliant. Adam is perfect with his enthusiasm - sheesh he's a kid himself. My students would love the show, and I know it would inspire them. We watch it because we like it - and our kids are grown.