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From this, I find “The Magic School Bus Gets Lost In Space” to be a great educational episode whose content complies with the Ontario school curriculum. The knowledge learned from the episode is definitely broad; however, it is a wonderful resource that invites young viewers to get excited to learn about new subjects in a way that is fun an engaging. Oh, and remember: “Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy!” And that certainly applies to every age and every grade!
As such, the episode certainly corroborates with the school curriculum, where the core is to give students an understanding of basic principles which can then be used to think more critically about the subject matter. It was always a special day when you found out that your class was going to the tree house because in addition to being surrounded by the amazingly painted walls, it was also guaranteed that you were going to watch an episode of The Magic School Bus.
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“The Magic School Bus Gets Lost In Space” But Does It Find Itself In The Grade 6 Ontario Science Curriculum?
My elementary school was pretty cool. Yes, it had the standard classrooms and playground but it also had a tree house. Not just any old tree house that you might find in a tree, but it was a tree house themed classroom…okay, it wasn’t a an actual tree house at all but it was still the coolest part of the school.
The “tree house” was this amazing little room where the walls were painted with things like: trees, branches, blue skies, birds, and monkeys (it was a diverse tree house). It was always a special day when you found out that your class was going to the tree house because in addition to being surrounded by the amazingly painted walls, it was also guaranteed that you were going to watch an episode of “The Magic School Bus”. So pick out a cushion and have a seat in the tree house, the show is about to begin!
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I honestly do not remember any of my classmates disliking “The Magic School Bus” because it was just so darn enjoyable! While it certainly symbolized time of out the traditional classroom, it was, more importantly, an excellent resource that made learning new subjects fun. It was amazing to watch the students in the show learn with Ms. Frizzle in a way that was both entertaining and informative (and lest we forget the Frizz’s fantastic themed outfits!)
I could reminisce all day about those simple elementary school days in the tree house, but let’s dig a little deeper – does “The Magic School Bus” actually comply with official school curriculum? Let’s take a look at the very first episode, “The Magic School Bus Gets Lost in Space” (first aired in 1994).
In this episode, the class explores the entire solar system from the sun all the way to Pluto (back when Pluto was considered a planet). Janet, Arnold’s know-it-all cousin, is visiting and she has already learned about the solar system back at her own school and is determined to bring back as much proof as possible to show that she actually was in outer space.
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The class travels from planet to planet, learning and discovering (facts, terms) all along the way; however, when their map gets damaged and Ms. Frizzle gets separated from the class, the students must rely on Janet to guide them with her aforementioned expertise. They find Ms. Frizzle on Pluto while Arnold finds himself with a cold when they return Earth – oh, Arnold!
One of the great things about this show is that at the end of every episode, the “producer” of the show answers questions from kids who call in asking questions about the validity of the episode’s goings-on. For instance, in this episode, the caller points out that there is no way the class could have made it through the whole solar system in one day. I love this element because it reflects critical thinking on the part of the potential viewers watching the show.
Now, let’s get down to business: how does “The Magic School Bus” fit with Ontario school curriculum? Well, we find the subject matter of this episode fitting in with the Grade 6 Science curriculum. I myself was quite surprised to find that an outer space unit appeared so late in schooling since my memories of the show are strictly from elementary school (ages 6-9). However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that older audiences can’t enjoy the show. More importantly, it does not devalue the merits of the show, where Ms. Frizzle and her class always take the viewer (whatever age!) on a fantastic journey of learning and discovery.
According to the curriculum (p. 121-123), the learning outcomes with the outer space unit are:
- Assess the impact of space exploration on society and the environment;
- Investigate characteristics of the systems of which the earth is a part and the relationship between the earth, the sun, and the moon;
- Demonstrate an understanding of components of the systems of which the earth is a part, and explain the phenomena that result from the movement of different bodies in space.
The curriculum goes on to state “specific expectations” as they relate to the learning outcomes, like identifying the components of the solar system. Unlike the vague language of the learning outcomes, the specifics speak directly to what “The Magic School Bus” seeks to achieve: giving kids an overall knowledge of specific topics. Moreover, the show has extreme potential to shed light on subjects that kids may otherwise not find interesting, or simply not know much about.
Throughout the outer space themed episode, the viewer gets all kinds of nuggets of information about the planets, meteorites, and even chemicals (sulphuric acid!). While the episode does not go into extreme detail about every little component of the planets, it gives the viewer the opportunity to learn even more (if they so choose). As such, the episode certainly corroborates with the school curriculum, where the core is to give students an understanding of basic principles which can then be used to think more critically about the subject matter. When you think about it, schooling is kind of like outer space in itself: you never know what you might discover throughout your journey.
From this, I find “The Magic School Bus Gets Lost In Space” to be a great educational episode whose content complies with the Ontario school curriculum. The knowledge learned from the episode is definitely broad; however, it is a wonderful resource that invites young viewers to get excited to learn about new subjects in a way that is fun an engaging. Oh, and remember: “Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy!” And that certainly applies to every age and every grade!
For more information about “The Magic School Bus”, check out: https://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/tv/index.htm, where you can discover more about the brand’s relationship with Scholastic.
And for all you super-fans, be on the lookout for the 2017 re-launch of the show on Netflix! For more info, check out: http://www.awn.com/news/9-story-produce-magic-school-bus-reboot-netflix
Catherine Francis is currently a student at Centennial College studying Children’s Media. She loves cats, television, cats, picture books, and cats.
For more information about “The Magic School Bus”, check out: https://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/tv/index.htm, where you can discover more about the brand’s relationship with Scholastic.
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Reviews for "Magical Felt Tip Pens: Adding a Touch of Enchantment to Your Artwork"
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3. Emily - 2 stars - I bought these magical felt tip pens for my daughter, thinking she would have a blast using them. However, she was thoroughly disappointed with the results. The colors were not as bright as shown in the advertisements, and the magic effect was barely noticeable. It was a shame because she was really excited to try them out. I would not recommend these pens if you're looking for vibrant and magical coloring experiences.