SERIES OVERVIEW
People are still talking about DragonflyTV, the groundbreaking PBS science show for ‘tween kids and the only all-science show for elementary and middle-school kids on television today. Shows feature regular kids—not actors—pursuing inquiry-based science investigations in a real-world context. Now starting its sixth season on PBS, DragonflyTV: GPS-Going Places in Science takes viewers on location to 14 science centers in seven diverse geographical regions. The new episodes will begin airing in April 2007 with actor Eric Artell as host.
DragonflyTV: GPS-Going Places in Science is characterized by its solid educational focus and a mix of fast-paced pop music and eye-catching visuals. The series is seen by more than a million people each week during its regular season and airs on nearly 200 public television stations nationwide. The web site provides an interactive, multi-media, 24/7 science experience at pbskids.org/dragonflytv.
DragonflyTV: GPS is a special grant-funded initiative of the National Science Foundation. Its goal is to make a long-term impact on the field of informal science education by combining DragonflyTV’s unique strength in media with the rich resources of science centers throughout the United States. |
