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Ignatz's Inertia

Sid the Science Kid is an animated television series that uses comedy to promote exploration, discovery and science among preschoolers. The characters pose questions and investigate objects and events that can be directly observed and explored. <br/> <strong>Ages:</strong> 3-6<br/> <strong>Educational Goal:</strong> Science

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Ignatz's Inertia

Season 2 Episode 4 | 25m 57s | CC

Sid is sending his toy panda Ignatz on yet another adventure! He places him on top of a skateboard, then rolls him across his patio. The skateboard comes to an abrupt stop when it bumps into a wooden bench, but Ignatz keeps moving forward, flying into the air! Sid is curious why Ignatz didn’t stop moving.

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