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Sid the Science Kid

The Whale Episode

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. Ages: 3-6 Educational Goal: Science

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The Whale Episode

Season 1 Episode 4 | 26m 41s | CC

Sid is troubled…he wants to know how to measure a giant blue whale with his ruler. At school he learns a great new way to measure just about anything -- using the method of non-standard measurement! Sid learns how to accurately measure things with shoes, blocks, and even people!

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