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FRIENDS OF RESEARCH AND ODD GADGETS (F.R.O.G.) is an
innovative new half-hour science series from the producers of
the multi-award-winning OWL/TV.
F.R.O.G. lifts science off the textbook page into the real
world to show how enjoyable and challenging science can be.
Four kids, away from adults, tackle their own hands-on
projects in a clubhouse filled with atmosphere and old junk --
cast-off materials, tools, gizmos, and gadgets that provide
the kids with plenty of inspiration. Inventiveness and
discovering how things work clearly excite the "froggers."
In each episode the kids tackle a new problem. When the kids
need help they call on "The F.R.O.G. Files" -- interactive
laserdiscs with the latest technological facts. An amphibious
mascot and hip animated frog add to the fun. With Study Guide.
Awards: New England Children's Film & Video Festival; Chicago
International Festival of Children's Films
- "The series is ideal for science and natural history museums
to
use because of its short segments and hands-on approach."
Museumedia
Subject Areas: ELEMENTARY SCIENCE, PHYSICAL SCIENCE,
INVENTION, TECHNOLOGy
F.R.O.G. Series I
13 x 29 minutes/Grades 2 to 7
Produced by Greg Rist for the Owl Centre for Children's Film &
Television
101: An Energy-Efficient Doghouse
In an experiment in energy conservation, the Froggers build a
doghouse. Special focus on insulation, efficiency, and double-
paned windows.
ISBN: 0-920519-99-7
102: Solar Energy Dog House
The Froggers try heating their doghouse with solar power.
Special focus on solar collection, heat pumps, and storage
batteries.
ISBN: 0-895568-21-8
103: Underwater Worlds
The Froggers compare an aquarium and scuba diving. Special
focus on how fish and humans obtain oxygen while underwater,
swim bladders for buoyancy, and filtration systems.
ISBN: 0-895568-23-4
104: City Lights
The Froggers set up a miniature toy train city. For lights,
they learn how to generate electricity. Special focus on
hydro, nuclear, and pedal power.
ISBN: 0-895568-25-0
105: Robots
Comparing a chicken claw and human hand, the Froggers decide
to build a robot model. Special focus on joints and hinges,
industrial uses of robots, and robot gadgets.
ISBN: 0-895568-27-7
106: The Great Electric Car Race
The Froggers build a miniature racing car that's powered by
electromagnets. Special focus on polarity, constructing
electromagnets, industrial uses of magnets, and linear motors
in vehicles.
ISBN: 0-895568-29-3
107: A Wet And Wild Frog Trap
From water fights to building a Rube Goldberg-type water trap,
the Froggers learn about pumps, water wheels, and flush
valves. Special focus on municipal water supply systems and
waste treatment plants.
ISBN: 0-895568-31-5
108: It's About Time
Froggers get stuck in a time machine. Special focus on the
inner workings of clocks and on the variety of ways that time
has been measured through history.
ISBN: 0-895568-33-1
109: Dream Car
Froggers create a soapbox car. Special focus on wheels and
bearings, aerodynamics, and the fuel efficiency of gasoline
engines.
ISBN: 0-895568-35-8
110: IC'S What You Sees
Froggers create a computer-animated movie. Special focus on
how computers work, computers in the classroom, and computer
animation.
ISBN: 0-895568-37-4
111: Sound Advice
Froggers make a box that sees sound, an oscilloscope. Special
focus on pipe organs, synthesizers, electronic signals, and
sound vibrations.
ISBN: 0-895568-39-0
112: SFX And The Movies
Froggers make their own scary movie with special effects.
Special focus on special effects studios, lighting techniques,
and makeup.
ISBN: 0-895568-41-2
113: Television
The Froggers create their own Public Service Announcement.
Special focus on filming commercials, community television,
and how TV cameras work.
ISBN: 0-895568-43-9
F.R.O.G. Series II
7 x29 minutes/Grades 2 - 7
Produced by Christopher Howard for the OWL Centre for
Children's Film and Television
201: Crime
The Froggers use science to solve "The Case of the Missing
Frog."
ISBN: 1-55163-009-5
202: Junkyard Jukebox
The energy required to play a great old jukebox needs to be
significantly reduced to stop blowing fuses in the clubhouse.
ISBN: 1-55163-011-7
203: Flying High
Dreams of flying lead the kids into building a magnificent
flying machine by recycling their soapbox car from last
season.
ISBN: 1-55163-013-3
204: Hamming It Up
From two-way radio to crystal radios to HAM radios, the
Froggers explore "short waves" to try and pick up a message
from a cosmic mystery voice.
ISBN: 1-55163-015-x
205: Magic
Blending chemistry, physics and a magician's flair, sleight of
hand and optical illusions produce great results, and Hugo
loses his head, literally!
ISBN: 1-55163-017-6
206: A Light Meal
Can it really get "so hot you could fry an egg on the
sidewalk"? Carlton says "Yes" and Anthony says "No way." With
a little science and a little magic, lunch is served.
ISBN: 1-55163-019-2
207: Plastic World
The Froggers construct a totally cool plastic world, right
down to the food on the table.
ISBN: 1-55163-021-4
For Fastest Service
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or FAX (610) 370-1978Bullfrog Films
Box 149, Oley PA 19547
(610) 779-8226
E-Mail: bullfrog@igc.apc.org