FRIENDS OF RESEARCH AND ODD GADGETS (F.R.O.G.) is an innovative half-hour science series from the producers of the 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 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"-computers with the latest technological facts. An amphibious mascot and hip, animated frog add to the fun.
Please Note:
Individual programs can be purchased separately at $49.00 or rented at $20.00 each.
The 13 individual half-hour programs are:
101: An Energy-Efficient Dog House
In an experiment in energy conservation, the Froggers build a doghouse. Special focus on insulation, efficiency, and double-paned windows.
102: Solar Energy Dog House
The Froggers try heating their doghouse with solar power. Special focus on solar collection, heat pumps, and storage batteries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
109: Dream Car
Froggers create a soapbox car. Special focus on wheels and bearings, aerodynamics, and the fuel efficiency of gasoline engines.
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.
111: Sound Advice
Froggers make a box that sees sound, an oscilloscope. Special focus on pipe organs, synthesizers, electronic signals, and sound vibrations.
112: SFX And The Movies
Froggers make their own scary movie with special effects. Special focus on special effects studios, lighting techniques, and makeup.
113: Television
The Froggers create their own Public Service Announcement. Special focus on filming commercials, community television, and how TV cameras work.