Water You Doing?/Thinking About Blinking
elinor wonders why

Wed, Jun 3 1:00 P.M. NH Kids (11.5)  

Water You Doing? - While walking through the forest, Elinor and friends come across a stream and decide to make a stone walkway across it. What they didn't realize is that the stones they've moved stop the flow of water, which affects the fish living in a pool downstream. The pool gets a lot shallower, because less water gets to it. After observing how important the water flow is to the fish, they decide to remove their walkway and build a log bridge that goes over the stream instead. Thinking About Blinking - Ari is crowned the blinking champion after winning a bunch of intense staring contests at school. As Elinor and Olive try not to blink themselves, Elinor wonders, "why do we need to blink?" The kids then set out to learn everything there is to know about blinking. After a little help from Ms. Mole and observing a fish with no eyelids, the kids learn that most animals blink automatically to help keep their eyes wet and safe.

Duration: 28 minutes and 55 seconds

Episode Number: 119

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Wed, Jun 3 1:00 P.M. Water You Doing?/Thinking About Blinking     NH Kids (11.5)

About Elinor Wonders Why:

to science, nature and community through adventures with her friends.

curious bunny rabbit in Animal Town, will introduce children ages 3-5 inquiry skills.

The main character Elinor, the most observant and questions when they don't understand and find answers using science Elinor Wonders Why encourages children to follow their curiosity, ask


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