Bugging Out / Eager Beavers
hero elementary

Sparks' Crew is accidentally shrunk to the size of bugs and have to find their way out of an overgrown, weedy area. They are inspired by the different abilities of insects and arachnids, and imitate those abilities to try to find their way out. Curriculum: Mimicking how insects and arachnids use their body parts can help humans solve problems. / Sparks' Crew comes to the rescue of Lucita's grandmother when her favorite scenic spot becomes flooded. Our heroes discover that beavers have built a blockage in the river. But why? Curriculum: Living things, such as beavers, can change their environment to meet their needs.

Duration: 28 minutes and 55 seconds

Episode Number: 116


Future Broadcast times for "Hero Elementary": (show all)

Fri, May 8 8:30 P.M. Knot So Fast / Made in the Shade     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, May 9 4:30 A.M. Knot So Fast / Made in the Shade     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, May 11 8:30 P.M. Bouncing Ideas / Leaning Tower, No Pizza     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, May 12 4:30 A.M. Bouncing Ideas / Leaning Tower, No Pizza     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, May 12 8:30 P.M. Kite Delight / Little Lost Horse     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, May 13 4:30 A.M. Kite Delight / Little Lost Horse     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, May 13 8:30 P.M. Sound of Ice Cream / The Reflection Connection     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, May 14 4:30 A.M. Sound of Ice Cream / The Reflection Connection     NH Kids (11.5)
Thu, May 14 8:30 P.M. Sparks' Unplugged / Camp Catastrophe     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, May 15 4:30 A.M. Sparks' Unplugged / Camp Catastrophe     NH Kids (11.5)
Fri, May 15 8:30 P.M. Hail Caesar / Picture Perfect     NH Kids (11.5)
Sat, May 16 4:30 A.M. Hail Caesar / Picture Perfect     NH Kids (11.5)
Mon, May 18 8:30 P.M. A Leg Up / Sneezitis Solution     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, May 19 4:30 A.M. A Leg Up / Sneezitis Solution     NH Kids (11.5)
Tue, May 19 8:30 P.M. Monumental Problem / Super Lift     NH Kids (11.5)
Wed, May 20 4:30 A.M. Monumental Problem / Super Lift     NH Kids (11.5)


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