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Naked Science

(Rated TV-G, Educational, Where to watch: National Geographic Channel)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Science demystified; best for bigger kids.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Among the experts, women and people of color are appropriately represented. The show promotes an interest in science.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Some episodes cover topics or show images that might disturb younger viewers: how bullets work, Roman weaponry, effects of natural disasters, etc.

  • Sex:

    Some might find the episode titled "What's Sexy" a bit frank for the youngest viewers.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Naked Science

Parents need to know that while most episodes of this series don't contain sex or violence, some cover topics like human reproduction, gun ballistics, mummification, and Roman war technology. For younger or more sensitive children, some of the related imagery might be more disturbing than demystifying. Similarly, episodes about things like the end of the sun, extinctions, and volcanic devastation have images that some kids might interpret as "violence." Many episodes examine phenomena that some people consider less than credible; the show presents perspectives from some scientists that might surprise viewers.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the differences between belief and science. How does the show set up a problem, describe various theories, and separate opinion from fact? Of the viewpoints presented, which seems based on the most reliable facts? Does everyone always agree in the scientific world? It might also be interesting to note the credentials of the various experts and talk about what makes them experts. What kind of education, experience, and work led this person to become an authority on this topic?
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