DIY SCIENCE TIME
Program Rights Date Range
-
NOLA Code:
DIYS 0400 H1
Number of Episodes/Length:
13 / 30
Genre:
Collections:
Rights End:
9/30/2029
Producer
Alabama Public Television
Year Produced:
2026
Version:
Base
DIY SCIENCE TIME investigates the world through experiments, demonstrations, and activities. Viewers are invited to join along with host Mister C and his science crew to complete fun DIY science experiments using household materials. The series is designed for students in grades 4-6 but may also be of interest to younger or older children.
Episode List
#401 Respiration
What do turtle tushies, plant leaves and a respiratory therapist all have in common? They are all going to help us learn about respiration! Join Mister C and the Science Crew to explore how humans, plants, and animals make energy during respiration.
#402 Drones and sensors
Join Mister C and the Science Crew to learn all about drones and sensors. Let’s build an unmanned ground vehicle and various sensors you can use in your home.
#403 Forensics
Mister C’s cookies have disappeared so it’s time to work together with our friends from the FBI to solve this mystery! With the help of these forensic specialists, you can help Mister C and the Science Crew explore at-home forensic tools to solve the cookie bandit mystery!
#404 Streams and rivers
Join Mister C and the Science Crew as we row, row, row our boats gently down the streams, rivers and other flowing bodies of water. We explore how water causes weathering, what the water cycle is and go on a stream study with a naturalist!
#405 Cooking
Mister C and the Science Crew have the perfect recipe for learning fun. Let’s explore the appetizing science of cooking. We’ll make gummy worms, pop popcorn and visit a commercial kitchen.
#406 DIY Science
Mister C and the Science Crew are ready to put the DIY into today’s adventure. We’re going to take the biggest science concepts we can find and see if we can find a way to do it ourselves! Get ready to 3d print, create zipline flyers and visit a maker space.
#407 Instruments
Mister C and the Science Crew have found activities that are sure to be music to everyone’s ears. Today we’re exploring instruments and the amazing artists that know how to play them. We’ll meet talented young musicians from the Alabama School of Fine arts, examine how vibrations make sound, and try building one of Mister C’s famous balloon air horns.
#408 Solids, liquids and gases
Mister C and the Science Crew know what really MATTERS when it comes to having fun, learning together! Today we’re checking out solids, liquids, and gases. Get ready to create ooey-gooey mixtures and help us decide, is ketchup a liquid or a solid?
#409 Bridges
Mister C and the Science Crew are ready to build their knowledge! Today, we’re exploring different types of bridges. Let’s learn how the shape and structure of a bridge allow it to safely transport people and cargo across rivers and ravines!
#410 Birmingham Zoo
Are you ready to roar through some animal science? Join Mister C and the Science Crew for a very special adventure at the Birmingham Zoo. Their wonderful team of zookeepers take us behind the scenes to see how they care for their lions, elephants, flamingos and many more spectacular creatures.
#411 Weather
Our forecast today is calling for lots of learning fun. Get ready to join Mister C and the Science Crew as they explore the wonderful world of weather. Meet a meteorologist and learn the differences between weather and climate.
#412 Gravity
Do you feel like you’re getting pulled into watching this episode? Mister C and the Science Crew are ready to put all their force into this episode on gravity. Let’s explore gravity with tensegrity towers, falling objects and vacuum chambers!
#413 Buoyancy
Science can be unsinkable! Join Mister C and the Science Crew for this splashingly fun episode on buoyancy and learn why some things float and sink. Get your swim floaties and be ready to dive into this amazing concept!
What do turtle tushies, plant leaves and a respiratory therapist all have in common? They are all going to help us learn about respiration! Join Mister C and the Science Crew to explore how humans, plants, and animals make energy during respiration.
#402 Drones and sensors
Join Mister C and the Science Crew to learn all about drones and sensors. Let’s build an unmanned ground vehicle and various sensors you can use in your home.
#403 Forensics
Mister C’s cookies have disappeared so it’s time to work together with our friends from the FBI to solve this mystery! With the help of these forensic specialists, you can help Mister C and the Science Crew explore at-home forensic tools to solve the cookie bandit mystery!
#404 Streams and rivers
Join Mister C and the Science Crew as we row, row, row our boats gently down the streams, rivers and other flowing bodies of water. We explore how water causes weathering, what the water cycle is and go on a stream study with a naturalist!
#405 Cooking
Mister C and the Science Crew have the perfect recipe for learning fun. Let’s explore the appetizing science of cooking. We’ll make gummy worms, pop popcorn and visit a commercial kitchen.
#406 DIY Science
Mister C and the Science Crew are ready to put the DIY into today’s adventure. We’re going to take the biggest science concepts we can find and see if we can find a way to do it ourselves! Get ready to 3d print, create zipline flyers and visit a maker space.
#407 Instruments
Mister C and the Science Crew have found activities that are sure to be music to everyone’s ears. Today we’re exploring instruments and the amazing artists that know how to play them. We’ll meet talented young musicians from the Alabama School of Fine arts, examine how vibrations make sound, and try building one of Mister C’s famous balloon air horns.
#408 Solids, liquids and gases
Mister C and the Science Crew know what really MATTERS when it comes to having fun, learning together! Today we’re checking out solids, liquids, and gases. Get ready to create ooey-gooey mixtures and help us decide, is ketchup a liquid or a solid?
#409 Bridges
Mister C and the Science Crew are ready to build their knowledge! Today, we’re exploring different types of bridges. Let’s learn how the shape and structure of a bridge allow it to safely transport people and cargo across rivers and ravines!
#410 Birmingham Zoo
Are you ready to roar through some animal science? Join Mister C and the Science Crew for a very special adventure at the Birmingham Zoo. Their wonderful team of zookeepers take us behind the scenes to see how they care for their lions, elephants, flamingos and many more spectacular creatures.
#411 Weather
Our forecast today is calling for lots of learning fun. Get ready to join Mister C and the Science Crew as they explore the wonderful world of weather. Meet a meteorologist and learn the differences between weather and climate.
#412 Gravity
Do you feel like you’re getting pulled into watching this episode? Mister C and the Science Crew are ready to put all their force into this episode on gravity. Let’s explore gravity with tensegrity towers, falling objects and vacuum chambers!
#413 Buoyancy
Science can be unsinkable! Join Mister C and the Science Crew for this splashingly fun episode on buoyancy and learn why some things float and sink. Get your swim floaties and be ready to dive into this amazing concept!
Program Rights
Broadcast Rights:
Unlimited
Rights Dates:
10/1/2026 - 9/30/2029
School Rights:
Concurrent with broadcast rights
V.O.D. Rights:
Yes
V.O.D. Rights Type:
Concurrent w/ Broadcast Rights via Media Manager
Linear Live Streaming:
Yes
Non-Commercial Cable Rights:
Yes
Program Contacts
Heather Daniels-Whitson
United States
Underwriters
Alabama Power
Big Cedar Education Foundation
Harris Trust
Big Cedar Education Foundation
Harris Trust