Season 1 Episode 1
Professor Frizzle
The original Ms. Frizzle has earned her PhD, and leaves her younger sister Fiona to take over the science class while she jets off to explore the universe.
Ms. Frizzle
The original Ms. Frizzle’s younger sister, Fiona Frizzle takes over the science class with a similarly spunky and magical flare.
Galapagos Gil
The guide the class meets when they visit the Galapagos Islands who shows them around and explains how invasive species can throw off the ecosystem’s balance.
Arnold
One of the students in the class, Arnold is resistant to change and thinks at first that all changes are bad. During the episode, he learns that some changes - like the new teacher - can be good.
This episode explores themes including adjusting to change and telling the truth. Consider discussing some of the questions below with your child.
This episode covers the scientific concept of ecosystems and invasive species. We encourage you to ask your child what they learned about ecosystems, and to continue their learning if they’re interested in the topic. You could: