Curiosity Quest Season 6

Season 6

Curiosity Quest is an upbeat, family, educational program that explores what viewers are curiosity about. In each show, host Joel Greene ventures on a quest to answer viewer's letters of curiosity.

Air date: 2012-02-14

Episodes: 10

Episodes

E1: Helicopter Making

Host of Curiosity Quest, Joel Greene gets an all access pass to one of the largest helicopter manufacturers to learn how helicopters are made. Once inside the massive warehouse, Greene learns that building a helicopter begins with the basic raw materials, however these materials must be very light, very precise but at the same time, durable. Each component is shaped, formed, changed, altered – you name it – and becomes a small part of a gigantic puzzle. And in this DVD, you will learn what the most important piece of this puzzle is. If you enjoy flying, playing with Legos or erector sets, this episode is for you!

Air date: 2012-02-14

E2: Monterey Bay Aquarium

If you have ever eaten store-bought ice cream…well guess what! Then you’ve most likely eaten kelp! Host of Curiosity Quest, Joel Greene, floats through the Monterey Bay Aquarium to learn all the inner-workings of a busy aquarium. From cleaning the tanks, to feeding the sea birds, to balancing over a massive fish tank and hand-feeding a fish that will make you say “holy moly,” this episode is packed with excitement. Greene learns from a giant albatross bird about the importance of putting our litter in the correct place so it doesn’t affect sea life. In this episode, you will also see one of the most unusual color-changing sea creatures in the world. If you are someone who loves sea-creatures, or an ice-cream lover, this episode is a must-see!

Air date: 2012-02-21

E3: Alaskan Adventure

Travel with Joel Greene and the Curiosity Quest crew to Alaska for this adventure. Watch as Joel learns about a massive glacier, gets up close to a real black bear, and spots humpback and killer whales off the shore.

Air date: 2012-02-28

E4: Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste

Have you ever wondered how toothpaste can sometimes taste so great? Join Joel Greene as he ventures through the Tom’s of Maine facility where they make Silly Strawberry toothpaste.

Air date: 2012-03-06

E5: Dig This Construction Fun

Have you ever wanted to operate a bulldozer or excavator? Dig This in Las Vegas allows Joel to hop in the driver seat to dig trenches, teeter on the top of dirt mounds, and even play basketball with these awesome machines.

Air date: 2012-03-13

E6: Vic Firth Drum Sticks

Join in this episode as professional child drummer Cole Marcus, travels through the Vic Firth manufacturing facility to learn how drum sticks are made. Watch as Cole tries to teach Joel drumming tips and technique.

Air date: 2012-03-20

E7: Mushrooms

Have you ever wondered where mushrooms come from? Join Curiosity Quest host, Joel Greene on this adventure to Monterey Mushrooms to learn how mushrooms are grown, harvested, and packaged for consumers all over the United States. On this DVD, you will learn the important things that mushrooms need in order to grow, including what is needed in the soil, the temperature and moisture in the air, and the ever-important sun. As Greene explores the facility, he stumbles upon a room that looks like a mushroom-lovers heaven. Watch as Greene gets put to work picking the mushrooms, but soon finds that he just isn’t fast enough to pick 50 mushrooms in just a few minutes! Next, Greene gets a chance to pick a fresh portabella mushroom and he samples the meat of this massive mushroom. He quickly learns why one portabella mushroom can be considered a meal. Finally, you will see how the mushrooms get cut, cleaned, sliced, diced and shipped to your local super market.

Air date: 2012-03-27

E8: Braille Publisher

Did you know that Braille is a form of print that helps blind people read? Join Joel Greene as he learns how a Braille Publisher makes Braille books.

Air date: 2012-04-03

E9: Bed Making

Most of us sleep on one every night, but have you ever wondered how beds are made? Follow the Curiosity Quest crew and Joel Greene as the venture through the Banner Mattress facility to learn how beds are stitched and sewn together one by one.

Air date: 2012-04-10

E10: Sled Dogs

Have you ever wondered how dog sled teams practice in the summertime? Venture through this episode as we visit a dog sled camp as they demonstrate how these incredible creatures stay fit in between dog sled races.

Air date: 2012-04-17