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WGBH brings ZOOM back to PBS to give a new generation of 6- to 12-year-olds a chance to explore, experiment, and share their creativity with the world. Like the original series, the ZOOM pilot features a cast of seven children who dance, sing, build bridges, solve puzzles, play games, and tell jokes. Every idea and activity on the pilot comes from kids who are credited on-air for their contributions. What' s new about ZOOM is an enhanced educational focus and an outreach campaign that makes use of new communication technologies, including e-mail, home video, and web sites. The pilot is being broadcast to get kids to send in their ideas which will in turn fuel the production of the ZOOM series - 40 half-hour daily programs to air on PBS in January 1999 to PBS's Ready to Learn lineup.
Created for kids and by kids, ZOOM is a uniquely interactive series that features games, plays, science experiments, and other activities all based on contributions sent in by kids from across the country. Targeted to kids ages six to eleven, the series combines cutting-edge technology with an innovative outreach program to help kids ZOOM into the twenty-first century with stronger learning and social skills, as well as a greater confidence to express themselves.
The Zoomers make some colorful art and they make a tower using straws and clay. A ZOOM viewer show how she decorated her room using double stick tape.
Zoomers learn how to make a boat out of cardboard and they learn a new pencil game. A young figure skater shares her dream.
The kids from ZOOM learn how to care for potted plants. Eleven year old ZOOM viewers, Maggie and Rogan, tell how they started writing music.
In this episode of Zoom, the gang test their physical skills when asked to link arms while sitting back to back. We also learn how to make a bean mosiac, and how to do build a spool racer and how to do a cool water trick.
In this episode of Zoom, Lynese shows us how to design a tye-dyed shirt, there's a peanut roll race and we learn how to make a film canister rocket. Zoom's guest for this episode is Gregory Roberts (Eagle Bear) , a 13 year old Chippewa Indian who lives in Minnesota. He takes us to a pow wow and shows us what its like to be a drum keeper.
On this episode of Zoom, the gang is tied up in "knots" when they attempt a game called the "human knot," we find out what the favorite thing about kids' room is in the "What's Up Segment?" and in the"guest" segment, we learn how Rebekah Chapman and her sister run a "dog" sitting business.
In this episode of Zoom, we learn how to build a bird feeder and we're intoduced to Zoom's guest Eric who is a young speed skater from St. Paul, Minnesota.
We start this episode of "Zoom" off with a bubble gum race and from the kitchen of Cafe Zoom we learn how to make a "banana on a stick." Zoom's guest for this episode is 11 year old Andrey of New York who dances with the National Dance Institute. And Zoomers get together to "chat" about what it feels like to be left out.
In this episode of Zoom, Lynese shows us how to make homemade Vanilla ice cream, David and Zoe test the laws of science when they make their hands feel like a magnet, and Keiko shows us that boxes can be used for more than just storage. She uses boxes to create an arch. Zoom's guest is pulling the wool over our eyes. He's David Cowell, an 8 year old magician from Westport, Connecticut. David Cowell, a magician from Westport.
In this episode of Zoom, the "zoomers" are challenged to pick up marbles with their toes during a marble pick up game and to make a cotton ball catapult. Zoom has several guests in this episode. The first is Jim Jacobson. He has a 20 gallon aquarium with tropical fish and shows us how to set one up. Zoom's other guests are Sarah, Tristan and Patrick who show us how they spent the summer "clowning" around.
In this episode of Zoom, the zoomers play a game called Dr. Pretzel, and Pablo shows us how to make music. He instructs us how to make a home-made rainstick. It's a musical instrument used in Africa and South America. Zoom's guest is a "small" oceanographer in the making. Nine year old Max, who lives on Long Island, is a volunteer with the Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Center. He works with shell fish.
On a day filled with challenges, the Cup Game eliminates Zoomers one by one until only the winner is left standing. Kids from the Weston School in Weston, MA work on designing a balloon car out of an orange box, then Keiko and Pablo try to accomplish the same feat.
Lynese and Keiko show how to make a soda bottle float in a pool by using a baking soda and vinegar mixture, Zoe makes a flip book, and all the Zoomers act out a skit called "Where's Your Homework?" Mac from Greenwich, CT, who's been an animator since he was 7 years old, shows how to make a movie.
The kids learn how to play two games—"Feelings" and "Beattle"—and taste-test a special spread made of peanut butter, bananas, and honey from Café Zoom. Guest Maxine Lopez of Bedford, MA talks about being the "hands and feet" behind some of photographer William Wegman's famous pictures of his two dogs, Chip and Batty, in unusual poses.
In this episode, the Zoomers face a tough challenge. They must figure out how to make a chair out of newspaper that would be able to hold the weight of a person. Zoom's guest is Hannah of Arlington, MA. She's a cartoonist that writes a comic strip called "Abigail and Pinks."
In this episdoe of Zoom, Keiko shows us how to marble painting, straw painting and string painting. The zoomers chat about the differences between boys and girls and teach us a lesson on harmonyms. Zoom's guest is Alex, an accomplished uni-cyclist from Rhode Island.
In this episode of Zoom, things get a little "sticky" when Zoe shows us how to make a bracelet out of chewing gum wrappers and a little "bitter-sweet" when Lynese, Pablo and Jared try to suck on a lemon without making a "sour" face. Zoom's guest is Sebastian of Boston, Massachusetts. He has taken up an odd hobby, collecting Madagascan cock roaches.
In this episode of Zoom, the Zoomers get all twisted when they try the pretzel game and Keiko shows us how to make home-made Yogurt Parfaits. Zoom's guest, Jessica shows us how she teaches her dog frisbee tricks.
The Zoomers start off by sharing a recipe for tortillas at the Zoom Cafe and then demonstrate how kids can play the "cup game." Zoom Guest, Mary Tullar, shows how living on a dairy farm makes for an interesting and fun childhood.
In this episode of Zoom, a flea circus takes center stage as Zoe demonstrates this marvel. Also, the Zoomers partake in a Zoom game with paper and straws. Zoom guest, Ragelia Luca shares her recipe for a pizza.
At the Zoom Cafe, Pablo whips up an apple treat, and the other Zoomers learn how to build a miniature fence from a deck of cards. Zoom guest, Jessye H. explains his joy of model airplanes, and Zoomers chat about the difficulty of meeting new people.
This episode shows us what Zoom watchers consider their own pet peeves while the Zoomers test the law of gravity with household items. Jerry N., Zoom guest, explains why he loves to build and fly model airplanes.
In this episode, Alisa demonstrates what it takes to make a friendship bracelet. The other Zoomers try to play a Zoom Game involving pennies and good coordination, while Lynese and Zoey build a bridge out of straws and paper clips. And Laura L., Zoom Guest, describes her love for dog training.
This episode of Zoom, opens up with the Zoom cafe showing us how to make a fruit ke-bab. Zoom's guest Emily Hazel demonstrates why she loves poetry and how it affects her life. And the Zoomers discuss the ever increasing problem of peer pressure.
In this episode, Zoom asks how long would it take to walk aorund the world. Also, Zoey demonstrates how to make a doll out of cotton and other household products, while the Zoomers try to stare each other down.
Water plays an integral role in this episode of Zoom as the Zoomers play a game that eerily resembles a water balloon fight. Later, Zoomers create toy boats out of cardboard and paper. And Isabella Mariano, Zoom Guest, describes a typical day for her as she works in her parents' Italian restaurant.
A bubble race breaks out in this episode of Zoom and the Zoomers go for the gold. David shows how to make a Grade - A calzone, and Jerome T. , Zoom Guest, tells us how his love of pottery stemmed from his grandmother.
In this episode of Zoom, David shows us how to make a maze out of paper towel rolls and a box. Colin Peterson and Brinton A. are inventors who scour their neighborhood Good Wills. And in Zoom Chat, the Zoomers discuss why speaking out is hard to do.
Kids share their favorite clothing style in this episode of Zoom, and the Zoomers become involved in a very intense "winking game." Zoom guest, Lilly L. grants Zoom an inside look at the making of one of her plays.
In this episode of Zoom, old newspapers are given a second chance when Jared demonstrates how to make recycled paper. Zoom Guest, Stevie S. welcomes us to the fun and mystey of a youth circus. And in Zoom Chat, the Zoomers discuss the pros and cons of popularity.
In this episode of Zoom, Lynese shows us how to make a doll out of yarn, while the other Zoomers share in the Zoom Games sent in by kids. Sam Anderson, Zoom Guest, gives us an overview of raising chickens.
Pablo shows us how to make picture frames out of what everyone would normally call "junk" in this episode of Zoom. Also, Lynese shows us her design for a marshmellow tower. Joe V., Zoom Guest, demonstrates how having a disability can make your life harder, but not impossible.
A game of charades breaks out among the Zoomers as Zoe serves up a batch of home made potato chips at the Zoom Cafe. Also, Zoom Chat explores the topic of familial relationships, especially the mother-child relationship. Heather Minor, Zoom Guest, shows how having a hearing impairment does not prevent her from enjoying her favorite activity: horse riding.
The Zoom Cafe and Jared start off this episode with a great recipe for smoothies. Meanwhile, Zoe and Alisa shows us how to make a paper helicopter. Zoom Guest, Rita Bovy, takes us on a field trip to hunt for some frogs.
Lynese opens this episode of Zoom with a great recipe for zebra cakes. Also, Jared attempts to make a typical peanut butter and jelly sandwich by following not-so-typical directions. Zoom Guest, Aaron Carter explains why she loves singing.
In this episode of Zoom, Alisa demonstrates how to make a snow globe out of an empty jar and glitter. Zoom Guest, Kevin B., completes his rounds as a stream keeper and explains why such a responsibility can be fascinating. Also, Zoomers chat about the effects and causes of prejudice.
Jared shows us how to make intersting and exotic Jello molds by using orange peels and other fun shapes. Zoom Guest, Wendy Beckman explores the secret world of butterflies and explains why these colorful insects bring her so much joy.
In this episode of Zoom, Pablo shows us how to make our own chocolate covered pretzels. Zoom Guest, Gabe P. hunts for the perfect picture in Philadelphia. Also, Gabe explains how his love for photography helped him get through his grandmother's death.
Follow the first cast of ZOOM when they take you behind the scenes and show you outtakes. Zoe and Jared give the viewers a behind the scenes look at Zoom and how it's made.
