Standard Deviants TV

S2 · E1 · 8 mars 2001

King Lear Épisode 1

Get ready to meet royalty as the Standard Deviants introduce you to King Lear! After a quick overview of the plot, the Standard Deviants examine King Lear as a tragic figure.

S2 · E2 · 15 mars 2001

Plates and Quakes Épisode 2

This time, the Standard Deviants will leave you shaking! Learn about plate tectonics, continental drift and faults. But don’t duck for cover until after you discover the fascinating facts behind earthquakes!

S2 · E3 · 22 mars 2001

Musclemania Épisode 3

Muscles–they’re not just for bodybuilders anymore! The Standard Deviants will bulk you up with tons of interesting information about joints, skeletal muscles and how skeletal muscles are named.

S2 · E4 · 29 mars 2001

Integer Intrigue Épisode 4

Let’s operate! Unearth the ancient secrets of integers and basic operations, including addition, subtraction and multiplication. Whether this is your first time or you’re looking for a quick review, the Standard Deviants will show you the quickest route to the right answer!

S2 · E5 · 5 avr. 2001

Let’s Talk! Basic Italian Conversations Épisode 5

You never know when you’ll find yourself in Italy–or a really good Italian restaurant! Now you can join in the conversation, too! The Standard Deviants will teach you some conversation pointers and a few sure-fire Italian expressions.

S2 · E6 · 12 avr. 2001

Mission: Nutrition Épisode 6

Your mission, should you accept it, is to understand the importance of nutrients, calories, nutrition standards and guidelines. So that you may complete your mission, you will be given a briefing on how food is digested.

S2 · E7 · 19 avr. 2001

Macbeth Épisode 7

Boil, boil, toil and trouble, we’ll teach you about Macbeth on the double! The Standard Deviants untangle the twisted web of treachery in Macbeth and divine the details behind the characters of Macbeth, Lady Macbeth and the witches.

S2 · E8 · 26 avr. 2001

Water, Water, Everywhere Épisode 8

More than three-quarters of the earth is covered in it! In this episode, the Standard Deviants dive into an explanation of river systems, drainage, shoreline systems, waves and glaciers.

S2 · E9 · 3 mai 2001

Get Nervous Épisode 9

The Standard Deviants will strike a “cord” in this fascinating overview of the Central Nervous System. Starting with a description of neurons, this episode covers the anatomy of the brain, the spinal cord and the Peripheral Nervous System.

S2 · E10 · 10 mai 2001

Our Amigos, Adjetivos Épisode 10

Jazz-up your Spanish conversations with these interesting descriptive terms! Master the rules of matching adjectives with number and gender, using two adjectives together, and those tricky demonstrative adjectives–this, that, these, and those.

S2 · E11 · 17 mai 2001

What’s That Label on My Table? Épisode 11

If you’re like most people, you probably don’t stop to read the information on nutritional labels. The Standard Deviants dispel the mysteries surrounding these labels and what they mean. The Standard Deviants also discuss the importance of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

S2 · E12 · 24 mai 2001

Punct Rock Épisode 12

Enter the high-impact, no-holds-barred world of punctuation! The Standard Deviants demonstrate all those funny little squiggles and marks that inevitably show up in a sentence. Learn all about dashes, hyphens, apostrophes, contractions, and maybe a parentheses or two.

S2 · E13 · 31 mai 2001

Angles Untangled Épisode 13

Nobody can resist angles–they’re just so acute! Don’t get bent out of shape over angles–the Standard Deviants will explain theorems, postulates, and how angles and theorems work together so anybody can understand!

S2 · E14 · 7 juin 2001

Othello Épisode 14

The Standard Deviants clear the cobwebs from Shakespeare’s masterpiece of backstabbing and good old-fashioned revenge. After an overview of the plot, the Standard Deviants examine the main characters Othello, Desdemona and Iago.

S2 · E15 · 14 juin 2001

Revenge of the Verbs Épisode 15

Without verbs, your ability to converse in Spanish will be severely limited! Once you’ve learned how to conjugate verbs in the present tense and make verbs negative, we’ll throw in a curveball: irregular verbs.

S2 · E16 · 21 juin 2001

Give Me Liberty! Épisode 16

Protected by the Bill of Rights, civil liberties include the freedom of speech, the freedom of religion and the rights of the accused. The Standard Deviants discuss each of these guaranteed rights–without taking any liberties!

S2 · E17 · 28 juin 2001

Rootin’ Tootin’ Newton Épisode 17

Some laws should never be broken–especially the laws of physics! Meet renowned physicists Sir Isaac Newton, Kepler and Hooke as the Standard Deviants give you their spin on Newton’s laws, the laws of thermodynamics and other physical laws.

S2 · E18 · 5 juil. 2001

A Rock’s Life Épisode 18

Despite what you may have heard, most rocks have lived a long and interesting life! Learn how to interpret the history of rocks and the surrounding area from such clues as weathering, erosion and sedimentation.

S2 · E19 · 12 juil. 2001

Ace That Interview Épisode 19

Put your best foot forward! The Standard Deviants will help you land that dream job by showing you the different types of interviews and interviewers, how to prepare for an interview, common questions and what interviewers look for. Remember: it’s an interview–not an interrogation!

S2 · E20 · 19 juil. 2001

You Gotta Have Heart Épisode 20

Confused by the cardiovascular system? Take heart! In this episode, the Standard Deviants will examine the inner workings and important structures in the heart, the circulatory system, blood and plasma.

S2 · E21 · 26 juil. 2001

Parlez-Vous Français? Épisode 21

If you ever plan to visit France or parts of Canada, knowing a few words of French will go a long way! Learn to speak and understand French as the Standard Deviants demonstrate simple French conversations and common expressions.

S2 · E22 · 2 août 2001

Titus Andronicus Épisode 22

Uncover Shakespeare’s least-known tragedy–his first! Explore the plot of this early and flawed play as the Standard Deviants discuss the influences and sources for the play, as well as how Titus stacks up as a tragic figure.

S2 · E23 · 9 août 2001

Sociology Secrets Épisode 23

Don’t be left out! Learn about our natural tendency to form social groups in this introduction to the science of sociology. Discover the intricate dynamics behind group interactions, social structures, societies and cultures.

S2 · E24 · 16 août 2001

If at First You Don’t Succeed, Triangles Épisode 24

Triangles can be your friends! The Standard Deviants will straighten-out your misconceptions about these three-sided troublemakers with descriptions of the different kinds of triangles and some simple postulates.

S2 · E25 · 23 août 2001

And Justice for All Épisode 25

No study of American history would be complete without and understanding of the civil rights movement. Starting with the abolition of slavery, the Standard Deviants cover the civil rights acts, the right to vote, Jim Crow laws and women’s rights.

S2 · E26 · 30 août 2001

North America, Ho!!! Épisode 26

The Standard Deviants are putting themselves on the map! In this episode, the Standard Deviants discuss the geography of the United States and our buddies to the north, Canada. Learn about the basic geography of the area and the different climates.

S2 · E27 · 1 oct. 2002

Russian Around Europe Épisode 27

S2 · E28 · 1 oct. 2002

Africa: Safari, So Good! Épisode 28