Standard Deviants TV

S2 · E1 · Mar 8, 2001

King Lear Episode 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 · Mar 15, 2001

Plates and Quakes Episode 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 · Mar 22, 2001

Musclemania Episode 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 · Mar 29, 2001

Integer Intrigue Episode 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 · Apr 5, 2001

Let’s Talk! Basic Italian Conversations Episode 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 · Apr 12, 2001

Mission: Nutrition Episode 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 · Apr 19, 2001

Macbeth Episode 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 · Apr 26, 2001

Water, Water, Everywhere Episode 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 · May 3, 2001

Get Nervous Episode 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 · May 10, 2001

Our Amigos, Adjetivos Episode 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 · May 17, 2001

What’s That Label on My Table? Episode 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 · May 24, 2001

Punct Rock Episode 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 · May 31, 2001

Angles Untangled Episode 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 · Jun 7, 2001

Othello Episode 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 · Jun 14, 2001

Revenge of the Verbs Episode 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 · Jun 21, 2001

Give Me Liberty! Episode 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 · Jun 28, 2001

Rootin’ Tootin’ Newton Episode 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 · Jul 5, 2001

A Rock’s Life Episode 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 · Jul 12, 2001

Ace That Interview Episode 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 · Jul 19, 2001

You Gotta Have Heart Episode 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 · Jul 26, 2001

Parlez-Vous Français? Episode 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 · Aug 2, 2001

Titus Andronicus Episode 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 · Aug 9, 2001

Sociology Secrets Episode 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 · Aug 16, 2001

If at First You Don’t Succeed, Triangles Episode 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 · Aug 23, 2001

And Justice for All Episode 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 · Aug 30, 2001

North America, Ho!!! Episode 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 · Oct 1, 2002

Russian Around Europe Episode 27

S2 · E28 · Oct 1, 2002

Africa: Safari, So Good! Episode 28