Scientastic!

Scientastic! is an elementary to middle school age family television show that explores science, health, and social issues through the eyes of today's youth. The show was created by John A. Pollock, Leo Eaton, and Mike Erskine-Kellie.[1] The show's format blends live-action and animation and is a hybrid of mystery and reality genres, incorporating a fictional plot with interviews from actual doctors and scientists in and around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where the show is filmed.[2] To date, two episodes have been released. The episode “Are You Sleeping?” was the recipient of two Emmy Awards in 2015.[3]

  1. ^ "Scientastic, a musical science show for teen". Scientastic, a musical science show for teen. Retrieved 2016-02-02.
  2. ^ "New Family TV Show to Focus on Health, Science" (Press release). Duquesne University Newsroom. 29 April 2010. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
  3. ^ Helzel, Cynthia Bombach. "Pittsburgh-made show on sleep science wins 2 Emmys". TribLIVE.com. Retrieved 2016-02-02.