In this kids series, Ava and friends team up to ask big questions, investigate STEAM concepts in the lab and hear from local experts on the science behind everyday things. The show is designed to encourage a love for learning among young children, critical thinking and resilience.
Mini Fab Science Lab is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
Mini Fab Science Lab is made possible with support from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education.
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Stretch, Squish & Bounce [ASL]
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When a prized bouncy ball is lost, Ava jumps into action to help make a new one from scratch. (8m 51s)
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Ava and Elijah learn how decomposition can help create good things, from banana bread to fertilizer. (8m 42s)
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A simple snack leads Ava and Eleanor to explore the invisible force of surface tension. (8m 57s)
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When Ava’s robot loses power, she and Brooke turn lemons into batteries. (8m 31s)
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Ava and Carter dive into the science of pickles, acid-base reactions and blooming flowers. (8m 39s)
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Mini Fab Science Lab is available to stream on pbs.org and the PBS app.
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Mini Fab Science Lab is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
Mini Fab Science Lab is made possible with support from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education.