

Invasion of the Funky Flower
Cyberchase, the award-winning, research-based adventure series, helps kids develop strong math and problem-solving skills. Ages: 6-11 Educational Goal: Mathematics

Invasion of the Funky Flower
Season 11 Episode 7 | 26m 30s | CC
Contestants from all over Cyberspace have come to Gardenia, a gorgeous garden cybersite ruled by the Queen Mum, for its annual flower-growing contest. Hacker is sure his doofydill will win Tallest Flower, but when he loses to Inez and her happiolus, he is furious and plots a plant-based revenge. He flies off to a faraway site and brings back a funky flower – an invasive species!
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