Sid the Science Kid show's poster

Shadow Smile!

Sid the Science Kid is an animated television series that uses comedy to promote exploration, discovery and science among preschoolers. The characters pose questions and investigate objects and events that can be directly observed and explored. <br/> <strong>Ages:</strong> 3-6<br/> <strong>Educational Goal:</strong> Science

RMPBS Passport

Please log in to your PBS Passport account to watch this video

Become a Member

Shadow Smile!

Season 2 Episode 12 | 25m 57s | CC

After looking at his own shadow, Sid wonders why his shadow doesn't smile when he does. This leads Sid and his friends to investigate shadows at The Science Center. They explore ways to create a shadow by blocking a light source and discover that shadows show shapes but not details like colors, stripes, or a smile!

Related stories

Education
Colorado governor blasts cuts to program that helped schools buy food from local farmers
Colorado was set to receive $5.9 million for school districts and $1.7 million for child care centers through the program before the funding was eliminated.
 | Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Colorado
Housing & Transportation
After six years on the street, the ‘godmother of the West Side’ finds stable housing
A well-known figure among Colorado Springs' West Side unhoused community, Amy Goldsbury is now living in an apartment.
 | Alec Berg
Business & Economy
Colorado Community Media closes two Denver newspapers
The newspaper chain will still operate its 25 other papers around the Denver metro area.
 | Alec Berg

Sid the Science Kid

Watch more episodes

See more
See more