Season 1

01 Finding Alternatives: Why Bother? Episode 117th September 1979 Kelly researches and gathers information to write a book report on George Washington Carver. She imagines his life and considers different possibilities and ideas about his work. 02 Finding Alternatives: Brainstorming Episode 217th September 1979 The school janitor comes up with a plan to stop students from painting in the halls and to make sure they clean up any mess they create. 03 Finding Alternatives: Blockbusting Episode 31st October 1979 Different people try blockbusting by testing their ideas and visualizing the problem to find new solutions. 04 Finding Alternatives: You Can Remember Episode 48th October 1979 On his first day at work, Pete tries hard to remember everything he’s learned as he begins his newspaper route with Erica. 05 Estimating and Approximating: Estimating Episode 515th October 1979 The Shenandoahs use estimating and approximating to figure out how they can beat the other team in the canoe race. 06 Estimating and Approximating: Approximating Episode 622nd October 1979 The students use estimating and approximating as they work together to put their school play on stage. 07 Estimating and Approximating: Using Estimating and Approximating Episode 729th October 1979 The kids and their grandmother use estimating and approximating to figure out which supplies they need to buy to help warm up the house. 08 Estimating and Approximating: Find Your Guide Episode 85th November 1979 Mary, Bill, and Priscilla use different words and clues to help them find their guide. 09 Giving & Getting Meaning: What's the Meaning? Episode 929th October 1979 Alfie has a communication problem with Jack about meeting him at the field until a man tells Alfie about communication about the way to give and get meaning. 10 Giving & Getting Meaning: Meaning is More than Words Episode 1019th November 1979 Alfie has a communication problem with Jack about meeting him at the field until a man tells Alfie about communication about the way to give and get meaning. 11 Giving & Getting Meaning: Remember the Audience! Episode 1126th November 1979 Chuck, Ginger, and Herbie create a movie for Mr. Callahan called All Around the World to help the audience remember what they’ve learned. 12 Giving & Getting Meaning: But What Does It Mean? Episode 123rd December 1979 Kathy and Diane share and interpret the meaning of the letter and the newspaper article, then compare their ideas to the story. 13 Giving & Getting Meaning: The Bigger Picture Episode 1310th December 1979 Danny runs away from home and takes a bus to another city, where he begins to think about the bigger picture and what his choices really mean. 14 Giving & Getting Meaning: Where Are You Coming From? Episode 1417th December 1979 At prep school, Coulter, Hansen, and Blake share and interpret the meaning behind their teacher asking to see them after class, both about their grades and about working on a story about the school. 15 Challenge #1: Time Capsule: Make a Present for the Future Episode 1524th December 1979 A time capsule is uncovered in the desert, and the kids explore its contents to learn about the past, understand the present, and imagine the future. 16 Collecting Information: What Do I Know? Episode 1631st December 1979 A boy finds a lost puppy in front of the building and starts gathering information to figure out where it came from. Meanwhile, two girls begin searching for the missing puppy, and eventually, they’re the ones who find him. 17 Collecting Information: Where Should I Go? Episode 177th January 1980 Marty and Pete see a red glowing object in the sky. Marty goes to the library to find information inside the encyclopedia about UFO's, Him and Pete and gather objects to collect information about UFOs. 18 Collecting Information: What Should I Do? Episode 1814th January 1980 The kids complain about the school meatloaf and decide they want a change. They talk with Ms. Caldwell, the dietitian, to discuss new lunch options. After collecting information and sharing their ideas, they help get the lunch menu changed. 19 Collecting Information: There are Ways to Remember Episode 1921st January 1980 Cathy does Tai Chi in the park, and She forgets her notes on the bus stop and remembers how to do Tai Chi for her presentation. 20 Classifying: Classifying Objects Episode 2028th January 1980 Sam, his sister and his parents are having a garage sale to raise money and move, they classified and organize objects in the right column. 21 Classifying: Classifying Information Episode 214th February 1980 Leora classifies information does a report about the Walker hotel and interviews Mr. Stark about the history of the hotel. 22 Classifying: Stereotyping People Episode 2211th February 1980 Lisa treats and labels her grandmother as old when she is in mean to her and treats her unkindly at home after being released from the hospital for a broken arm. 23 Classifying: There Are Many Ways to Go Episode 2318th February 1980 Heather, Leah and Kathy tell the interviewer about understanding a plan to solve a problem by doing things in a different way. 24 Finding Patterns: People Patterns Episode 2425th February 1980 Ricky learns about people patterns inside the classroom, and He does a people pattern on a old man inside the apartment building. 25 Finding Patterns: Communication Patterns Episode 253rd March 1980 Roger meets a deaf girl student named Jackie, He don't know sign language, so He learns sign language by Communicating Patterns to communicate with her at the school dance. 26 Finding Patterns: Cultural Patterns Episode 2610th March 1980 Chiquita goes to Mexico to learn her family's Cultural Patterns. 27 Finding Patterns: Nature's Patterns Episode 2717th March 1980 Susan visits her uncle, aunt, and cousin in town, and she and her cousin Howard spend the afternoon exploring nature’s patterns as they search for fish in the pond. 28 A Challenge: Search for the Unknown Episode 2824th March 1980 Scientists travel to northern Scotland to investigate the legend of the Loch Ness Monster, known as “Nessie.” Along the way, locals share stories and sightings, describing a mysterious creature that many believe resembles a prehistoric dinosaur. 29 Generalizing: Drawing Conclusions Episode 2931st March 1980 A boy is preparing to move to London, England. His father explains the pattern to him, and he later asks Mrs. Stokins for more information about life in England. 30 Generalizing: Checking Conclusions Episode 307th April 1980 Angie explores what it would take to start a music group for the community talent show, hoping it could lead to a record deal. 31 A Tip: Practice for Success Episode 3114th April 1980 Jack doesn’t know how to play tennis, so Lindsay and Stephanie teach him. He practices consistently until he becomes skilled at the sport. 32 Sequencing & Scheduling: One Step at a Time Episode 3221st April 1980 Barbara, Rudy, and their family work together to plan and schedule the details for their grandfather’s birthday celebration. 33 Sequencing & Scheduling: Plan Ahead Episode 3328th April 1980 The kids work together to sequence their ideas and summarize their plan for designing a Loch Ness monster to place in the lake. 34 Sequencing and Scheduling: Calm Your Jitters! Episode 345th May 1980 Nancy is nervous about giving a presentation at her old school, especially because her former teacher, now the principal, will be there. 35 Using Criteria: What Are They? Episode 3512th May 1980 Woody explains the criteria he uses to evaluate a baseball pitch, while Debbie shares the criteria she uses as a dancer, and even applies them when choosing a card for her mom. In class, the students discuss what “criteria” means and how to use it. 36 Using Criteria: Where Do You Get Them? Episode 3619th May 1980 Larry uses his criteria to ask the automotive experts what makes a good car. Later, his friends Mike and Ed ask him to judge which of them has the better car. 37 Using Criteria: How Do You Change That? Episode 3726th May 1980 Betsy, a basketball player, uses her own criteria to decide who should be the team captain. Now she has to choose, will she vote for Ellie or May? 38 A Challenge: Design a Language Episode 382nd June 1980 Two girls watch a deaf man communicate through sign language with the help of his interpreter in their classroom. Inspired, they visit a school for the deaf to learn signs themselves and later watch him use sign language on television. 39 Reshaping Information: Symbols Episode 399th June 1980 Leah uses symbols as clues, while Burt, Faye, Jack, and Jody read and examine different symbols to help choose a name for their baseball team. 40 Reshaping Information: More Than You Think Episode 409th June 1980 Alex gets a job at a carnival as a fortune teller, and he starts thinking about and reshaping what he knows to understand what a fortune teller really does. 41 Reshaping Information: Summarizing Episode 4116th June 1980 Jess summarizes his ideas by writing them down and gathers information from his friends to help him get a job as a cashier at a sporting goods store. 42 Reshaping Information: Maps and Models Episode 4223rd June 1980 The Westside Wranglers use maps and models to figure out how to get their moose head back up on the wall. 43 A Tip: Get Ahead with Goals Episode 4330th June 1980 Leon enters a bike race so he can push himself toward his goals and chase a victory. 44 Judging Information: Should I Believe It? Episode 447th July 1980 Sue decides to become a newspaper writer after she evaluates the information about aliens supposedly invading the town of Duncan. 45 Judging Information: What's Important? Episode 4514th July 1980 Jamie and Christy visit Sir Gordon’s castle, where they examine and judge the important information surrounding his death. 46 Judging Information: What's Enough? Episode 4621st July 1980 Bobby rides his bike to the until it gets stolen, He blames Eddie for taking his bike, He tries to get enough information to see who stole his bike. 47 Judging Information: Point of View Episode 4728th July 1980 Michael goes to Cedarville Park to explore different points of view about the automobile strike. 48 Judging Information: Persuasive Techniques Episode 484th August 1980 Wes asks Allen to play football, but Allen turns him down because he has to go to practice. The other boys criticize Allen, calling him a nerd and making fun of his persuasive techniques, especially since he’s now in high school. 49 A Tip: Make a Deal with Yourself Episode 4911th August 1980 Duncan makes a deal with himself as he practices guitar for his audition at the country jamboree. Andrew also makes a deal with himself, he commits to showing up to work on time. 50 Communicating Effectively: Styles of Communication Episode 5018th August 1980 Bill, Donna, and Gunnar use their different communication styles to take people’s orders at the restaurant. 51 Communicating Effectively: Planning a Presentation Episode 5125th August 1980 The kids plan a school presentation to teach everyone about the importance of getting pets vaccinated. 52 Communicating Effectively: Making a Presentation Episode 521st September 1980 Shannon, a Navajo girl, prepares a presentation for the annual speech contest about her heritage. As she practices, she learns the skills of oral delivery, body language, and eye contact to strengthen her presentation. 53 Communicating Effectively: Making Your Point! Episode 538th September 1980 Flash doesn’t get picked for the basketball squad, so he tries to impress the coach—showing off his skills, promoting himself, and making his case right there on the court. 54 Communicating Effectively: Making It Come Alive Episode 5415th September 1980 Heather is a ballerina, and she writes a term paper about becoming one when she grows up—bringing her dream to life through her writing. 55 A Challenge: Make Something New Episode 5522nd September 1980 Sophie talks about being creative, and the kids join in by discussing how they can make something new. 56 Solving Problems: One Thing Leads to Another Episode 5629th September 1980 Margie and Janet are babysitting when things get a little mixed up. Realizing they can do better, they start their own babysitting service to earn money. They even figure out how to get their own phone so they can keep the business going, until everything suddenly goes awry. 57 Solving Problems: A Matter of Time Episode 576th October 1980 Susan takes two of her nieces and their friends to Lake Nedar, but their trip takes a sudden turn when they become involved in a plane crash. The plane catches fire, and Susan is injured in the chaos. 58 Solving Problems: There's Always a Risk Episode 5813th October 1980 A girl repairs the scanner so she can check out the plane crash involving Colleen, Roxanne, Cathy, and their Aunt Susan. Roxanne and Cathy take a risk when they decide to walk to a nearby town for help. 59 Solving Problems: Hanging in There Episode 5920th October 1980 A search begins for three girls and a woman after their plane crashes. News reports cover the unfolding situation, and helicopter crews eventually locate them and carry out the rescue. 60 Plan a City of the Future Episode 6027th October 1980 The kids share and discuss their ideas for planning a city of the future.