Curious George

Follow That Boat/Windmill Monkey

Season 5, Episode 9 of 10

Follow That Boat - Steve needs an A to pass his history class and his model papyrus boat is sure to make the grade. George helps him test the boat in Endless Park's pond, but a sudden rainstorm sweeps it down the sewer grate! While searching for the boat, Steve and George learn that debris from the street ends up in the ocean. Will they ever find Steve's little boat in the big ocean or will he be taking history again next year? Educational Objective: To recognize that waste needs to be disposed of properly to prevent unnecessary harm to the environment. To learn about a manmade system designed to reduce man's impact on the environment by working to maintain a clean and healthy environment. Windmill Monkey - George proudly finishes planting his rooftop garden when he turns around to find that Compass and his friends have eaten all the seeds. The scarecrow overlooking the garden didn't scare them at all! While buying more seeds, George spots a windmill and learns how the wind can power just about anything. The inspired monkey sets out to create the world's first wind powered scarecrow in hopes that will keep his seeds safe. But some things are more easily planned than done! Educational Objective: To recognize wind as an alternative and renewable source of energy capable of doing work.

Previously Aired

Day
Time
Channel
4/22/2011
3 p.m.
4/22/2011
11 p.m.
4/23/2011
3 a.m.
4/24/2011
7 a.m.
4/24/2011
1 p.m.
4/24/2011
8 p.m.
4/25/2011
3 a.m.
5/23/2011
3 p.m.
5/23/2011
11 p.m.
7/1/2011
3 p.m.
7/1/2011
11 p.m.
7/3/2011
7 a.m.
7/26/2011
3 p.m.
7/26/2011
11 p.m.
10/17/2011
3 p.m.
10/17/2011
11 p.m.
12/14/2011
3 p.m.
12/14/2011
11 p.m.
1/9/2012
3 p.m.
1/9/2012
11 p.m.
4/17/2012
3 p.m.
4/17/2012
11 p.m.
5/25/2012
3 p.m.
5/25/2012
11 p.m.
10/11/2012
3 p.m.
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