The Magic School Bus

Scholastic's "The Magic School Bus" follows Ms. Frizzle and her class as they set off on field trips. Based on the best-selling book series of the same name, "The Magic School Bus" takes kids on a virtual bus ride. Magically transforming into a plane, submarine, spaceship or surfboard, this bus carries Ms. Frizzle and her students on super adventures and teaches them about science.

Media Type: TV Show

Genres: Animation, Adventure, Educational

Educational Topics: Biology, Earth Science, Physics

Grade Level: Elementary

Key Episode: “Inside Ralphie” (Season 1, Episode 3)

Teaching Activity Idea: Draw your own ‘Magic School Bus’ trip through a body system

Discussion Questions: What science did Ms. Frizzle help the class discover?

Rating: TV-Y

Streaming: PBS Kids, Netflix