Скачать или смотреть Bill Nye the Science Guy: Rivers & Streams | S04E01 (1995)

In this 1995 season premiere, Bill explains that rivers aren't just moving water—they are the sculptors of our planet. From carving out the Grand Canyon to providing the "highways" for early civilizations, rivers and streams are the lifeblood of land ecosystems.

The "Flowing" highlights of this 1995 episode:

The Birth of a River: Bill starts at the "headwaters" (usually high in the mountains) to show how tiny trickles called rills join together to form streams, which eventually become the mighty rivers we see on maps.

The "Meander" Mystery: Have you ever wondered why rivers aren't straight? Bill uses a "Big Clear Plastic Plate of Science" to demonstrate how water wears away the outer banks of a curve and deposits soil on the inner bank, creating those winding meanders.

Continental Divide: Bill explains the "great backbone" of North America—the Continental Divide. He shows how a single raindrop's destination (the Atlantic or the Pacific) depends entirely on which side of the mountain it falls on.

Way Cool Scientist: Bill introduces us to a Hydrologist who studies how rapids and waterfalls form. We see how the constant "push" of water can wear down even the hardest granite over millions of years.

Nifty Home Experiment: Bill shows you how to build your own "river table" using a tray of sand and a slow-trickling hose to watch erosion and delta formation happen in real-time.

The Soundtrack of Science: The episode wraps up with a parody of the classic Talking Heads hit (famously covered by Al Green), "Take Me to the River." The lyrics shift to focus on freshwater ecosystems: “Take me to the river... it’s full of fresh water! I wanna flow with them downhill!”

This episode is a favorite for its beautiful location shots and for making the complex concept of geomorphology (the study of landforms) feel like a fun backyard adventure.