Synopsis

Sid is an "inquisitive youngster" who uses comedy to tackle questions kids have about basic scientific principles and why things work the way they do.

The first week (episodes 1–5) focuses on scientific tools and concepts (such as charts, observation, estimation, and measuring).

The second week (episodes 6–10) focuses on changes and transformation (including decay, growth, freezing and melting, and the effects of heat).

The third week (episodes 11–15) focuses on the senses (including touch, smell, sight, taste, and hearing).

The main character in the show is Sid, an "inquisitive youngster" who uses comedy to tackle questions kids have about basic scientific principles and why things work the way they do.

The conceptual content of Sid is based in national science learning standards, cognitive learning theory, and on the preschool science curriculum, Preschool Pathways to Science.

In Season 1, each week's episodes are built around a single scientific topic or concept.