What time is your dentist appointment? Two thirty (tooth hurty!). Head to https://suzy.co.nz/sw-factsheets/ for the factsheet that accompanies this episode.

Biosecurity is about protecting New Zealand from unwanted species.

Take samples from different places and examine how bacteria grow by breeding it yourself.

Suzy risks putting her foot in her mouth as she investigates what causes cavities in our teeth.

You can’t see them, but they’re everywhere even inside Bill Nye. This is not science fiction, it’s the science of cells.

Link for video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRsRxzK0_D8

What happens when you get a cold? Suzy has a cold, she feels awful and looks worse! So, it's a great time to investigate what happens when you get a cold!

Māori use kawakawa as rongoā (traditional medicine). But when scientists tested the kawakawa leaves they said there was no scientific evidence to support the plant’s medicinal properties. Chris Ryan took a closer look at the scientists’ investigations and noticed that they had not used traditional methods to prepare the kawakawa. He wondered if this might have affected their results. So Chris decided to carry out his own investigation.

How clean is the water in your river? Scientists are testing the health of the Maitai River. Find out what data they collect and what can be done to make our rivers cleaner and healthier for everyone.

Look no further… Bill Nye is on the ball – the eyeball.

The Fungi Kingdom is more diverse than the Plant Kingdom. Fungi are more closely related to animals than plants.

Bill Nye’s a regular gene machine in the “Genes” episode.

Link for video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80srGMzydQo

Bill Nye the Science Guy will make you all better – with the “Germs” episode

Link for video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofhiC0lfcLs

One good way to keep germs at bay is to wash your hands! Suzy gets her hands dirty as she investigates why we should make a clean sweep of it, especially when it comes to our hands.

How does your body know to grow? Do you know? Lets find out together!

Cleaning or Hygiene Stations are places where we scrub and spray our shoes and gear before and after going for a walk in the bush. It’s super important that everyone uses them, every time they visit. It will stop the spread of kauri dieback disease, and save these forest giants!

Race to collect the reasons plants can harm health (and some examples) as you move around the game board!

Ever wondered how soap gets all those nasty germs off your hands when you wash them?

Plants, animals and fungi can be difficult to see easily - especially if they are very small, very shy or well camoflagued. Hence scientists use a variety of tools and techniques to help find what they are looking for.

Help kids learn the basics of biology with this simple lesson plan that covers a range of general questions about biology as well as introducing some new ideas and fun activities for children to try.

Nanogirl visits a superbugs lab in Auckland to discover whether all bacteria is bad.

Spring is traditionally when we tidy and clean our homes, ready for summer – so make a special cleaning kit that’s kind to the environment. Show your family and friends how it’s done, or invite them to help.

Learn how to make your own, personalised soap to make hand washing fun!

The oldest known fossils are from 480 million years ago. Millipdes do not have millions of legs, they don't bite or sting and and if threatened they curl up into a tight ball.

Learn more about the causes and effects of moisture with this fun lesson plan and activity. High levels of moisture aren't always easy to notice but if left unchecked they can have an impact on both your home and health.