3-2-1 Contact Extra
3-2-1 Contact Extra is a collection of documentary‑style specials produced by the Children’s Television Workshop as an extension of the science series 3‑2‑1 Contact. Aired between 1989 and 1992, the specials were designed for older children and teenagers, tackling real‑world issues through science, personal stories, and expert insight. Each episode focused on a single topic—ranging from public health and environmental challenges to adolescence and social pressures—using interviews, on‑location reporting, and first‑person narratives. The series aimed to help young viewers understand complex subjects with clarity, honesty, and practical relevance.
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1.I Have AIDS: A Teenager's Story
08-04-1989This 3‑2‑1 Contact Extra special follows the real‑life journey of a teenager living with AIDS, offering an honest and compassionate look at his daily experiences, challenges, and h...
2.The Rotten Truth
15-01-1990“The Rotten Truth” explores the hidden world of germs, hygiene, and disease prevention, showing how everyday habits can either spread illness or help stop it. Through real‑life dem...
- Ep 3
3.You Can’t Grow Home Again
02-09-1990“You Can’t Grow Home Again” examines what happens when a community faces environmental damage that threatens the place families have called home for generations. Through interviews...
4.Down the Drain
14-01-1991“Down the Drain” takes viewers inside the hidden systems that carry water away from homes, streets, and cities, revealing what really happens after it disappears down the sink or s...
- Ep 5
5.Bottom of the Barrel
18-02-1991“Bottom of the Barrel” investigates the environmental and economic consequences of society’s dependence on oil. Through on‑site reporting, expert interviews, and clear scientific e...
- Ep 6
6.Secrets of the Code
03-08-1991“Secrets of the Code” uncovers the science and history behind the ways humans send hidden messages. From ancient ciphers and secret symbols to modern encryption and digital securit...
- Ep 7
7.A Popular Little Planet
22-04-1992“A Popular Little Planet” looks at Earth as a shared home whose resources and ecosystems are under increasing pressure from human activity. Through interviews with scientists, envi...
- Ep 8
8.Get Busy: How Kids Can Save the Planet
22-04-1992“Get Busy: How Kids Can Save the Planet” highlights practical, achievable ways young people can make a real difference in protecting the environment. Through stories of kids alread...
9.What Kids Want to Know...About Sex and Growing Up
13-05-1992“What Kids Want to Know… About Sex and Growing Up” offers straightforward, age‑appropriate answers to the questions many teens have about puberty, sexuality, and the changes that c...
- Ep 10
10.Brainstorm: The Truth About Your Brain on Drugs
14-12-1992“Brainstorm: The Truth About Your Brain on Drugs” explains how different drugs affect the brain and body, using clear science, real‑life stories, and expert insight to help teens u...
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