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.
Episodes
This 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...
“The Rotten Truth” explores the hidden world of germs, hygiene, and disease prevention, showing how everyday habits can either spread illness or help...
“You Can’t Grow Home Again” examines what happens when a community faces environmental damage that threatens the place families have called home for g...
“Down the Drain” takes viewers inside the hidden systems that carry water away from homes, streets, and cities, revealing what really happens after it...
“Bottom of the Barrel” investigates the environmental and economic consequences of society’s dependence on oil. Through on‑site reporting, expert inte...
“Secrets of the Code” uncovers the science and history behind the ways humans send hidden messages. From ancient ciphers and secret symbols to modern...
“A Popular Little Planet” looks at Earth as a shared home whose resources and ecosystems are under increasing pressure from human activity. Through in...
“Get Busy: How Kids Can Save the Planet” highlights practical, achievable ways young people can make a real difference in protecting the environment....
“What Kids Want to Know… About Sex and Growing Up” offers straightforward, age‑appropriate answers to the questions many teens have about puberty, sex...
“Brainstorm: The Truth About Your Brain on Drugs” explains how different drugs affect the brain and body, using clear science, real‑life stories, and...
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