Netflix has been a focal part of our family life here for some time now, with everyone in the family having a favourite viewing occupation. A fair bit of our family film night viewing is supplied via Netflix too.
I hadn’t fully incorporated it in our home education though, even with discovering Magic Schoolbus is now streamed through the service. (And apparently they are making new episodes too, more on that when I have it.) However, for British Science week we were introduced to Project Mc2 with doll *and* science experiment. Well, it would be rude not to, really.
Project Mc2 Adrienne’s Volcano Core Doll with Experiment
I have to say that the doll worried me a little. About the only scientist she reminds me of is Bernadette out of Big Bang, but when I looked into the actual show it appears we just lucked out and got sent the one overly exaggerated feminine character. Basically they’re a bit like the Spice girls, with a sporty one, a geeky one, etc and we got the baby doll one. There are running jokes about her running in heels in the programme (running jokes, get it?) and there are plenty of other characters with more varied wardrobes. Basically, all tastes catered for 
The experiment that came with her was the old favourite volcano. I say old favourite, as I’ve done it several times with the bigger children, but it turned out the little ones had never seen it, so there was much excitement as we set up in the garden. (Definitely an outside experiment, given the inclusion of food colouring.) Be aware that the instructions that come with this are American – not that it makes a lot of difference, but the terminology changes
Here’s a (ridiculously quick) timelapse video of the volcano in action.
Don’t blink. Sorry. Will try to film again in real time! (Thought I was being so clever…)
Anyway, the show is still a big hit here, so if you’re looking for something with a sciency take for your kids, give it a go on Netflix.
Disclosure – I have been very happy to be a part of the Netflix Streamteam. We were sent the doll/volcano to review. I have not been recompensed for this review. 