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Outerscope I segment From a Pile of Planks; a history of the drum across cultures; a lesson about English words with origins in other languages; a story about Martin and his pet snake Nigel; a Woody the Spoon recipe of Mexican guacamole; and a lesson about the word "minority" and what it means.

Outerscope I – Ready for Blast-Off Cynthia, who isn't sure that their spaceship is more than a game, suggests a fuel made from water, sugar, and yeast. All the kids finish off the ship and call it Outerscope I. Willie appoints himself captain of the spaceship. Storytelling Time Ventriloquist Willie Tyler asks Lester what he remembers of his old neighborhood. Black-American Slang A variety of Black American slang words, plus the origins of this ""secret language,"" is demonstrated. What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? A city planner from Philadelphia's Chinatown explains that cities change. Her job is much like a city's doctor. Nigel Martin talks to Brenda, who wants a pony for a pet. After he breaks up a fight, Martin finds that Nigel has been taken from his bag. Woody the Spoon Recipes Recycled from Episode 1: the guacamole recipe and how to grow an avocado tree. Luther Given a number of terms for one race, Pee-Wee asks Luther what he wants to be called.

Outerscope I – Shooting Through Space The Outerscope I really flies into outer space. Willie seems to be steering it well, but the ship runs into problems. What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Angel Cordero is profiled. Mr. Emeritus In this first installment of an arts-and-crafts series, Mr. Emeritus (pronounced with a short E at the start and a long I) teaches Julia Scissors and Rubberhead Pencil how to make a piñata for the Ruler. Nigel Martin is concerned because Nigel appears sick. When Martin goes to Scot's apartment, he immediately runs into a white adult who falsely accuses him of breaking a window. Woody the Spoon Recipes The guacamole recipe is recycled again. Children's Questions Are people different colors, or really just different shades of the same color? This segment introduces melanin, a skin pigment. Luther ""Tickled pink"" is just an expression.

Outerscope I – Crash Landing The kids have landed on a strange planet. With Outerscope I stuck, they follow a checkerboard-patterned path and find the planet populated with household cleaning items. Storytelling Time Children learn two Japanese songs: one about two dogs, the other trying to prompt good weather. What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? Jon Wong, a film cameraman, shows the behind-the-scenes work in filming a piece on a racecar driver. (This sequence was filmed September 11, 1974, according to the slate.) Nigel Martin's friend Pat Barrington claims Nigel bit him. Scot is called on to clear the air. Woody the Spoon Recipes Woody instructs making dulce, a Brazilian-American candy. Children's Questions Remember the melanin lesson from the previous episode? Well, how do suntans come into the picture? Luther Luther and his friend are so different, and yet they are the same.

Outerscope I – The March to the Throne King Scrub and Queen Polish rule Saniland, the cleanest place in the universe. When they confront the kids, they automatically assume Earthlings are dirty. What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? Bob Small Fence, a Mohawk, works at being an ironworker on a high-rise. Words Have Stories Originally, the European settlers borrowed many words from Native Americans. Several of these loan words are exposed. Make a New Fiend Cindy Joseph, a Native American living in new York State, lends her voice to pictures of a powwow and beadwork. Nigel While Martin is at the bicycle shop, a burglar enters his apartment. Woody the Spoon Recipes Recycled from the previous episode, Woody instructs making dulce, a Brazilian-American candy. Children's Questions Can we guess what color the early humans were? Luther A good guy wears a white hat, and a bad guy wears a black hat, but what about someone with no hat?

Outerscope I – The Trail is Discovered Willie and Cynthia try to tell the truth about Earth to the Sanilanders. But their plea fails when ""dirt"" is discovered on the pathway. What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? Kids gather to hear Frances Cole, a harpsichordist. Mr. Emeritus Entering just in time to break up a struggle, Mr. Emeritus teaches Julia Scissors, Rubberhead, and Ruler how to make a maraca. Musical Instruments Breaking out of the cartoon frame, the voices of Julia and Rubberhead hint to simple rhythm instruments made from household items. Nigel Part 1 of 2: Doug has returned from California, and he has invited Martin on a local hike. Woody the Spoon Recipes The dulce recipe is recycled again. Luther Why can't a black girl play with her white friend? It's not what you think.