Synopsis
Nina joins Anna and Keir at Loch Ness to find the monster, as they don't know which sense would be most use in finding Nessie.
- Programme: Nina and the Neurons
- Series: 1
- Episode: 18: Monster Hunt
- Channel: CBeebies
- Broadcast year: 2007
- Science | Working scientifically | Performing simple tests
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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S1E17: Different Tastes | Nina and the Neurons
S1E17: Different Tastes | Nina and the Neurons
Eilidh wants to know why her dad likes bacon and banana sandwiches. Nina and Eilidh find out about different flavours.

S1E19: Making Music | Nina and the Neurons
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Joel wants to make music, so Nina helps him find household objects that he can use as instruments.

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S1E20: Distance | Nina and the Neurons
S1E20: Distance | Nina and the Neurons
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S1E21: Staying Cool | Nina and the Neurons
S1E21: Staying Cool | Nina and the Neurons
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S1E24: Echoes | Nina and the Neurons
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S1E25: Colours | Nina and the Neurons
S1E25: Colours | Nina and the Neurons
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S1E3: Amazing Maze | Nina and the Neurons
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S1E4: Trumpet | Nina and the Neurons
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Luke from Newcastle has had enough of his dad's trumpet practice, so Nina comes to the rescue.

S1E5: Snowballs | Nina and the Neurons
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