Carmen Sandiego - The African Ice Caper (S2E9)
After recovering from her icy ordeal, Carmen travels to Botswana to bust up an illegal diamond mining operation.
| Runtime (min) | 24 |
|---|---|
| TMDB Rating | 6.0 (7 votes) |
| Air Date | 2019-10-01 |
| Genres | Animation, Action & Adventure, Crime, Kids |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7-FV |
Storyline
In this thrilling episode of Carmen Sandiego, Carmen recovers from her icy ordeal and sets off for Botswana, where she uncovers an illegal diamond mining operation. Her mission is to put an end to the exploitation of precious resources and to save the local community from harm.
As Carmen navigates the challenges of the mining camp, she employs her signature stealth and clever tactics. With the help of her friends, Carmen devises a plan to disrupt the operation and expose the culprits, showcasing her commitment to justice and environmental protection.
What Parents Say
This episode highlights important themes such as environmental conservation and the impact of illegal activities on communities. Carmen's dedication to stopping the diamond mining operation serves as a powerful message about standing up for what is right, even when faced with obstacles.
Moreover, the episode provides an opportunity for discussion about ethical resource extraction and the importance of protecting nature. Parents can use Carmen's adventures to instill values of responsibility and activism in their children.
What Children Can Learn
In 'The African Ice Caper', kids will learn about the significance of safeguarding natural resources and the consequences of illegal mining. Carmen's mission demonstrates how one person can make a difference, inspiring young viewers to think critically about the world around them.
The episode also showcases teamwork and problem-solving as Carmen collaborates with her friends to devise a strategy against the diamond miners. This promotes the idea that working together can lead to positive outcomes and reinforces the importance of friendship and collaboration.
Five Most Asked Questions
Here are some common questions parents might have about 'The African Ice Caper' episode.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the main conflict in this episode? | The main conflict arises when Carmen discovers an illegal diamond mining operation in Botswana. She faces the challenge of stopping the exploitation of local resources while protecting the environment and the communities affected by the mining activities. |
| How does Carmen demonstrate teamwork in this episode? | Carmen showcases teamwork throughout her mission by strategizing with her friends. They work together to gather information, devise a plan, and execute it effectively. This emphasizes the value of collaboration and how combining skills can lead to success. |
| What messages about environmental protection are conveyed? | The episode conveys strong messages about the importance of environmental protection and the impact of illegal mining. Carmen's actions highlight the need to safeguard natural resources and advocate for sustainable practices, encouraging viewers to consider their role in environmental stewardship. |
| How does Carmen handle challenges in this episode? | Carmen uses her intelligence and quick thinking to navigate the challenges she faces in the mining camp. She demonstrates resourcefulness by devising clever plans and adapting to unexpected situations, showcasing resilience and problem-solving skills. |
| What can children learn about social justice from this episode? | Children can learn about social justice through Carmen's fight against the illegal mining operation. The episode illustrates the importance of standing up for those who are exploited and fighting against injustices, empowering young viewers to advocate for fairness and equality in their own lives. |
Cast
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Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Mischievous orphan Carmen enrolls at V.I.L.E. Academy, a school for thieves. Given the code name Black Sheep, she makes fast friends ... and enemies. |
| 1 | 2 | Carmen crashes the graduates' caper, touching down at an archaeological dig site. But learning the truth about V.I.L.E. sets her on a new path. |
| 1 | 3 | Player navigates Carmen, Zack and Ivy to a secret lab in Indonesia, where V.I.L.E. is developing a fungus designed to destroy the country's rice. |
| 1 | 4 | While exploring a shipwreck off the coast of Ecuador, Carmen stumbles upon hidden treasure -- and an old rival. Meanwhile, two agents kidnap Devineaux. |
| 1 | 5 | In Amsterdam, Carmen goes undercover to nab a mastermind who's been replacing priceless paintings with amazingly accurate forgeries. |
| 1 | 6 | Carmen tangles with V.I.L.E. operative Le Chevre at the Sydney Opera House. Crackle's there, too -- but he doesn't recognize Carmen. Hmmm. |
| 1 | 7 | When V.I.L.E. schemes to steal the Magna Carta from a Mumbai museum, Carmen squares off with a former classmate: origami expert Paper Star. |
| 1 | 8 | In foggy San Francisco, Carmen attends an elegant charity auction. When Mime Bomb steals a $10 million stamp, Carmen follows his trail to Chinatown. |
| 1 | 9 | Suspecting Carmen isn't working alone, Shadowsan and Coach Brunt interrogate Devineaux. Carmen uncovers the truth about her mysterious past. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | After spotting a V.I.L.E. operative in Prague, Carmen travels to Rio de Janeiro to find the source of stolen alexandrite gemstones. |
| 2 | 2 | Carmen, Ivy and Zack track V.I.L.E. through Rio and uncover a devious plot at a colorful Carnival parade. |
| 2 | 3 | When Carmen and her crew jet off to Japan, V.I.L.E. sets a trap by stealing a priceless samurai sword from a castle. |
| 2 | 4 | The gang plays fashion police in Milan when V.I.L.E. designs hats with mind-control devices that turn runway models into thieves. |
| 2 | 5 | Carmen, Ivy and Zack reminisce about the caper that first brought them together: catching V.I.L.E. with a stash of counterfeit cash. |
| 2 | 6 | Carmen and the team zoom off to a posh party in Dubai to steal a high-speed supercar before V.I.L.E. can get to it first. |
| 2 | 7 | Carmen enlists an old friend's help for a high-tech heist: breaking into Dr. Bellum's New Zealand lab to disable a dangerous device. |
| 2 | 8 | As A.C.M.E. closes in on Carmen in Sweden, she finds herself in a perilous predicament -- and it's up to Ivy to thwart V.I.L.E.'s latest scheme. |
| 2 | 9 | After recovering from her icy ordeal, Carmen travels to Botswana to bust up an illegal diamond mining operation. |
| 2 | 10 | Rocked by a new revelation about her past, Carmen returns to V.I.L.E. Island to uncover the truth. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | Carmen searches for clues to her mother's identity in Veracruz, Mexico, where she befriends a fierce luchadora: a masked wrestler! |
| 3 | 2 | As Mexico City celebrates Día de los Muertos — the Day of the Dead — Carmen tracks a young art thief who's just been recruited by V.I.L.E. |
| 3 | 3 | In New Orleans, a celebrity chef hosts a costume gala at his spooky mansion. V.I.L.E. crashes the party — but what are they after? |
| 3 | 4 | Carmen, Ivy and Zack reunite with an old friend in Venice, where V.I.L.E. plots to steal priceless masks from a museum. |
| 3 | 5 | Carmen and her crew break into the Tower of London to stop V.I.L.E. from nabbing the Crown Jewels. But it's a trap! |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | V.I.L.E. plots to kidnap a dignitary who manages China's largest gold reserve, setting the stage for a high-flying battle at a Beijing opera house. |
| 4 | 2 | While Zack stays home with Shadowsan, Carmen and Ivy jet off to Bavaria to track a vicious villain and a stash of stolen gold. |
| 4 | 3 | Carmen and Ivy fight a giant robot at a science museum in Singapore. Later, a tip from Player sends the friends to Iceland. |
| 4 | 4 | Carmen heads to V.I.L.E.'s hideout in the Himalayas on a rescue mission. She needs Player's help — but he's stuck in school. |
| 4 | 5 | The friends race against V.I.L.E. on the hunt for ancient treasure, searching for three relics hidden in different parts of the world. |
| 4 | 6 | Jules works to crack the final code, pointing Carmen to the pyramids of Giza. But V.I.L.E. throws a wrench in their plans. |
| 4 | 7 | Shadowsan, Ivy and Zack fly to Vienna to intercept V.I.L.E.'s latest heist, hoping it'll lead them to the missing Carmen. |
| 4 | 8 | As Carmen sinks further into V.I.L.E.'s clutches, her crew teams up with A.C.M.E. to get the old Carmen back. But is it too late? |
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