The Impact of Cartoon Characters of Color on Emerging Science Identities of Elementary Aged BIPOC Students

The purpose of this study is the exploration of science identity formation in children and further, if a leisure activity such as watching cartoon television where cartoons are engaging in science activities would positively impact students' science identities. The theory behind this is students are seeing their cultural/racial/ethnic identities reflected in the characters who are engaging in science, which then provides science representation for youth that might not have more traditional forms of scientific representation.