Checkpoint stands for limitless curiosity and the pure joy of simply trying out things while having fun. In “the Great CO2-Battle” host Tommy Scheel and the Checkpoint-Team explore the lesser known and surprising qualities of this gas.

Carbon Dioxide is more than just the “evil climate killer” – it includes many useful and vital properties as well. But, of course, the main focus is: How can CO2 emissions be reduced and our climate be protected in a sustainable way?

Winner of the Golden Sparrow 2017

Jury statement: The winner of the 25th German Children's Media Festival “GOLDEN SPARROW 2017” is Checkpoint – The Great CO2-Battle! The host of the entertainment show is Tommy Scheel. The format of the programme consists of girls vs. boys in the C22-Battle, with experiments that are explained in a brief, thorough and comprehensible way. Furthermore, climate change was explained using models. The games of the show included races with coke & mint propulsion, quizzes about CO2, fire extinguishing with dry ice, lamp replacement to save electricity, car-on-balloon experiments as well as sawing slices of wood and placing them in boxes.

We opted for Checkpoint because the show features unique and fun experiments with a short and simple explanation. The learning factor is provided through experiments that are entertaining, simple, and understandable. The show and its host Tommy Scheel are greatly entertaining and never become boring. That's why Checkpoint is our winner.