Season 1 Plot
Mikaela explores different careers to figure out what she wants to be when she grows up
When I Grow Up Season 1 aired on July 11th, 2018.
Season 1 Episodes
1. Forest Manager / Water Technician
Mikeala heads into the woods to help forest manager Kerry. Together they care for the growth and health of the forest around them. --- Turning wastewater into clean water requires a creative use of science that Mikaela learns from Brandon, a city water technician.
2. Entomologist / Physiotherapist
ikaela goes to the Royal Ontario Museum to track down an entomologist and learn about her buzzing business. Antonia leads her through the process of identifying insects from far and wide. --- Siobhan is a sports physiotherapist who shows Mikaela how to prevent and treat injuries that occur on the playing field.
3. Aquarist / Robotics Engineer
Mikaela begins her quest to find a cool career path at Ripley's Aquarium. She teams up with Kat, an Aquarist who takes care of the many species of fish there, including sharks and a friendly octopus named Amelia. --- Allyson is a Robotics Engineer who shows Mikaela the future of robots. Together they modify a robot for Mikaela's special use.
4. Motion Capture Manager / Ice Cream Maker
At a video game company, Mikaela learns all about motion capture from Studio Manager Michelle. Mikaela's own movements are captured and turned into a dancing robot named Judge. --- Mikaela checks out a sweet job at an ice cream factory. Ice Cream Maker Keith gives a tour of the plant and helps Mikaela create her very own flavor of ice cream.
5. Google Software Engineer / Forensic Investigator
At Google headquarters, Mikaela learns the ins and outs of app development. Together with Melissa, a Software Engineer, she creates an app to help clean her room. --- To help find a sandwich thief, Mikaela goes to the police forensics unit. With the help of investigators Rhonda and Lawrence, she discovers the forensic magic used at crime scenes.
6. Meteorologist / Chocolate Maker
Mikaela hopes to predict her future career while learning to be a meteorologist. Along with the science behind weather predictions, meteorologist Ross shows Mikaela how to deliver the weather forecast on television. --- Chocolate Maker Samantha gives Mikaela a taste of her career. From bean to bar, Mikaela follows the process that creates delicious chocolate.
7. Veterinarian / YouTube Studio Manager
Mikaela brings her dog Patty to Dr. Andrea for a checkup. With the help of Andrea and a stitched up banana, she tries her hand at being a veterinarian. --- At YouTube headquarters, Mikaela meets Studio Manager Mark. He shows Mikaela how to help YouTubers make better videos.
8. Cosmetic Chemist / Urban Farmer
Mikaela's career quest brings her to Sharon, a cosmetic chemist who creates new kinds of make-up. Together they create Mikaela's very own purple lipstick. --- The city is fertile ground for Mikaela's introduction to urban farming. At an indoor facility, farmer Jonah shows her how to sow the seeds for this developing career.
9. Sound Editor / Sports Statistician
Mikaela discovers the magic behind a career in sound editing for TV and movies. Sound Editor Claire helps Mikaela's homemade video come alive with the tricks of her trade. --- Sports Statistician Meghan shows Mikaela how to use math and data to help athletes improve their performance.