Popular Mechanics for Kids

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199723m

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Popular Mechanics for Kids is an educational Canadian television series based on Popular Mechanics magazine. It was notable for starting the careers of both Elisha Cuthbert and Jay Baruchel. The show's purpose was to teach viewers how things work. It was awarded the Parents Choice Award in 2003, and was nominated for the Gemini Awards. The show was filmed primarily in Montreal, Quebec, and is currently distributed on VHS / DVD by Koch Vision.

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Seasons

23 Episodes • Premiered 1997

Still image for Popular Mechanics for Kids season 1 episode 1: Underground

1. Underground

Jay and Elisha explore dark tunnels and stinky sewers to check out where the stuff we flush down the toilet really ends up!

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2. Submarines

Jay and Elisha find subs you paddle, subs going to Jupiter, and even the world's largest 15-story submarine.

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3. Special Effects

Demonstrations of Saloon Brawls are shown, Information on fake Blood and gun fights are told. Learning about how Boat Chases work.

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4. Zoos

Take a walk on the wild side with Elisha and Jay, who go to work behind-the-scenes at some of the world's coolest zoos.

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5. Cool Cars

Our adventurous co-hosts check out the coolest cars around from monster trucks and solar cars to cars that drive by themselves.

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6. Coasters

Adventure-seekers Elisha and Jay brave ear-popping heights.

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7. Sports

Build your own skateboard ramp and shoot hoops with NBA Rookie of the year!

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8. Garbage

Jay and Elisha plug their noses and put on grubby clothes for a trip into the smelly world of garbage.

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9. Boats

A very special boy, David McPhee, gets to go on a "really big boat!"

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10. Buildings

Join Elisha and Jay as they go on a building (and demolishing!) adventure when they must face any fear of heights.

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11. Aircraft Carriers

Jay and Elisha discover a few odd and incredible things including jet fighter planes and parachutes.

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12. Electricity

Get charged up with Jay and Elisha as they explore the shocking world of electricity!

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13. Food Production

Our young hosts learn the important food facts by visiting Baskin Robbins and a potato chip factory.

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14. Emergency

Our young hosts explore the fascinating world of fire-fighting, both on the ground and above it. It's going to be one hot show!

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15. Aquariums

Elisha and Jay explore Monterey Bay aquarium to learn about the care and feeding of whales, sea lions and other denizens of the deep.

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16. Toys and Games

Get transported to a world of toys as our young hosts tour companies including Lego and Nintendo.

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17. Spaceships

Jay and Elisha blast off for outer space and get a rare space program experience.

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18. Robots

Jay and Elisha explore the hightech world of robots.

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19. Our Greatest Hits

All the grossest, scariest and most exciting moments of past shows as our co-hosts travel the continent to learn how things work.

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20. Money

Jay and Elisha observe how millions change hands in the Stock Exchange and how coins are made!

Still image for Popular Mechanics for Kids season 1 episode 21: Air Transportation

21. Air Transportation

Buckle up as Elisha and Jay fly like eagles, checking out hot air balloons and jet engines.

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22. Music Production

Boogie into the world of music as Jay and Elisha learn how to 'scratch' like a professional DJ.

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23. Fly At Your Own Risk

Bike plane, body-flying, wing-walking, and boomerangs.

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