Cyberchase

Cyberchase is an ongoing animated educational children's television series. It was created to teach basic science, technology, engineering, and mathematics concepts, mainly math and, more recently, environmental science. It includes action-adventure, science fiction, mystery, and comedy elements.

Cyberchase has aired since 2002 on PBS Kids and been produced by Canada-based animation studio Nelvana and Thirteen/WNET New York. It is the third-longest currently running PBS Kids series, after Sesame Street (1969–) and Arthur (1996–). It is also the central component of the Cyberchase brand.

The main plot centers on three Earth children (Inez, Jackie, and Matt) and their robotic bird friend Digit, in their quest to protect Cyberspace and its ruler Motherboard. This usually involves developing and applying a STEM concept under time pressure to thwart the villainous Hacker's plans. After each episode is Cyberchase For Real, a live-action segment that demonstrates the same topic in a more practical context. The show's website, Cyberchase Online, hosts interactive and supplementary materials such as games and activities.

Cyberchase's learning goals are to demonstrate the usefulness and universality of math, foster enthusiasm and confidence for the subject, and help improve problem-solving skills. The show's content is designed to reflect national curriculum standards and has been vetted by formative and summative research.

Characters

 * Matt
 * Slider