Eureka! (TV series)

Synopsis

Eureka! is a series of animated shorts that illustrate concepts in physics. Each program takes a simple and direct approach to the subject matter; while the basic concepts are explained in a voice-over, cartoon characters and a variety of animated objects demonstrate the principles on the screen. Constant review and reinforcement make the message clear; as a result, the study of physics becomes easy and accessible - even to viewers without a solid background in the subject. Basic formulae and concepts are introduced with a recap of what was learnt in the previous episode to build knowledge on a topic and create connections.

Production

Animation - Grafilm Productions Inc.

Design - Joe Meluck

Educational Consultants - John Kuropatwa, Paul Henshall, Bryan Kaufman, Ernie McFarland, Michael Broschart

Unit Manager - Vickie Gilchrist

Production Assistant - George Pyron

List of episodes

30 episodes were produced. All of the episodes are five minutes in length.

Unit 1: Force and Energy

1. Inertia
2. Mass
3. Speed
4. Acceleration I
5. Acceleration II
6. Gravity
7. Weight vs Mass
8. Work
9. Kinetic Energy
10. Potential Energy and speed

Unit 2: Simple Machines

1. The Inclined Plane
2. The Lever
3. Mechanical Advantage and Friction
4. The Screw and the Wheel
5. The Pulley

Unit 3: Heat and Temperature

1. Molecules in Solids
2. Molecules in Liquids
3. Evaporation and Condensation
4. Expansion and Contraction
5. Measuring Temperature
6. Temperature vs Heat

Unit 4: The Conduction of Heat

1. Atoms
2. Electrons
3. Conduction

Unit 5: The Convection of Heat

1. Volume and Density
2. Buoyancy
3. Convection

Unit 6: The Radiation of Heat

1. Heat as Energy
2. Radiation Waves
3. The Radiation Spectrum