Cyberchase facts for kids
Cyberchase is a fun animated TV show for kids on PBS Kids. It's all about three kids from Earth named Jackie, Matt, and Inez. They get pulled into a digital world called Cyberspace. Their big mission is to protect Cyberspace from a super villain known as Hacker.
The kids stop Hacker from causing trouble by using their awesome math skills to solve problems. In Cyberspace, they also meet a friendly "cybird" named Digit. Digit helps them on their exciting adventures. The show first appeared as a special preview on March 24, 2000. It officially started on January 21, 2002. After a break in 2010, the show came back in 2013 and has continued with new seasons.
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What is Cyberchase About?
Cyberchase teaches kids about math in a really fun way. Each episode has a new challenge that the heroes must solve. They use different math ideas to beat Hacker.
The Main Characters
- Jackie: She is a smart and organized leader.
- Matt: He is brave and always ready for action.
- Inez: She is very clever and good at figuring things out.
- Hacker: The main bad guy who tries to take over Cyberspace. He is voiced by the famous actor Christopher Lloyd.
- Digit: A helpful bird-like robot who guides the kids. He is voiced by Gilbert Gottfried.
How the Show Teaches Math
The show uses exciting stories to teach math concepts. Kids learn about things like:
- Numbers and counting
- Patterns and shapes
- Measurement
- Problem-solving
- Logic
These math ideas help the characters save the day in Cyberspace.
History of Cyberchase
Cyberchase first aired on WNET as a special preview. This was on March 24, 2000. The show then officially began on January 21, 2002. It quickly became popular with kids.
Show's Broadcast Journey
The series ran for eight seasons. Then, in 2010, PBS put the show on a break. But fans were excited when it returned in 2013 for a ninth season. A tenth season followed in 2015. The eleventh season started on October 23, 2017. The show continues to create new episodes.
