Includes the following Eight segments:

Optical Illusion, my eye! - In this STEM episode Eric learns how our brain connects separate images together to create the illusion of movement. It’s not magic, it’s science! Educational Gist: How the brain processes what the eye sees.

The Buzz on Bugs (insects) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6! Did you know that not all bugs are insects….and that all insects have six legs? In this STEM episode Eric learns more about the bodies of these little creatures. It’s not magic, it’s science! Educational Gist: The body parts of insects…6 legs, a head, a thorax and an abdomen…are identified.

Spinning Seeds (plants) - Have a nice trip! In this STEM episode Eric discovers how his maple tree spreads its seeds. It’s not magic, it’s science! Educational Gist: Plants spread their seeds in many different ways. They harness the wind, cling to fur and clothing and are eaten and then excreted by animals.

Eric’s Bear Paws (animal adaptation) - Stay warm with Eric! In this STEM episode Eric learns that polar bears and other animals have thick layers of fat that keep them warm in the icy waters of the Arctic or other cold environments. It’s not magic, it’s science! Educational Gist: How animals physically adapt to their environment. An insulating layer of fat protects animals in cold climates.

Sensational Senses! (5 senses) - Eric uses 4 of his 5 senses to identify a mystery object. It’s not magic, it’s science... it’s STEM! Educational Gist: How our five senses are used to observe and learn about the world around us.

Neurons, Neurons, Neurons! (transmitting information) - Think… and think hard! Eric discovers how neurons transmit information between themselves and his brain. It’s not magic, it’s science… it’s STEM! Educational Gist: Neurons allow signals to travel very quickly all around the body.

What’s Up with Water? (capillary action in plants/gravity) - In this STEM episode Eric learns how capillary action works in plants! It’s not magic, it’s science! Educational Gist: Capillary action allows a liquid to move upwards, against gravity.

Macro-Germs (germs/hand washing) - Did you know you have millions of microbes on your hands? In this STEM episode Eric discovers how microbes travel from one object to another and how important hand washing is to prevent the spread of germs. It’s not magic, it’s science! Educational Gist: how easily germs and viruses are spread--proper hand washing can prevent the spread of germs.