Ep 9. Checkup, Beakmania & Oil
- November 27, 1993
In Beakman's World season 2 episode 9 titled "Checkup, Beakmania & Oil," Beakman and his friends explore the concepts of health, music, and energy.
The episode starts with Beakman giving a checkup to his assistant, Josie. He explains the importance of regular checkups and demonstrates how to take Josie's blood pressure. Then, he teaches viewers about the circulatory system and the different parts of the heart. To illustrate how the heart works, he creates a simple experiment using a balloon and a straw.
Next, Beakman invites a young band named Beakmania to the studio. He explains how music is made and how different instruments produce different sounds. He demonstrates the properties of sound waves using a slinky and a tuning fork and shows how musical notes are created using vibrations. Then, Beakmania performs a song, and Beakman explains how the principles of music can be applied to everyday objects to create an improvised band.
In the final segment, Beakman discusses the importance of energy and resources. He explains how oil is formed and how it is extracted from the ground. He then demonstrates how oil can be used to create energy and introduces alternative forms of energy such as solar, wind, and hydro. To illustrate how these different types of energy work, he creates a simple experiment using a small wind turbine and a light bulb.
Throughout the episode, Beakman engages his young audience with his quirky humor and hands-on demonstrations. The show's format allows children to learn about important scientific concepts in an entertaining and approachable way. "Checkup, Beakmania & Oil" is a fun and informative episode that highlights the importance of health, music, and energy in our daily lives.
