Popular Mechanics for Kids (sometimes abbreviated to PMK) is a Canadian educational television program based on Popular Mechanics magazine. The program aired on Global TV from 1997 until 2000. It was notable for starting the careers of Elisha Cuthbert, Jay Baruchel, Tyler Kyte, and Vanessa Lengies. Along with Elisha Cuthbert and Jay Baruchel, the original cast included Charles Powell, nicknamed "Charlie" for the program. Beginning in season 2, Tyler Kyte joins the cast of the program, and in season 3, Vanessa Lengies joins the program.