Technology & Engineering for Kids
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We're looking at the ideas and engineering behind the gadgets! You never know, it might inspire you to invent the next must-have thing...
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We're looking at the ideas and engineering behind the gadgets! You never know, it might inspire you to invent the next must-have thing...
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Episodes
O is for Oil Rigs - Engineer Academy (A to Z of Engineering)
4/27/2023
O is for Oil Rigs - In this episode we learn how the iconic Brent Oil Field Rigs were decommissioned using a wealth of engineering expertise and some seriously enormous cranes and vessels
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Duration:00:15:51
Your Engineering Ideas Revealed! (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)
3/8/2023
We asked for your engineering ideas - and you delivered! In this special episode we share some of your amazing engineering ideas.
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Duration:00:06:08
X is for X-Rays (Engineer Academy : A to Z of Engineering)
2/1/2023
You might have had an X Ray in hospital but we find out how engineers have designed scanners for use in a variety of places from factories to airports .
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Duration:00:11:48
L is for Light (Engineer Academy : A to Z of Engineering)
1/30/2023
L is for Light - In this episode we shine a light on the engineering that goes into the design and use of light bulbs and how we manage big lighting systems on the road, stadiums or theatres.
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Duration:00:13:20
U is for Upcycling (Engineering Academy : A to Z of Engineering)
1/30/2023
How engineers are helping to give our unwanted electrical items a new lease of life, and helping to reduce waste.
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Duration:00:11:00
K is for Kinetic (Engineer Academy : A to Z of Engineering)
1/27/2023
K is for Kinetic - Engineers can make use of the movement in the world to generate new clean sources of energy - from wind and water to the movement of our bodies - even when dancing!
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Duration:00:04:25
G is for Garments (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)
1/26/2023
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Duration:00:05:03
Q is for Quality (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)
1/25/2023
Quality control is super important before anything goes out to the public, in this episode we find out all about it and how engineers ensure that their work is of the best quality.
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Duration:00:05:17
J is for Jet Engines (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)
1/24/2023
J is for Jet Engines - Ready for lift off! In this episode we take a look inside the factory Rolls Royce use to build and test enormous jet engines for commercial and military aircraft.
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Duration:00:05:03
E is for Environmental (Engineer Academy : A to Z of Engineering)
1/23/2023
E is for Environmental - Environmental Engineers work to improve the world around us - from clean drinking water to safe habitats.
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Duration:00:05:17
W is for Water (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)
1/12/2023
W is for Water - Its there when you turn on the tap or flush the loo - but who keeps the water flowing? We learn about the engineering inside the Water and Waste Industry.
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Duration:00:20:11
I is for Insulation (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)
12/8/2022
I is for Insulation - Insulation isn't just about keeping us warm - it can be about keeping us cool too, and can be used to manage sound and electricity too.
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Duration:00:06:25
N is for Nanotechnology (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)
12/7/2022
N is for Nanotechnology - Engineering isn't only about large structures such as bridges and skyscrapers - Nanotechnology is creating tiny machines, and new materials at the molecular level.
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Duration:00:06:55
M is for Motorsport (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)
12/5/2022
M is for motorsport - 3..2..1.. Go! High Tech Engineering is at the heart of Formula 1 Racing - we go inside McClaren to find out more about how engineers help the drivers go the extra mile.
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Duration:00:13:29
C is for Chemical (Engineer Academy - A to Z of Engineering)
12/2/2022
C is for Chemical - Chemical Engineers are coming up with brand new materials every day, using tiny chemical building blocks - we take a closer look.
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Duration:00:06:51
V is for Ventilation (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)
11/30/2022
V is for Ventilation - We find out how ventilation isn't just about keeping us cool on a hot day, it is an important engineering discipline to keep us safe from fumes, smoke and other particles
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Duration:00:07:02
B is for Bridges (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)
11/29/2022
B is for Bridges - we use Bridges every day but did you know there are different types? We find out more about the engineering behind them.
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Duration:00:07:02
H is for Heritage (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)
11/28/2022
H is for Heritage - Our country has a proud heritage and engineers help to keep historic buildings, vehicles and even factories in good repair so we can safely visit.
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Duration:00:06:44
T is for Tunnels (Engineer Academy : A to Z of Engineering)
11/25/2022
T is for Tunnels - We travel through tunnels when we are out and about but don't always think about the engineering behind these structures - we dig in to find out more.
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Duration:00:07:19
F is for Floating Wind Farms (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)
11/24/2022
F is for Floating Wind Farms - we dive into the North Sea to learn more about innovative new turbines, that are quick to assemble and which can generate renewable energy.
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Duration:00:07:04