Technology & Engineering for Kids

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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

E is for Environmental - Environmental Engineers work to improve the world around us - from clean drinking water to safe habitats.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 particlesJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.