In this episode, we’ll learn all about Henry Ford, the man who made cars easier for people to buy! We’ll talk about how he came up with the idea of using big factories and an assembly line to make cars quickly and cheaply. Ford’s most famous car, the Model T, was the first car that lots of people could afford. We’ll also explore his big ideas and how he chan ... Show More
Oct 8
Wonders of the Great Barrier Reef
Dive into the amazing world of the Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef system on Earth! Located off the coast of Australia, it stretches over 1,400 miles and can even be seen from space. Home to thousands of different sea creatures, the reef is like an underwater city bust ... Show More
8m 37s
Oct 5
Shigeru Miyamoto: Nintendo Game Making Mastermind
higeru Miyamoto is a famous video game designer from Japan. He is known as the creator of some of the most popular video games in the world, like Mario and Zelda. His games are popular because they are creative, colorful, and fun for people of all ages. Shigeru Miyamoto's work ha ... Show More
10m 31s
Oct 1
The Amazing History of 3D Printing
Imagine a magical machine that can create toys, tools, and even parts for cars, all from thin air! This is what 3D printing can do, and it's changing the world in amazing ways. It starts with a digital design, just like a drawing on a computer, and then the 3D printer builds it l ... Show More
9m 30s
Jul 2025
Henry Ford: Putting the world on wheels
Henry Ford may not have invented the car, or even the assembly line, but he perfected them. His Model T – nicknamed “Tin Lizzie” – made cars affordable for the average worker, not just the rich. He was a master tinkerer, inventor and even introduced the five-day 40-hour work week ... Show More
52m 2s
Sep 2024
Henry Ford: The Good, Bad and Ugly
Henry Ford was an odd guy, but one who had a vision for America that centered around a populist, affordable and reliable automobile. He was also a noted antisemite and not a great father. Today, we dive into the life of FMC's founder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor ... Show More
45 m