MegaWorld: Big Science, Big Tech, Big World

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Grade Level: Senior High (10-12)-Adult
Subjects: Technology
Produced By: Exploration Production Inc.
Years: 2006-2011
Country: Canada
Language: English

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MegaWorld is a fun, fast paced, experiential approach to presenting a country or region's innovations in science and technology. Hosted by Kevin Brauch, each episode highlights the biggest, fastest, most exciting engineering, automotive and construction projects. The first six episodes focus on the scientific and engineering powerhouses of Germany, France, Italy, The United Kingdom, Sweden and The Netherlands. Episodes 7 - 13 will take us to Spain, Switzerland, the United States, Australia, the United Arab Emirates and Canada.

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MegaWorld: Germany

By Exploration Production Inc. - 2007

Industrious and innovative, Germany is an engineering powerhouse! From resurfacing a busy airport runway in mere hours to a tractor/tank hybrid…

MegaWorld: Italy

By Exploration Production Inc. - 2006

Italy has a longstanding history of cultural achievements, but now the country's achievements in engineering and technology are also leaving an…

MegaWorld: France

By Exploration Production Inc. - 2006

MegaWorld: France explores that country's cutting-edge contributions transforming science in the air, on the sea and on land. Highlights include the…

MegaWorld: England

By Exploration Production Inc. - 2007

Travel to Barrow, England, where 3,200 steelworkers, designers, engineers, fitters, electricians and other skilled workers are constructing a…

MegaWorld: Sweden

By Exploration Production Inc. - 2006

Roar into Sweden with a look at one of the world's fastest cars: the Koenigsegg. This U.S. $650,000 vehicle is capable of reaching speeds of 388km…

MegaWorld: Netherlands

By Exploration Production Inc. - 2007

Rotterdam is Europe's busiest port. Watch as the most powerful tugboats in the world tow gargantuan container ships and tankers through the narrow…

MegaWorld: Spain

By Exploration Production Inc. - 2006

This hour delves into Spanish science on the sea, the road and even the dance floor. Take a ride on Europe's fastest and newest roller coaster…

MegaWorld: Switzerland

By Exploration Production Inc. - 2006

Switzerland is a tiny country making a huge impact in the world of science and technology. Visit the world's biggest science experiment, taking…

MegaWorld: United States (West)

By Exploration Production Inc. - 2008

Focusing on the western half of the country, this fascinating special takes a closer look at how American scientists and engineers are leading the…

MegaWorld: Australia

By Exploration Production Inc. - 2006

A whole continent in one country, Australia is a vast landscape best known for its natural beauty. It is also a place where technological and…

MegaWorld: Canada

By Exploration Production Inc. - 2008

Discover cutting edge innovations in science and technology from across the Great White North. Step inside the state-of-the-art facilities where…

MegaWorld: Dubai

By Exploration Production Inc. - 2008

The United Arab Emirates is a place of contradictions where traditional Bedouins live next to glittering cities with the tallest and most expensive…

MegaWorld: Hawaii

By Exploration Production Inc. - 2008

Megaworld Hawaii exposes the amazing technology and science of one of the world's most popular vacation destinations. We catch up with Japanese…

MegaWorld: Argentina

By Exploration Production Inc. - 2011

Argentina makes some of the finest wines in the world, but it's also quickly establishing itself as a technological giant in South America. The…

MegaWorld: Austria

By Exploration Production Inc. - 2010

There's a lot more to Austria than Mozart and the Von Trapp singers. Travel to the top of the Austrian Alps to see how a ski resort protects itself…

MegaWorld: Czech Republic

By Exploration Production Inc. - 2011

The Czech Republic has a long history of innovative engineering. See how they are meeting the challenges of building Europe's longest automobile…

MegaWorld: Denmark

By Exploration Production Inc. - 2011

Denmark may be a small country, but it's definitely big when it comes to engineering and technology. See how the Danes are harnessing the power of…

MegaWorld: Mexico

By Exploration Production Inc. - 2011

Mexico may be known for Tequila and Tacos, but it's also home to the largest open air salt mine in the world, extracting 7.5 million tons of salt…

MegaWorld: Norway

By Exploration Production Inc. - 2011

There's more to Norway than fresh seafood and majestic fjords. A leader in shipbuilding, we'll go behind the scenes to witness how the Norwegian…

MegaWorld: Poland

By Exploration Production Inc. - 2010

Poland's long, tumultuous history makes it a fascinating country to visit. Follow a team of detectives in the Sowie Mountains as they try to crack…

MegaWorld: South Korea

By Exploration Production Inc. - 2011

South Korea is currently ranked as the most innovative country in the world. Our mega journey begins at one of the most technologically advanced LED…

MegaWorld: Texas

By Exploration Production Inc. - 2011

They say everything is big in Texas and that makes it a perfect Megaworld destination. We'll travel to Fort Bliss, the U.S. Army's largest test…