Get ready for a speedy adventure! This BBC Learning Hub playlist, packed with clips from Grace’s Amazing Machines, takes students on a high-octane journey through land, sea, and sky. From gyrocopters and tugboats to superbikes and supercars, each video introduces a powerful machine — and the science that makes it move.
Perfect for teaching concepts like forces and motion, energy, friction, and transportation technology, these clips are a fun, fast-paced way to explore how things go, glide, float, and fly. Each video comes with discussion questions, hands-on activities, and more to help kids think, tinker, and learn like real engineers. Buckle up — it’s going to be a wild ride!
Snip, stick, and doodle your very own vehicle. Ask a grown-up to help you cut out the bits 'n' bobs, then paste them together on the opposite page (any way you like) to make a funny vehicle. Give it a name and don't forget the doodad, love. Bluey says, "It looks so coooool!"
In Riding the Waves on an Amphibious Quad Bike, presenter and motorbike racer Grace explores the features of an amazing machine — part quad bike, part jet ski. This vehicle is designed to drive over land and water. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show introducing kids to some of the world’s biggest, fastest, and most fascinating machines.
The Marvels of Amphibious Weed Cutters, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb explores a local pond with the help of an ingenious machine. This large piece of specialized equipment is designed for the maintenance of aquatic environments, particularly for clearing vegetation from ponds, lakes, and wetlands. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show introducing kids to some of the world’s biggest, fastest, and most fascinating machines.
In The Power of Electric Machines, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb examines three machines powered by electricity. From a very quiet motocross bike to a solar-powered car (and even an electric hackney carriage taxi!), discover the power of electric vehicles. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
In Exploring Fast Machines, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb showcases her favorite speedy vehicles including an impressive amphibious quad bike, a sleek supercar, and a powerful rally car. It’s an exploration of speed and innovation featuring some really incredible vehicles! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
In The Role of Forestry Harvesters, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb takes us on a walk through a sustainable forest to learn about the special machines that are used to harvest timber in an eco-friendly way. Watch as she operates a forestry harvester, a huge machine that uses a chainsaw to cut trees into logs. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
In Heading Upward in a Funicular Tram, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb explores the fascinating world of these unique vehicles that ascend steep hills using a cable system instead of an engine. She visits the winch room to learn how the winch pulls the tram uphill for a smooth ride. Experience the impressive engineering that enables these trams to effortlessly navigate challenging terrains. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
In All About High Speed Trains, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb explores the thrilling world of high-speed passenger trains! She gets an exclusive look at the driver in action and experiences the excitement of traveling over 90 miles per hour, learning all about the technology and precision required for transit in the fast lane. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
In Forest Transport in Action With a Tree Forwarding Machine, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb explores the powerful machinery used to move freshly cut trees from the forest to sawmills with ease. This tree-forwarding machine demonstrates how forestry professionals transport logs efficiently and safely through rugged terrain. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
In Tree Planters for a Greener Future, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb explores machines dedicated to reforesting areas where trees have been cut down. In a sustainable forest, she learns how these machines are loaded with saplings, which they plant and water to help regrow the forest. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
In Double Decker Buses Mean Double the Fun!, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb explores the features of a double decker bus and even tries her hand at driving some passengers around on the track. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
Get ready for a speedy adventure! This BBC Learning Hub playlist, packed with clips from Grace’s Amazing Machines, takes students on a high-octane journey through land, sea, and sky. From gyrocopters and tugboats to superbikes and supercars, each video introduces a powerful machine — and the science that makes it move.
Perfect for teaching concepts like forces and motion, energy, friction, and transportation technology, these clips are a fun, fast-paced way to explore how things go, glide, float, and fly. Each video comes with discussion questions, hands-on activities, and more to help kids think, tinker, and learn like real engineers. Buckle up — it’s going to be a wild ride!
Snip, stick, and doodle your very own vehicle. Ask a grown-up to help you cut out the bits 'n' bobs, then paste them together on the opposite page (any way you like) to make a funny vehicle. Give it a name and don't forget the doodad, love. Bluey says, "It looks so coooool!"
In Riding the Waves on an Amphibious Quad Bike, presenter and motorbike racer Grace explores the features of an amazing machine — part quad bike, part jet ski. This vehicle is designed to drive over land and water. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show introducing kids to some of the world’s biggest, fastest, and most fascinating machines.
The Marvels of Amphibious Weed Cutters, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb explores a local pond with the help of an ingenious machine. This large piece of specialized equipment is designed for the maintenance of aquatic environments, particularly for clearing vegetation from ponds, lakes, and wetlands. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show introducing kids to some of the world’s biggest, fastest, and most fascinating machines.
In The Power of Electric Machines, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb examines three machines powered by electricity. From a very quiet motocross bike to a solar-powered car (and even an electric hackney carriage taxi!), discover the power of electric vehicles. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
In Exploring Fast Machines, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb showcases her favorite speedy vehicles including an impressive amphibious quad bike, a sleek supercar, and a powerful rally car. It’s an exploration of speed and innovation featuring some really incredible vehicles! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
In The Role of Forestry Harvesters, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb takes us on a walk through a sustainable forest to learn about the special machines that are used to harvest timber in an eco-friendly way. Watch as she operates a forestry harvester, a huge machine that uses a chainsaw to cut trees into logs. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
In Heading Upward in a Funicular Tram, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb explores the fascinating world of these unique vehicles that ascend steep hills using a cable system instead of an engine. She visits the winch room to learn how the winch pulls the tram uphill for a smooth ride. Experience the impressive engineering that enables these trams to effortlessly navigate challenging terrains. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
In All About High Speed Trains, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb explores the thrilling world of high-speed passenger trains! She gets an exclusive look at the driver in action and experiences the excitement of traveling over 90 miles per hour, learning all about the technology and precision required for transit in the fast lane. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
In Forest Transport in Action With a Tree Forwarding Machine, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb explores the powerful machinery used to move freshly cut trees from the forest to sawmills with ease. This tree-forwarding machine demonstrates how forestry professionals transport logs efficiently and safely through rugged terrain. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
In Tree Planters for a Greener Future, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb explores machines dedicated to reforesting areas where trees have been cut down. In a sustainable forest, she learns how these machines are loaded with saplings, which they plant and water to help regrow the forest. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
In Double Decker Buses Mean Double the Fun!, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb explores the features of a double decker bus and even tries her hand at driving some passengers around on the track. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.