 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
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 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
How Do They Do It
- SCIENCE
- Genre: Educational
Common Sense Media says
In-depth look at unusual and challenging jobs.
Parents say
Kids say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this educational series explains, in nitty-gritty detail, how people perform difficult and unusual jobs, ranging from parking massive cargo ships to designing golf courses or making cheese. The segments provide in-depth looks at rarely seen tasks and often show the value of science and engineering. The show is a mixed bag of information -- some segments will likely engage younger viewers more than others -- but all demonstrate the value of working hard to master specific tasks.
What's the story?
Where does paper come from? How do you park an enormous cargo ship? Can a laser slice through metal? HOW DO THEY DO IT answers all of these questions and many more. The educational series features in-depth segments on rarely seen jobs -- the cameras go right into factories, workshops, mines, and other job sites to get footage of highly trained specialists performing unusual and difficult taskls. As the title says, the show explains exactly how these jobs are done and why they're important.
Is it any good?
This series is the antithesis of shows that glamorize difficult and dangerous jobs, such as paramedics, demolition experts, and undersea treasure hunters. But while the careers profiled here may be more mundane, they're just as challenging and require plenty of specialized training.
Some viewers will find it interesting to learn, for example, how to create gemstones or turn oil-shale into liquid crude. Others might find segments inspiring, showing how unusual skills can be parlayed into a rewarding career. For either group, it’s a satisfying show to watch.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about career choices. How did the people on this show end up with these jobs? What subjects did they study to prepare for their work? Do you think that mastering a difficult task makes for a satisfying career?
How does this show compare to other educational shows about history or science? Do you think this series shows career paths that seem attainable? Would you want any of these jobs?
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Kid, 10 years old
September 18, 2010
AGE
How its Made is much better.
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| Topics: | science and nature |
| TV rating: | TV-G |
| Network: | SCIENCE |
| Genre: | Educational |
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