The Panama Canal: Moving Mountains to Connect Oceans
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Brief
In this episode of the Pez family podcast, explore one of the most ambitious engineering projects ever attempted—the Panama Canal! Learn how engineers carved through mountains, battled tropical diseases, and invented massive locks to create a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Discover how this 50-mile waterway transformed global shipping, why it took over 30 years to complete, and the amazing lock system that lifts ships 85 feet above sea level. Try a hands-on activity to understand how canal locks work!
Spotify overview
In this episode of the Pez family podcast, explore one of the most ambitious engineering projects ever attempted—the Panama Canal! Learn how engineers carved through mountains, battled tropical diseases, and invented massive locks to create a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Discover how this 50-mile waterway transformed global shipping, why it took over 30 years to complete, and the amazing lock system that lifts ships 85 feet above sea level. Try a hands-on activity to understand how canal locks work!
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