Grade levels: Senior High (10-12)

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 the mystery of a huge underground maze of tunnels built by the Nazis. See bomb disposal experts find and detonate WWII explosives that are still littered throughout the country. Other stories include Poland’s rush to complete six new stadiums in time for the Euro 2012 soccer tournament, a company that makes the world’s largest luxury catamarans, a trip to Poland’s own Hollywood stunt school, and an amazing journey down into a 900 year-old salt mine – home to the largest underground cathedral in the world.

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 monitor factories on the planet. We then take to the seas to see how the world’s largest shipbuilder has developed an amazing new method for constructing ships. Discover one of the busiest subway systems in the world, and the high-tech command centre that’s designed to keep everything on the rails. We’ll also visit the largest auto assembly plant in the world.

The United Arab Emirates is a place of contradictions where traditional Bedouins live next to glittering cities with the tallest and most expensive buildings in the world. Dubai is the world’s fastest growing city. Anything is possible here from camel-riding robots to downhill skiing indoors on real snow. Futuristic skyscrapers rise at breakneck speed on land that was desert only a few years ago. “MegaWorld: Dubai” will take you inside the newest and most innovative projects in this architectural and engineering wonderland.

Megaworld Hawaii exposes the amazing technology and science of one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations. We catch up with Japanese extreme-sailor, Kenichi Horie, as he attempts a Guinness world record trip from Hawaii to Japan aboard the world’s most advanced wave-powered boat. Then we burn our feet mapping flowing lava from the world’s most active volcano, in the accompaniment of Jim K, Hawaii’s foremost expert on volcanoes. We watch the world’s most powerful underwater vacuum, Hawaii’s “Super Sucker”, as it sucks alien algae off the ocean floor, and then travel even deeper underwater in a high-tech manned submersible. And that’s just a start – from sand to surf, we’ll expose Hawaii like you’ve never seen it before.

Italy has a longstanding history of cultural achievements, but now the country’s achievements in engineering and technology are also leaving an indelible mark in the world of science. From the techniques used to perfect the sleekest sports cars on the road to a massive initiative to keep Venice above water, MegaWorld: Italy reveals the ground-breaking strides scientists, engineers, inventors and designers are making in their respective fields. Highlights include: manufacturing brakes for Formula One cars, testing 50-tonne army tanks, and the P180 Avanti II aircraft, the ‘Ferrari of the sky.’

MegaWorld: France explores that country’s cutting-edge contributions transforming science in the air, on the sea and on land. Highlights include the construction of the massive “wingbox” at the heart of the new Airbus – the largest passenger plane in the world, the French Navy’s specialized dive team, and the NH90 Eurocopter, the world’s first fly-by-wire helicopter. Also see the Ariane 5 rocket, the strongest rocket on the planet, and the Paul Ricard Race Track, where F1 drivers learn to drive to the max without killing themselves.

Travel to Barrow, England, where 3,200 steelworkers, designers, engineers, fitters, electricians and other skilled workers are constructing a nuclear-powered hunter-killer submarine. In Leicester, Rolls Royce unveils its latest creation: the ultra-luxurious Phantom Drophead Coupe. Next, find out what incredible lengths Land Rover goes to ensure that all of their vehicles live up to their off-roading image. Additional highlights include the assembly of the Eurofighter Typhoon – Europe’s fastest jetfighter – and a look at indoor skydiving.

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 per hour. For more automotive marvels, “MegaWorld” heads out to top secret winter driving courses where the world’s leading car manufacturers test their prototypes. Go underground and watch as the mission control centre for the world’s largest underground mine uses joysticks to move trains, tractors and loading machines via a network of underground cameras. Then, visit the one spot on earth where Absolut Vodka is made and go inside their incredible bottle assembling line. MegaWorld takes to the air from Western Europe’s largest overland test area where the Swedish armed forces test missiles intended for enemy aircraft.

Rotterdam is Europe’s busiest port. Watch as the most powerful tugboats in the world tow gargantuan container ships and tankers through the narrow channels of the hectic harbour. Then, in order to avert another disaster from flooding the Dutch have invented a whole new way of constructing homes: they float! Find out how the world’s largest flower auction sells over 20 million flowers and plants every day. Finally, come for a ride in the world’s fastest road-car, the Donkervoort, which can go from 0-100 in 3.6 seconds

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. Explore the cutting-edge weather monitoring system unveiled at this year’s America’s Cup sailing race where success and even survival depend on the weather. See how cutting-edge technology is streamlining an historic building project: Gaudi’s stunning Sagrada Familia Cathedral was begun in 1882 based on complex and innovative geometry, and is still decades away from being finished. Also don’t miss a Spanish Supercar, the world’s biggest nightclub, and the first ever solar power tower.