Ep 2. Keys
- November 21, 2022
StoryBots: Answer Time is a delightful and educational children's show that features whimsical singing robots who answer big questions about the world around us. In season 1 episode 2, titled "Keys," the StoryBots dive deep into the fascinating subject of keys and how they work.
In this episode, the StoryBots take the stage with a catchy song that introduces viewers to different kinds of keys - from house keys to car keys to keys that unlock treasure chests. As the song winds down, we see a young boy named Mason pondering a question about keys: "Why do keys have ridges?"
Enter the StoryBots, who explain that the ridges on a key are called "teeth" and they are what make keys unique. Each tooth matches a corresponding groove in the lock, so when the key is inserted and turned, the teeth push tiny pins up into the lock to release the latch.
As the StoryBots delve deeper into the mechanics of keys, they introduce some famous inventors who helped to advance the technology behind locks and keys. Kids will learn about ancient Egyptian locks, the first metal keys made in ancient Rome, and the more recent innovations of Linus Yale Jr. and James Sargent.
But it's not all history and science in "Keys." The StoryBots also explore the many different kinds of keys that people use in their daily lives. They visit a locksmith who cuts keys for all sorts of locks, from house keys to bike locks to filing cabinet keys.
They also take a trip to a construction site, where they meet a worker who has to carry a massive ring of keys with him at all times. He explains how each key unlocks a different part of the site - from the porta-potty to the electrical boxes to the heavy machinery.
As always, the StoryBots bring their trademark humor and charm to the episode. Kids will love watching the bots act out scenes where they try to unlock a giant wooden fortress, or help a little girl find her lost key in a park.
As the episode comes to a close, the StoryBots recap what they've learned about keys - from their history to how they work to the many different kinds of keys that people use every day. And of course, they end with another catchy musical number that is sure to stick in kids' heads long after the show is over.
Overall, "Keys" is a fun, informative, and engaging episode of StoryBots: Answer Time that will teach kids everything they ever wanted to know about keys - and more!
