What’s in Your Bag?

We explore the tendon hammer. Dr Emeka shows us how this terrific tool is used to check that our body’s reflexes are working as they should be.

We take a closer look at a sanding block. Gemma is an upcycler who uses her sanding block to make old things look as good as new.

Bhangra dancer Jas tells us why she loves to wear her pretty parandi in her hair when she’s dancing at special events.

Astronomer Carole tells us how her amazing astronomy binoculars help her to see stars and planets in the night sky.

Swimmer Maisie, a Paralympic gold medallist, tells us how her swimming cap helps her to go faster.

Midwife Marley shows us how her foetal heart scanner can pick up the sound that a baby’s heart makes inside its mummy’s tummy.

Bagpiper Kyle introduces us to his booming bagpipes. To make a sound, Kyle uses his breath and fingers in a special way.

Chef Akwasi introduces us to his tapoli grinder. It is used with the asanka bowl to grind together ingredients that make delicious meals.

Lifeguard Siobhan shows us how her rescue tube can help save someone who is struggling in the water.

Air traffic controller Kim shows us how her radar map works and how she uses it to help pilots when they’re flying their planes.

We meet Brandon, a ballet dancer, who uses his fabulous foot roller to help his feet to relax after a lot of dancing.

Assistant referee Harley tells us how he uses his flag to help the referee make important decisions. His special waves can tell the ref when to stop the game.

DJ Annie introduces us to her dance-making DJ decks. Annie tells us how she loves to use them to mix songs together, and make them louder and quieter, or faster and slower.

Yoga instructor Finlay tells us all about how important breathing is in yoga and how his brilliant ball helps him to do it well.

Ramie, who is a rabbanit, tells us all about her ram’s horn shofar and why she loves to hear the sound it makes.