Bears
Science Trek: The Podcast
There are eight kinds of bears in the world. Brown bears, like the grizzly, and black bears are the most common in the United States. Find out more about this apex species, one essential to its ecosystem. Kids have lots of questions about science. Hosts Evie and Garrett are here to help. On episodes of the Science Trek Podcast, scientists answer elementary-age students’ questions on a variety of science topics. The podcasts pair perfectly with the website, ScienceTrek.org, where kids, parents and educators can find videos, facts, games, teacher resources, lesson plans, 360° immersive videos...
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The Earth
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The Earth is our home, but it is made up of many complex systems all working in balance to keep the planet and us alive. Virginia Gillerman, a geologist with the Idaho Geological Survey and Jeffrey Johnson, associate professor of geophysics at Boise State University answer questions about the Earth. Join hosts Evie and Garrett as they discover what makes the third planet from the Sun so special. Kids have lots of questions about science. Hosts Evie and Garrett are here to help. On episodes of the Science Trek Podcast, scientists answer elementary-age students’ questions on a variety of...
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How do we learn from birds?
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Dr. Vibhav Durgesh, associate professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Idaho, joins hosts Evie and Garrett once again to answer more questions about biomimicry and how humans use what we learn from nature in our everyday lives. Kids have lots of questions about science. Hosts Evie and Garrett are here to help. On episodes of the Science Trek Podcast, scientists answer elementary-age students’ questions on a variety of science topics. The podcasts pair perfectly with the website, , where kids, parents and educators can find videos, facts, games, teacher resources, lesson...
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What is the smallest rabbit?
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Some domesticated rabbits are huge, while others are so small they weigh as little as one pound. Our podcast hosts Evie and Garrett get answers to even more student questions about rabbits with Washington State University Exotics Veterinarian Dr. Marcie Logsdon.
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How does streaming work?
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Lots of the shows and music that we consume travel over the internet as data before they get to our phones and tablets. Garrett and Evie learn all about streaming with David Starkey, a system performance engineer with Verizon Wireless. Kids have lots of questions about science. Hosts Evie and Garrett are here to help. On episodes of the Science Trek Podcast, scientists answer elementary-age students’ questions on a variety of science topics. The podcasts pair perfectly with the website, ScienceTrek.org, where kids, parents and educators can find videos, facts, games,...
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Biomimicry
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Humans can learn a lot from the special skills that plants and animals have to help them in nature. Evie and Garret learn about the science of biomimicry and answer questions with some help from Dr. Vibhav Durgesh, associate professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Idaho. Kids have lots of questions about science. Hosts Evie and Garrett are here to help. On episodes of the Science Trek Podcast, scientists answer elementary-age students’ questions on a variety of science topics. The podcasts pair perfectly with the website, ScienceTrek.org, where kids, parents...
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Rabbits
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Rabbits have large ears, but not only to help them hear better. Did you know those long ears also help spread heat and regulate their body temperature? Join hosts Evie and Garrett as they answer more student questions about rabbits with help from Washington State University Exotics Veterinarian Dr. Marcie Logsdon. Kids have lots of questions about science. Hosts Evie and Garrett are here to help. On episodes of the Science Trek Podcast, scientists answer elementary-age students’ questions on a variety of science topics. The podcasts pair perfectly with the website, ...
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Television & Streaming
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Television, more often called TV, is that busy, colorful rectangle that brings information and entertainment from all over the world right into your living room. Hosts Evie and Garrett answer students' questions with Idaho Public Television engineers Craig Koster and Rich Van Genden. Kids have lots of questions about science. Hosts Evie and Garrett are here to help. On episodes of the Science Trek Podcast, scientists answer elementary-age students’ questions on a variety of science topics. The podcasts pair perfectly with the website, ScienceTrek.org, where kids, parents and educators...
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Asteroids and Comets
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Associate Professor Brian Jackson from Boise State University's physics department and NASA microgravity team leader at BSU Camille Eddy join Evie and Garrett to learn about asteroids and comets, from their impacts on Earth and the Moon to the far-flung reaches of our solar system. Kids have lots of questions about science. Hosts Evie and Garrett are here to help. On episodes of the Science Trek Podcast, scientists answer elementary-age students’ questions on a variety of science topics. The podcasts pair perfectly with the website, ScienceTrek.org, where kids, parents and educators can...
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Garbage
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Have you thrown something away today? If you are like most people, the answer would be “yes.” Where does it go? What can we do to decrease the amount of garbage we create? Science Trek Podcast hosts Evie and Garrett explore the science of garbage with City of Boise trash and recycling coordinator Megan Durrell and Ada County deputy solid waste collector Ted Hutchinson. Kids have lots of questions about science. Hosts Evie and Garrett are here to help. On episodes of the Science Trek Podcast, scientists answer elementary-age students’ questions on a variety of science topics. The...
info_outlineAssociate Professor Brian Jackson from Boise State University's physics department and NASA microgravity team leader at BSU Camille Eddy join Evie and Garrett to learn about asteroids and comets, from their impacts on Earth and the Moon to the far-flung reaches of our solar system.
Kids have lots of questions about science. Hosts Evie and Garrett are here to help. On episodes of the Science Trek Podcast, scientists answer elementary-age students’ questions on a variety of science topics. The podcasts pair perfectly with the website, ScienceTrek.org, where kids, parents and educators can find videos, facts, games, teacher resources, lesson plans, 360° immersive videos and more! Science Trek is produced by Idaho Public Television, a trusted source for children's educational content.