SolveItForKids Science podcast
Solve It! for Kids - The science podcast for curious & creative kids and their families. Peek into the world of real-life scientists, engineers, and experts as they solve problems in their every day jobs. Kids and families are then invited to take on a challenge and solve a problem themselves! Join Jennifer Swanson and Jeff Gonyea as they ask questions, solve problems, and offer challenges that take curiosity and creativity to a whole new level. Don’t forget to participate in our weekly challenges!
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What is Extended Reality and Spatial Computing?
04/08/2025
What is Extended Reality and Spatial Computing?
Do you know the difference between Augmented reality (AR) and Extended Reality (XR)? It is am important distinction. Our guest Alex Goldberg, is the perfect person to explain is all. He is a subject matter expert in spatial computer and extended reality technologies. Take a listen as we discuss this cutting edge technology and how it's being used in businesses and by individuals everywhere. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #computing #podcast #computerengineer #engineering Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this question: Come up with something that you'd like to build using AR that might help you or someone else. Then build it! Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com () Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve ( Instagram @kidssolve (
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Why Would You Build an Exoskeleton?
03/18/2025
Why Would You Build an Exoskeleton?
You may know that some animals have exoskeletons, but why would a human want to build an exoskeleton? Perhaps if robots are involved. Take a listen to Bill Billotte, executive director of the Exo Technology Center of Excellence as he talks to us about the usefulness of exosuits and exoskeletons in work environments. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this question: Identify 3 jobs where you can use an exoskeleton. What type of exoskeleton would you build? Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com () Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve ( Instagram @kidssolve () ;
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How Can Engineering be a Pathway to Entrepreneurship?
03/04/2025
How Can Engineering be a Pathway to Entrepreneurship?
A lot of people think that the career they are trained for is the one they will end up doing. That is not always the case. Take a listen to our guest, Stephanie Schmidt, who was educated as an engineer, spent time working in that career, and then switched things up and started her own business. It's an interesting and inspiring story and one we think will may make you think about the best pathway for your life. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this question: Come up with your own invention to solve a problem. Share it with your friends and family Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com () Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve () Instagram @kidssolve ()
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Why Should We Care About Bugs?
02/11/2025
Why Should We Care About Bugs?
Why should we care about bugs? They are SO important to our ecosystems, our atmospheres, or very planet. We couldn't live without them. Take a listen to our FUN and fascinating guests, The Bug Chicks-- Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker, as they discuss the reason why bugs are necessary and so very cool. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this question: How would you swim in a big vat of honey? Would you need wings? Fins? A Tail? Find more information on our website: Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve () Instagram @kidssolve ()
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What is a Radio Telescope?
01/30/2025
What is a Radio Telescope?
Have you ever wondered how scientists see so far out in space? One of the ways is to use a radio telescope. We have the fantastic Sarah Treadwell, Science Communicator at SpaceCase Sarah, and PhD student in communications to explain how these incredible telescopes work. Get ready to learn about seeing into deep space and into the past! #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this question: Is it possible for a telescope to see the far side of the Moon? Find more information on our website: Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve ( Instagram @kidssolve (
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How Do Sea Creatures Inspire Technology?
01/14/2025
How Do Sea Creatures Inspire Technology?
Have you ever thought about how sea creatures might inspire technology? What would that even look like? Well, it's biomimicry, which is innovation inspired by nature. Dr. Karen Osborn of the Smithsonian Institution is here to talk to us all about how ocean creatures are giving engineers and scientists ideas for creating technology that can help humans. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this question: How would you swim in a big vat of honey? Would you need wings? Fins? A Tail? Find more information on our website: Follow us on: Facebook Instagram
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The BEST of Exploring of the Moon
01/07/2025
The BEST of Exploring of the Moon
The Solve It! for Kids Science Podcast is on Holiday Break. We have compiled a few clips from favorite shows highlighting experts who Explore the Moon for you to enjoy. They come from the following: Episode 227 How Do You Create a Robot Babysitter for a Space Station with Dr. Julia Badger Episode 215 How Will We Talk to Astronauts on the Moon? with Sirina Nabhan Episode 221 What's it like to experience Zero-Gravity? with Tim Bailey If you enjoy these, go back and listen to the whole podcast. Jennifer and Jeff wish you a very Happy New Year! #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. Find more information on our website: Follow us on: Facebook Instagram
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The BEST of Working With Animals
12/31/2024
The BEST of Working With Animals
The Solve It! for Kids Science Podcast is on Holiday Break. We have compiled a few clips from favorite shows highlighting experts who Work with Animals for you to enjoy. They come from the following: Episode 226 How Do Animals Cooperate with Each Other? with Dr. Lauren Robinson Episode 222 What Do you Do when a Tiger Has a Toothache? with Dr. Carrie Logdsen McCullough Episode 151 Can you Problem-solve like an Orangutan? with Dr. Laurel Neme If you enjoy these, go back and listen to the whole podcast. Jennifer and Jeff wish you a very Happy Holidays! #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. Find more information on our website: Follow us on: Facebook Instagram
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The BEST of Flying Creatures
12/24/2024
The BEST of Flying Creatures
The Solve It! for Kids Science Podcast is on Holiday Break. We have compiled a few clips from favorite shows highlighting flying creatures for you to enjoy. They come from the following: Episode 106 How Do We Know the Dinosaurs Could Fly? with Dr. Jingmai O'Connor Episode 205 How do Birds Fly? with Alex Troutman Episode 223 How Do you Rehabilitate a Bald Eagle? with Marge Gibson If you enjoy these, go back and listen to the whole podcast! Jennifer and Jeff wish you a very Happy Holidays! #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. T Find more information on our website: (https://www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram
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What is the Bowmouth Guitarfish?
12/17/2024
What is the Bowmouth Guitarfish?
Have you ever seen a bowmouth guitarfish? Even though you might think they are sharks, these uniquely shaped ocean creatures actually belong to the ray family. They are critically endangered, and yet important members of the ocean habitat. Jen Hazeres, a senior aquatic biologist at the Newport Aquarium is here to talk to us about this amazing animal! #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to Learn 3 things about guitarfish, where you can find them, and what their greatest threats are. Find more information on our website: Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve ( Instagram @kidssolve (
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How Does NASA Keep its Missions Safe?
12/03/2024
How Does NASA Keep its Missions Safe?
NASA sends so many spacecraft to both near and deep space, how do they ensure that each mission is safe during its operation? We have Lauren Clayton, NASA Chief Safety and Mission Assurance Officer at Glenn Research Center to discuss how NASA does all of this. Lauren also shares NASA's Power to Explore Student Challenge and how its FREE to participate for all student aged-children. Find out more here: Take a listen and enter the Challenge! #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this: Enter the Find more information on our website: Follow us on: Facebook Instagram
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What is the Immune System Secret Weapon to Fight Disease?
11/19/2024
What is the Immune System Secret Weapon to Fight Disease?
Have you ever wondered how our body fights off infection and disease? It's a pretty cool process. Our guest, Dr. Namita Gandi, is an immunologist and she is going to explain the secret weapon that your immune system posseses to keep you healthy. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this: Think about a piece of fruit. How is it different from the inside and the outside? Find more information on our website: www.solveitsciencepodcastforkids.com ( Follow us on: Facebook @ kidssolve ( Instagram @kidssolve ( X @kidssolve (
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How Do Tiger Sharks Help the Ocean Ecosystem?
11/05/2024
How Do Tiger Sharks Help the Ocean Ecosystem?
Tiger sharks are beautiful and amazing creatures, but did you know that they can also help the ocean ecosystem? Wells Howe, Director of the Beneath the Waves Group, explains how. Take a deep dive into the ocean and learn all about the awesome animals that keep our ocean clean and allow it to thrive as an ecosystem. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this: Go outside and observe how animals are interacting in their environment. What did you learn? Find more information on our website: Follow us on: Facebook Instagram X
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How Do You Create a Robot Babysitter for a Space Station?
10/22/2024
How Do You Create a Robot Babysitter for a Space Station?
You may have had a babysitter in your life, but did you know that a space station is going to have one? That's right! NASA is creating Gateway, a space station that will orbit the Moon, and it's going to have a robotic babysitter to keep an eye on it while humans are not onboard. NASA JPL engineer Dr. Julia Badger, who is actually working to create this robot is our guest today. Don't miss this fascinating and fun episode!
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How Do Animals Cooperate with Each Other?
10/15/2024
How Do Animals Cooperate with Each Other?
Have you ever wondered how animals work together? And does this make them happier and healthier? Dr. Lauren Robinson, psychologist and animal welfare scientist, joins us to today to talk about all of this and explain how animals cooperate with each other. Listen to this fun and fascinating episode that talks about many different animals. Dr. Lauren has worked with a lot of them! #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this: Find an animal and observe it safely from a distance. Now try to describe what it's doing. This is how we learn about animal behavior Find more information on our website: Follow us on: Facebook Instagram X
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Why Should We Connect Science and Art?
10/01/2024
Why Should We Connect Science and Art?
How are science and art connected and why should we even consider putting them together? Dr. Emily Rice, Associate Professor of Astrophysics at at Macaulay Honors College of the City University of New York (CUNY), and owner of Startorialist, a space and science-themed product site, tells us why science and art go hand in hand. Take a listen to the fun and intriguing chat about brown dwarfs, astrophysics, and STEAM-inspired clothing and products. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this: Find an image from a space telescope, learn about it, and then design something from it or using it. Find more information on our website: Follow us on: Facebook Instagram X
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How Do Animals Change Over Time?
09/17/2024
How Do Animals Change Over Time?
Want to learn some cool fun facts about some of your favorite animals? And how they might have changed over time? Take a listen to our guest, Alex Re, host of the On Wildlife podcast as he chats with us and teaches us some interesting information about the world of animals. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this: Go outside and observe a plant or animal. Write down its characteristics and think about how it might have evolved over time. Find more information on our website: Follow us on: Facebook ( Instagram X
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How Do You Rehabilitate a Bald Eagle?
09/03/2024
How Do You Rehabilitate a Bald Eagle?
Bald eagles are beautiful and majestic creatures and they are our national bird. So what happens when one becomes injured? Awesome organizations like Raptor Educational Group, Inc., or REGI, are there to help. Today we are delighted to welcome Marge Gibson, founder and director of REGI, to discuss how her team works with these eagles to rehabilitate them and reintroduce them into the wild if that is possible. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about three things in the world that will make a difference to YOU. Find more information on our website: Follow us on: Facebook Instagram X
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What Do You Do When a Tiger Has a Toothache?
08/20/2024
What Do You Do When a Tiger Has a Toothache?
What would YOU do to help a tiger if they had a toothache? Dr. Carrie Logsdon McCullough has the perfect answer! She was a human dentist who became a dentist to help take care of the animals at her local zoo. Tune in and listen to some of her amazing stories and hear how she helped many different animals keep their teeth healthy! #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #womeninstem #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this: Look up how many teeth a tiger has and compare the size of a tiger's teeth to your own. Find more information on our website: Follow us on: Facebook Instagram X
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What's it Like to Experience Zero Gravity?
08/06/2024
What's it Like to Experience Zero Gravity?
Solve It for Kids Science Podcast is EXCITED to kick off our 9th season with a very special guest! Have you ever wondered what it's like to float in Zero Gravity? Well, we have the guest who knows all about this! Meet Tim Bailey, In-flight manager at the Zero-G Corporation. Tim has gone on hundreds of zero gravity flights with astronauts, enthusiasts, families, and even kids. If you want to know if experiencing zero-g is for you, take a listen to our show. You'll get the tips, tricks, and learn about all of the FUN of taking this very special parabolic flight. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this: Calculate your weight on the Moon vs Mars. Find more information on our website: Follow us on: Facebook Instagram X
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The BEST of Learning About Our Universe
07/30/2024
The BEST of Learning About Our Universe
The Solve It! for Kids Podcast is on summer break! Enjoy our BEST of Learning About the Universe! You'll hear clips from: Ep 192 How Do You Study the Smallest Things? Ep 170 What Would Happen if we Didn't have Magnets? Ep 63 How Do Scientists Listen to Black Holes? #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. Find more information on our website Follow us on Facebook Instagram X
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The BEST of the Amazing Ocean
07/23/2024
The BEST of the Amazing Ocean
The Solve It! for Kids Podcast is on summer break! Enjoy our BEST of the AMAZING Ocean! You'll hear clips from: Ep 194 How Do You Do Science at Sea? Ep 200 How Much is there Still to Learn about the Ocean? Ep 196 How Long Can Humans Live Underwater? #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. Find more information on our website Follow us on Facebook Instagram
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The BEST of STEAM Activities
07/16/2024
The BEST of STEAM Activities
The Solve It! for Kids Podcast is on summer break! Enjoy our BEST of STEAM Activities podcast while we are away. You'll hear clips from: Ep 198 How Do You Turn Wind Turbine Blades into Functional Art? Ep 195 How Can You Use Music to Get Kids Excited about STEM? Ep 214 How Does a Landscape Architect Shape the World? #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. Find more information on our website Follow us on Facebook Instagram X
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The BEST of Deep Space
07/09/2024
The BEST of Deep Space
The Solve It! for Kids Podcast is on summer break! Enjoy our BEST of Deep Space podcast while we are away. You'll hear clips from: Ep 201 How do you Study Exoplanets? Ep 210 What is the Deep Space Network? Ep 197 Where Could We Find Life in the Universe? #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. Find more information on our website Follow us on Facebook Instagram X
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The BEST of Animals - Take Two
07/02/2024
The BEST of Animals - Take Two
The Solve It! for Kids Podcast is on summer break! Enjoy our BEST of ANIMALS podcast while we are away. You'll hear clips from: Ep 212 How do you Rescue Raptors? Ep 206 Why are Whales Important? Ep 203 How do Dolphins Recognize Humans? #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. Find more information on our website www.solveitforkids.com (https://www.solveitforkids.com) Follow us on Facebook @ kidssolve ( / kidssolve ) Instagram @kidssolve ( / kidssolve ) X @kidssolve ( / kidssolve )
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How Will We Talk to Astronauts on the Moon?
06/25/2024
How Will We Talk to Astronauts on the Moon?
The U.S. plans to return to the Moon in a few years and have humans walk there again. Consistent and reliable communication between the Moon and Earth is imperative. How will NASA accomplish this? Take a listen to our guest Sirina Nabhan, project data systems engineer at NASA JPL as she explains how the Deep Space Network will help. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this: Think about what space exploration will look like in 20 years? And see if you can come up with some unconventional jobs that help with space exploration. Find more information on our website www.solveitforkids.com (https://www.solveitforkids.com) Follow us on Facebook @ kidssolve ( / kidssolve ) Instagram @kidssolve ( / kidssolve ) X @kidssolve ( / kidssolve )
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How Does a Landscape Architect Shape the World?
06/18/2024
How Does a Landscape Architect Shape the World?
Have you ever looked at a building and noticed the beautiful landscape around it? Perhaps you've walked along amazingly manicured lawns amidst interesting plants, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Just who designs this natural beauty for you to enjoy? That would be someone like our guest, landscape architect Chris Flagg! Take a listen to this fascinating episode to learn about how to design and enjoy the beauty of our natural world. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to think about this: If you were a landscape architect, what would you change or design to most influence your physical environment? Find more information on our website Follow us on Facebook @ kidssolve ( / kidssolve ) Instagram @kidssolve ( / kidssolve ) X @kidssolve ( / kidssolve )
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What Can You Learn from Living in Antartica?
06/11/2024
What Can You Learn from Living in Antartica?
Have you ever wondered what it's like to live in Antartica? We have Greg Neri, explorer, science translator for Antarctica, and children's author, on our show today to tell us all about his experiences of living on the frozen contentinent with scientists. He even shares the story behind his new children's book about it! Don't miss this exciting episode! #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to Think like an Antarctican! Look at your world with fresh eyes, as if you were an explorer. Write or draw or just think about what you see. Find more information on our website www.solveitforkids.com (https://www.solveitforkids.com) ( Follow us on Facebook @ kidssolve ( / kidssolve ) Instagram @kidssolve ( / kidssolve ) X @kidssolve ( / kidssolve )
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How Do You Rescue Raptors?
06/04/2024
How Do You Rescue Raptors?
How are injured raptors like eagles and hawks rescued, rehabilitated, and sent back into the wild? It's an amazing and time-consuming process. Our guest, Dr. Travis Wilcoxen, biologist and President of the Board of Directors of the Illinois Raptor Center, is here to tell us all about how they work with injured raptors. Don't miss this fascinating and FUN episode! #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to listen to the three owl calls at the end of the episode and then use these to identify owls you might hear around the environment where you live Find more information on our website www.solveitforkids.com ( Follow us on Facebook Instagram X
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What Can You Learn from an Incident Meteorologist?
05/28/2024
What Can You Learn from an Incident Meteorologist?
Have you ever wondered how firefighters keep track of where a wildfire is heading? They use incident meteorologists to help them understand how the winds, temperature, and precipitation affect the movement of the wildfire. Our guest, Jon Fox, an incident meteorologist with NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, explains how it works. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to educate as well as inspire. The best part is that each episode gives our listeners a challenge to learn more. This week's challenge is to get the 7-day forecast from your local weather station. Keep track of the weather that week. See if they match. Find more information on our website www.solveitforkids.com () Follow us on Facebook / Instagram / X @kidssolve /
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