STEM with Dr. Owl

Children will learn the foundational chemistry concepts of atoms, protons, neutrons, and electrons in this educational episode. Join our heroes as they put on their Shrink-O-Matic goggles to explore a giant stadium-sized atom and find out why the universe is mostly made of empty space!

Discover the animal biology behind butterfly flight, skunk defense mechanisms, bird songs, and cephalopod arms in this exciting mailbag episode. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they rapidly answer listener questions about why moths fly into lights, how octopuses catch their food, and the amazing ways creatures use their built-in survival tools in the wild.

Discover the fascinating science behind the human immune system, what causes seasonal allergies, and how vaccines protect our bodies. Join Emma, Dr. Owl, and Ziggy as they uncover why harmless pollen triggers our histamine alarms and learn how vaccines act as a superhero training manual for our white blood cells.

Kids will discover the physics of balance and how hydraulic systems allow powerful machines to lift heavy objects without tipping over. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they explore "liquid muscles" and turn a giant tow truck into a playground seesaw. We’ll learn how heavy engines act as secret counterweights to keep everything steady on the road! 

Children will learn the foundational physics behind everyday engineering, exploring how air resistance slows parachutes and water pressure powers fire hoses. Join Dr. Owl, Curious Emma, and Ziggy the Robot as they dive into an overflowing mailbag of listener questions, uncovering the space-age secrets of memory foam and discovering how conveyor belts keep things moving!

Learn the science behind earthquakes, tectonic plates, and tsunamis in this earth-shaking geology lesson! Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they use wooden blocks to experiment with friction, discover how fast the Earth's crust is moving, and find out why ocean waves grow into massive walls of water near the shore. Grab your safety goggles (and maybe a giant wrench) for a fun, scientific ride!

Discover the physics of friction and precision engineering behind how toy bricks connect without glue or magnets. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they explore the secrets of "clutch power" and find out what really happens when giant theme park models are built. Plus, listen in to hear if Ziggy can successfully secure a towering plastic castle using peanut butter!
 

Discover the science of human biology and anatomy by uncovering the surprising reasons behind our funniest bodily functions. Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy dive into the mailbag to learn how a burp acts as a release valve for escaping gas and why a sneeze blasts out of your nose faster than the world's fastest human runner. Grab a clean spray bottle and join us for a fun at-home experiment!

Explore the science behind the Fire Triangle and understand how heat, fuel, and oxygen combine to spark natural wildfires. Join Emma, Dr. Owl, and Ziggy as they investigate lightning strikes, flying embers, and the surprising way fire helps serotinous pine cones release their seeds to grow new trees! Finally, learn how firefighters build dirt firebreaks to keep our communities and forests safe. Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: ESS3.B – Natural Hazards 

Children will explore the engineering and robotics behind autonomous vehicles by learning how sensors, radar, and Lidar allow computers to see, think, decide, and act. Join Emma and Dr. Owl as they set up a cardboard obstacle course to test Ziggy's "mind-drive" car. Find out how self-driving cars avoid squishing Mr. Snuggles and why a robot might need to pull over during a snowstorm! Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: K-2-ETS1 – Engineering Design