STEM with Dr. Owl

Why do we sweat?

☀️ Phew! Ever wonder why you get all hot and sticky after a sunny walk, just like Emma and a slightly overheating Ziggy? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy the Robot as they uncover the cool science behind why we sweat! Discover how your body has its very own built-in air conditioner, what sweat is actually made of, and some surprising facts about our amazing ability to stay cool. Get ready for trivia, giggles, and some science-tastic learning!

🌋 Why Do Volcanoes Erupt? [STEMcraft Friday: Lava Lakes and Earth’s Gooey Middle]

🌋 Lava lakes, exploding mountains, and Minecraft science?! In this fiery episode of STEMcraft Friday, Emma, Dr. Owl, Ziggy 🤖, and Herbert 🧑‍🌾 investigate what makes volcanoes erupt—and why the Earth is still so hot inside!
💥 Learn how magma becomes lava🥚 Discover why Earth is like a giant boiled egg🗿 Travel back to ancient Pompeii🌍 And explore how volcanoes create brand new land!
This episode is packed with fun facts, silly sound effects, Minecraft builds, and a lava-powered science quiz. Perfect for curious kids who love volcanoes, Minecraft, and asking big questions! 🎮🔥🧠

Where Does Poop Go? [The Secret Life of Flushed Stuff]

💩 FLUSH! And just like that… poop is gone forever... or is it? 🕳️🌀
Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they dive into the underground world of toilets, pipes, poop sludge, and poop-powered electricity! From sewer tunnels to stink-proof bacteria, you'll discover where poop really goes — and how it might even light up a city! ⚡🚽🌆
Play along with “Flush or Fake,” meet music-playing toilets, and find out why Ziggy wants poop credit on the power bill. This episode is part science, part silliness, and 100% flush-tastic fun!

Where Does Poop Come From? [Your Body’s Super Poop Machine]

💩 Have you ever wondered where poop comes from? In this laugh-and-learn adventure, Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy shrink down and take a ride through the amazing digestive system! 
From chomping food in your mouth to gurgling stomach soup and twisty intestines, you’ll discover how your body turns meals into energy — and poop! 🌽Plus, you’ll hear your own belly in action, guess some wild animal poop facts, and find out about the biggest Viking poop ever found (yes, really!). 🐘
This episode is full of science, silliness, and Ziggy-style surprises. Stay curious — and get ready to flush out the facts! 🚽🧻🎉

Where Does Water Come From? [Water Cycle & Clean Water]

💧 Where does water come from—and where does it go? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they follow the incredible journey of water through the water cycle! From oceans and clouds to snowy mountains and backyard puddles, discover how water travels, why clean water is precious 🌍, and how you can help protect it. Along the way, you’ll hear silly jokes, fun facts, and interactive quizzes that make science come alive!

From Gates to Googols: The Big STEM Quiz!

🦉 Hoot-hoot! Happy Memorial Day! Got your thinking caps on? Join Dr. Owl, the ever-curious Emma, and the hilariously haywire Ziggy the Robot for a super special Big Review Quiz Show! We're taking a fun flight back through last week's amazing adventures.
Can you remember how robots use Logic Gates to make decisions? Do you know the real reason the Moon changes shape? Can you name that number with 100 zeros (hint: it's Googol-gantic!)? What can One Dollar really do? And which animals call the hot, dry Desert home?
Tune in to test your STEM smarts with five fun trivia questions! Play along at home, giggle at Ziggy's zany guesses, and see if you can become our STEM Champion for the week. It’s the perfect, brain-boosting way to wrap up the long weekend!

What’s a Biome? Exploring Minecraft’s Wildest Animal Homes [STEMcraft Friday: the Science Behind Minecraft]

🌎In this adventure-filled episode of STEMcraft Friday, Dr. Owl, Emma, and Herbert journey through Minecraft's wildest biomes! 🐾 From grassy plains and steamy jungles to snowy tundras, swampy wetlands, and scorching deserts, discover how animals survive in their natural “neighborhoods” — also known as biomes! 
Why do camels store fat in their humps? What animals thrive in muddy swamps? And how do polar bears stay warm in the freezing tundra?
With fun quizzes, real-world science, and silly sound effects, this episode is perfect for kids ages 5–9 who love Minecraft, animals, and big questions. 🎮🦉🐸
 

How Do Robots Think? [Binary Logic and Logic Gates Explained for Kids]

🤖 Can a robot decide when to dance, snack, or launch a cookie cannon?In this logic-filled episode of STEM with Dr. Owl, Emma wonders how robots “think” — and learns they follow special rules called binary logic. With the help of Ziggy the silly robot, kids explore how AND, OR, and NOT gates help machines make decisions, one step at a time.Play along in the “What Would Ziggy Do?” game, and see if YOU can think like a robot!Perfect for curious kids ages 5–9 who love silly science, smart systems, and a sprinkle of giggles.

Moon Mysteries Explained!

🌙 Ever wondered just how far away our shimmery Moon is? Or why it sometimes looks like a giant circle and other times like a skinny banana? Join the wise Dr. Owl, the ever-curious Emma, and the hilariously helpful Ziggy the Robot as they blast off on a lunar adventure in "STEM with Dr. Owl"!
In this episode, young explorers (ages 5-9) will uncover amazing Moon facts! We’ll discover:
How far is it? You won't believe the number of Earths you could line up to reach it, or how long a car ride it would be!
How big is it? Is it smaller or bigger than Earth? Get ready for a fun basketball and tennis ball comparison!
Why does it change shape? Does it get eaten? Is it trying on hats? Or is there a sunny secret? (Hint: It involves a flashlight and a ball!)
Get ready for giggles with Ziggy's "SCIENCE-TASTIC!" guesses (space pizza, anyone?), easy-to-understand explanations from Dr. Owl, and Emma's brilliant questions that every kid wonders about. This episode is packed with real-life analogies and interactive fun to make learning about our magnificent Moon an exciting journey for the whole family.
Tune in and then don't forget to look up at the Moon tonight with your little explorer!

What Can One Dollar Do? [Value, Choice, and Saving Explained for Kids]

💵 Can one dollar buy a toy? A snack? A shiny robot sticker?!
Join Dr. Owl, the wise guide, Emma, the curious kid, and Ziggy, the hilarious robot, as they dive into the amazing world of a single dollar! Discover what a dollar is really worth, how we make super-smart choices about what to buy, and explore the exciting adventures of spending and saving. Get ready to put on your thinking caps, giggle at Ziggy's zany antics, and become an official Dollar Detective with the team!