STEM with Dr. Owl

How Does a 3D Printer Work?

🖨️ Oh no! Ziggy broke his space helmet latch right before a mission! Join Dr. Owl and Emma as they fire up the lab's 3D printer to save the day. We’ll discover how these amazing machines act like robotic hot glue guns to build objects layer by layer—just like frosting a cake! 🍰
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Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: ETS1.B – Developing Possible Solutions.

Who Pays For The Donuts? (The Credit Mystery!) [Money, Maket and Me! - EP6]

🍩 Ziggy's Donut Disaster! 💳 When Ziggy mistakes a credit card for a "magic free donut card," Dr. Owl and Emma have to step in fast! In this episode of STEM with Dr. Owl, we unravel the mystery of Credit. What happens when we borrow money? Why does the bank charge Interest (and how is it different from the "thank you" interest we earn on savings)? Join the team for a fun, sprinkle-covered lesson on trust, responsibility, and paying back what you owe! 🤖🦉

Why Do Zebras Have Stripes?

🦓 Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy on a virtual safari to the African savannah! We are investigating one of nature's biggest mysteries: if zebras want to hide from lions, why do they wear such bright black-and-white suits? Tune in to discover how these fancy coats act like air conditioning, create optical illusions, and even work as a "bug forcefield" against biting flies!
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Learning Connection Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: LS1.A – Structure and Function (External parts of animals).

Why Do Animals Go Extinct?

🦖 Have you ever wondered where the dinosaurs went? Or why we don’t see Woolly Mammoths walking around anymore? Join Dr. Owl, Curious Emma, and Ziggy the Robot as they solve the mystery of extinction! In this episode, we learn what happens when an animal’s "home" changes too fast, why the Earth is like a giant game of Jenga, and how you can become a real-life "Habitat Hero" right in your own backyard.
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Learning Connection Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: LS4.D – Biodiversity and Humans

How Do Stores Make Money? [Money, Market, and Me! - EP5]

🤖 Ziggy the Robot tries to open his own snack shop, but he quickly learns that eating your own inventory isn't a great business plan! In this episode of STEM with Dr. Owl, we explore the basics of how businesses work. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they discover the difference between Goods and Services, learn the math behind Profit, and find out why "Overhead" costs are so important to keep the lights on.

Why Does Soda Fizz and Pop?

🫧 Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and a very sticky Ziggy as they dive into the explosive science of bubbles! After Ziggy’s "scientific" shaking experiment turns the recording studio into a grape soda volcano, the team investigates the mystery behind the fizz.
In this episode, Junior Scientists will discover:
The Secret Gas: Meet Carbon Dioxide (CO2), the invisible ingredient that gives soda its sparkle.
Nucleation Sites: Learn about the tiny "starting lines" where bubbles are born.
Bubble Glue: Why do some drinks have thick, fluffy foam while others just fizz and pop?
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Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: PS1.A – Structure and Properties of Matter.

How Are Rainbows Made?

🌈 Have you ever looked up after a rainstorm and wondered, "Who painted that giant colorful bridge?" In this episode, Dr. Owl reveals that white light is actually a "smoothie" of hidden colors! Join Curious Emma and Ziggy the Robot as they uncover the secrets of prisms, reflection, and the "bend and bounce" dance inside raindrops that creates a rainbow.
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Educational Standard: NGSS DCI: PS4.B – Electromagnetic Radiation (Light & Color)

[Replay] Why Do We Need to Brush Our Teeth?

🦷 Ever wonder why your teeth feel fuzzy or what really happens when you forget to brush? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they shrink down to explore the invisible world inside your mouth! Discover the sneaky "Sugar Bugs," their sticky plaque cities, and the superhero mineral that protects your super-strong enamel shield.

Thanksgiving Trivia Special!

🦃 It’s a Thanksgiving Science Spectacular! Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy for a special holiday trivia round. We are serving up bite-sized facts to feed your brain before the big feast. Discover if wild turkeys can really fly, why fresh cranberries make great pool floats, and the secret math hidden in your corn on the cob. It’s the perfect listen for the drive to dinner!

Why Do We Throw Up?

🤢 Hold onto your lunch! In this episode, Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy answer a question from Shemuel in the UK about one of the body's grossest (but most important) superpowers. Discover why your stomach is like an "emergency eject" seat, how your brain acts like a security guard, and why reading in the car might confuse your inner detective. It’s a sticky situation, but science is here to explain the mess!
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