STEM with Dr. Owl

• 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! 🤖🦉

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• 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! Don't forget to sign up for our email list to get fun science activities and useful materials delivered to you at orbitalowl.com Learning Connection Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: LS1.A – Structure and Function (External parts of animals).

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• 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. For fun worksheets and experiments to go along with this episode, sign up for our email list to get useful science materials at orbitalowl.com! Learning Connection Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: LS4.D – Biodiversity and Humans

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• 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.

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• 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? Don't forget to sign up for our email list at orbitalowl.com to get useful science materials and fun activities delivered straight to your inbox! Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: PS1.A – Structure and Properties of Matter.

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