STEM with Dr. Owl

🦢 Winter is here! Join Dr. Owl, curious Emma, and our silly robot friend Ziggy as they uncover the secrets of animal migration. Why do geese fly in a V-shape? How do tiny butterflies fly thousands of miles without a map? And does Ziggy need to migrate to the kitchen? Tune in to discover the "Big 3" reasons animals go on these super long adventures! 👉 Parents & Explorers: Sign up for our email list at orbitalowl.com to get fun, free science materials and activity sheets sent straight to your inbox! Learning Connection Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: LS1.B – Growth and Development of Organisms

🌍 Have you ever wondered if the Earth was built like a giant Lego set? Join Dr. Owl, Curious Emma, and a very confused Ziggy as they travel back 4.5 billion years to solve the mystery of our planet's birthday! We’ll discover how space dust, gravity, and a whole lot of time turned a hot ball of "rock soup" into the home we know today. (Parents: Sign up for our email list at orbitalowl.com to get fun, free science activities and materials to go along with this episode!) Educational Standard Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: ESS1.C – The History of Planet Earth.

💦 Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered why your nose is shiny? Or why hair gets greasy if you don't wash it? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and a very slippery Ziggy as they investigate the tiny, invisible "factories" hiding inside your skin! In this episode, we discover that the oil on your face isn't just dirt—it's actually a special superpower called "Sebum" that acts like a waterproof shield. Don't forget to sign up for our email list to get useful science materials and fun at-home experiments at orbitalowl.com! Learning Connection Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: LS1.A – Structure and Function (How external body parts help animals survive).

🍇 Oh no! Emma has spilled grape juice on her favorite white shirt! Why won’t it just wipe off like water? In this episode, Dr. Owl takes us on a microscopic journey to discover that fabric is actually like a giant "net," liquids play on different teams, and soap is a molecular superhero with two hands! Tune in to solve the mystery of the "Grape Crusader" and learn the science behind sticky situations. For more fun science experiments and activities to try at home, sign up for our email list to get useful science materials at orbitalowl.com! Learning Connection Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: PS1.A – Structure and Properties of Matter.

🎄 This episode is part of our Holiday Replay Series — a collection of favorite STEM with Dr. Owl episodes while we take a short holiday break. ✨ New episodes will return after the holidays! 💨 Ever let out a little toot that made you giggle? Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and a very gassy Ziggy as they investigate why we fart! Explore the secret world inside your tummy where tiny helpers throw food parties, learn where gas comes from, why some farts are loud or quiet, and what makes them stinky. A super scientific, giggle‑filled journey kids love to replay!