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  • STEM with Dr. Owl

    Where Does Wind Come From? – Earth Science & Meteorology for Kids

    08/05/2026 | 11 mins.
    Discover the science of air pressure, invisible gas particles, and uneven heating from the Sun in this educational Earth Science episode. Join Emma and Ziggy as they try to catch a sneaky "sky-ghost" with a butterfly net and learn exactly why warm air rising creates ocean breezes. Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: ESS2.D – Weather and Climate
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    How Do Bodies Grow? – Human Biology & Cell Science for Kids

    08/03/2026 | 11 mins.
    In this episode, kids will learn the science behind how the human body grows by exploring cell division, bone growth plates, and the role of nutrition and sleep. Join Emma and Dr. Owl as they discover the trillions of tiny building blocks that make up our bodies. Meanwhile, watch out for Ziggy the robot, who hilariously tries to hack his own height using motor oil and a tall stack of dictionaries! Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: LS1.B – Growth and Development of Organisms
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    [Ziggy’s Mailbag] How Do Animals Glow & More? – Animal Biology & Zoology for Kids

    07/31/2026 | 12 mins.
    Explore animal biology and zoology as we open Ziggy's latest mailbag to discover how bioluminescent creatures glow in the dark, why owls have incredible night vision, and the amazing way bees make honey. Join Emma, Dr. Owl, and Ziggy the Robot as they boot up the Mail-o-Matic Sorter to answer an all-animal mailbag filled with fun listener questions. From ladybug warning colors to the acrobatic mid-air landings of wildcats, this episode is a wild STEM adventure! Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: 4-LS1-1 – Plant and Animal Structures for Survival
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    How Do Ocean Waves Form? – Earth Science & Physics for Kids

    07/29/2026 | 10 mins.
    Discover the physics of ocean waves, wind energy transfer, and coastal science as we answer a listener question. Emma and Dr. Owl investigate how wind creates ocean swells, while Ziggy the Robot hilariously tests his own mega-fan wave generator. Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: PS4.A – Wave Properties
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    How Do Glasses Work? – Optics & Physics for Kids

    07/27/2026 | 11 mins.
    Kids will learn the physics of light, how the human eye works, and what refraction means as they discover the science behind lenses. Join Emma, Dr. Owl, and Ziggy the Robot as they explore why putting on the wrong glasses makes everything blurry and how microscopes reveal hidden details. From bending light with water to using a microscope's lenses like a relay race, this episode brings the invisible world into clear focus. Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: 4-PS4-2 – Light and Vision
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About STEM with Dr. Owl
STEM with Dr. Owl Join our endlessly curious explorer Emma, her wise feathered mentor Dr. Owl 🦉, and their goofy robot sidekick Ziggy 🤖, as they dive into the wonders of STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math! 🚀🧪📚 In STEM with Dr. Owl, each 10-minute episode turns everyday questions into exciting adventures. Why is the ocean salty? How do fish breathe underwater? What makes robots “think”? Powered by friendly AI voices, the stories come to life with answers that make you say “wow!” and giggles that make you say “again!” Our mission is to inspire curiosity, encourage kids to ask questions, and help them see that STEM is everywhere 🌍—in the kitchen, in the sky, even in their own backyard. ✨ What is STEM? ✨STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math—the four magical keys that help us unlock how the world works! From the tiniest atoms to the farthest galaxies, STEM is everywhere. So grab your imagination, bring your questions, and let’s blast off into discovery together! 🚀
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