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STEM with Dr. Owl

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STEM with Dr. Owl
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  • STEM with Dr. Owl

    [Ziggy’s Mailbag] Why Is Grass Green & How Does Corn Grow? – Plant Science Q&A for Kids

    07/24/2026 | 13 mins.
    Discover the plant biology behind roots, corn, moss, flowers, chlorophyll, and colorful fruits in this exciting mailbag episode! Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they rapidly answer listener questions about why some vegetables grow underground, how corn silks become kernels, why moss grows on trees, why grass is green, and how flowers and fruit pigments work.
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    Why Does Time Keep Going? – Physics & Clocks for Kids

    07/22/2026 | 12 mins.
    Kids learn what time is, how clocks measure repeating patterns, and why physics gives time a one-way direction. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they investigate sundials, melting ice, the arrow of time, and even Einstein’s surprising discovery about gravity and time.

    Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: ESS1.A – Patterns in the Sun and Sky
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    How Does a Submarine Dive? – Buoyancy & Physics for Kids

    07/20/2026 | 11 mins.
    Discover the physics of buoyancy, water displacement, and how heavy metal objects can float in this exciting underwater adventure. Join Emma, Dr. Owl, and Ziggy the Robot as they explore the secrets of ballast tanks, neutral buoyancy, and compressed air, plus stick around until the very end for a secret, high-energy hyperpop song about submarines! Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: PS2.A – Forces and Motion
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    [Replay] Who Lives the Longest on Earth? – Biology & Animal Science for Kids

    07/17/2026 | 11 mins.
    Discover the fascinating world of animal biology as we explore creatures that can outlive humans by hundreds of years. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they dive into the science of aging to uncover the secrets of 500-year-old sharks, ancient clams, and a jellyfish that can press the restart button on its own life! It's a time-traveling journey to meet the oldest animals on our planet. Want more fun science? Sign up for our email list at orbitalowl.com to get free materials and experiments related to this episode. Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: LS1.B – Growth and Development of Organisms
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    [Replay] Why Doesn't Plastic Rot? – Chemistry & Environmental Science for Kids

    07/15/2026 | 10 mins.
    In this episode, kids will learn the foundational chemistry of plastic molecules and the environmental science behind why plastic takes hundreds of years to break down. Join Dr. Owl, Curious Emma, and a very confused robot named Ziggy as they discover the sneaky "LEGO chains" that make up our everyday lunchboxes! Plus, play along with our interactive trivia to find out how small choices can help protect our oceans and wildlife. Want more fun science? Sign up for our email list at orbitalowl.com to get free materials and experiments related to this episode. Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: 5-ESS3.C – Human Impacts on Earth Systems
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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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