Pollution
Plastic: Why it's Everywhere
Human-made plastics are super useful -- they're lightweight, can be molded into anything, and they don’t break down. And because plastic is so versatile, we humans have found lots of uses for it. But the fact that it last forever means we find ourselves with a plastic problem. In this episode, we'll learn about the invention of plastic, how it's made and recycled and what you can do to help handle plastic waste.
Duration: 00:41:08
Author - Brains On! Science podcast for kids
Girl. Science. Life. And the Ocean!
Girls. Science. Life. And the Ocean! This week’s episode is all science, life, and girl power! We will take a deep look into girls and science and the plastic problem in our oceans. We find answers to why and how plastic has become a problem in our oceans and what some really cool lady scientists are doing to find a solution. We take a look at the numbers of women in STEM and outline some practical girls can stay engaged in STEM.
Duration: 00:44:09
Author - The Universe in a Seashell
Burning Rivers of Fire
Rivers are known for being wet. So how did a river in Ohio suddenly catch fire, not once, but several times last century? In part three of our water series, we'll explore the shocking tale of the Cuyahoga River. We'll look at how pollution led to this environmental tragedy and what's been done to address the problem. Plus, our Moment of Um explains why we say "ow!" when we're hurt.
Duration: 00:26:52
Author - Brains On! Science Podcast for Kids
What if fair Elise and Fred the dog climbed up Mount Everest?
Lots of new character to meet this week, as Ginger the Loyal and Otis the Aloofest visit What If World and meet Hungry Bungry! Can the misplaced pets get back to What Is World, or will the Oopstone trap them forever?! Lessons include: good rules are made by people who understand their mistakes, and want to keep you from having to repeat them; pollution is a problem we can only solve together!
Duration: 00:22:36
Author - What If World - Stories for Kids