Orbit: Science for kids on the move!

Orbiters! Today we’re exploring atoms - the tiny building blocks of the universe! We’ll discover what atoms are, what they’re made of, where they’re found, how scientists discovered them, and more (including how many atoms are in a blue whale!).We’re joined by PhD scientist and chemical engineer Dr. Fernanda Sulantay-Vargas from Yale University! Dr. Fernanda is also a science communicator, active with the Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), and the founder of InspiraSTEM, an

Did you know that studying rocks today can teach us about the Earth millions of years ago!? We're joined by an incredible geoscientist - Dr. Lina Perez-Angel, from Brown University - to explore the incredible world of Sedimentary Rocks, including what they're made of, how they form, and how scientists study them!💬 Submit your kids' questions! ⁠⁠⁠www.cumbrekids.org/questions⁠⁠⁠💛 Support this podcast by joining The Curious Club: ⁠⁠⁠LINK⁠⁠⁠🎧 More podcasts by Cumbre Kids: ⁠⁠⁠Learn

Ever wonder what happens in your brain while we sleep? Or why we need o sleep at all? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Davila-Williams - a pediatric neurologist from Texas Children's Hospital - joins Orbit to discuss the science of sleep, including: What happens in our brain and body when we sleepDreamsWhy sleep is critical for healthy growing children! How scientists study sleep and technology they useHow to improve our sleep🌐 Website for Dr. Davila-Williams: LINK💬 Complete this short form to

Explore the incredible, fascinating world of mammal teeth with Rob, Milam, and Dr. Silvia! This episode includes key concepts, like:What is a mammalWhat are teethHistory of teethBiomechanics of teethOur expert guest is Dr. Silvia Pineda-Munoz, paleontologist and author of the science blog, Climate Ages (link). 🎙️ This episode is also available in Spanish on our sister podcast, Cráneo: Ciencia para niños curiosos.💬 Submit questions for episodes! Just fill out this short form: ⁠LINK⁠💛 Support this

🌱 Plants are all around us! They are green science in action! We're joined in this episode by Charlie from the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami, Florida, USA! 🌴🌿 Listen with your little ones and learn all about the parts of plants, photosynthesis, life, and much more!--🎙️ This episode is also available in Spanish on our sister podcast, Cráneo: Ciencia para niños curiosos.💬 Submit questions for episodes! Just fill out this short form: LINK💛 Support this podcast by joining The Curious

The Giant Pacific Octopus is a true legend of the oceans: Able to open jars, solve puzzles, spray ink, change colors and so much more! 🐙🤯In this episode, we're joined by marine biologist René Carbajal from the Monterey Bay Aquarium 🐟🌊, who shares incredible facts and stories about these mysterious (and super cool!) creatures.🐟 Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch - to choose environmentally sustainable seafood for your family! Info❓ Submit questions for upcoming episodes: ⁠Info⁠💖 Support this

A 🐍 prehistoric snake that lived 60 million years ago ,was as long as a school bus and weighed as much as 100 bicycles 🚴‍♀️🚴? Sounds interesting 🤯 – let's learn more! We're joined in this episode by Dr. Carlos Jaramillo, from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (info)🌴.❓ Submit questions for upcoming episodes: Info💖 Support this podcast by joining our Patreon: Link🎙️ Orbit's sibling podcasts in Spanish: 🧬 Cráneo: Ciencia para niños curiosos - Links🦎 Camaleón: Animales

Submit your child's questions: Fill out this short formJoin Rob and Milam as they explore science with experts! Featuring questions submitted by real children and families!Why parents love podcasts by Cumbre Kids: 🎧 Designed for parents and kids to enjoy together🚀 Inspires children’s interest in science and STEM careers🗣️ Boosts vocabulary and language development🌍 Serves as a bilingual resource for language learning (see below)🤸 Includes interactive moments to get the whole family moving🌟