
The Power of TASTE
Flavor and Taste are powerful parts of our every day lives...but what *are* they? This week we talk about the physical function of flavor, how and why our bodies process tastes the way they do, and how flavor can even wa

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Hosted by Mimi Faatz · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 40 episodes
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*Visual Podcast on Youtube* A Family-Friendly and Educational Podcast for Everyone! Geared to curious families with lots of questions. We cover everything from cancer to paint colors-- always in a safe and educational way. Join us as we explore a new topic each week.
Mimi Faatz hosts Hello From the Van, a education show with 40 episodes published.

Flavor and Taste are powerful parts of our every day lives...but what *are* they? This week we talk about the physical function of flavor, how and why our bodies process tastes the way they do, and how flavor can even wa

Note: As always, our 5 Minutes Smarter series is intended to help adults talk about difficult topics with kids. The episodes are not meant as an exhaustive explainer, but more of a jumping-off point for family discussion

Humans spend roughly a third of our lives sleeping...but what actually happens while we're sleeping?? In this episode we talk about the great mystery that is sleep science, what we know, and the great big things we don't

To help introduce our new series, "5 Minutes Smarter", we'll be releasing three smaller episodes this week! In this first installment, we're talking about what it takes for a person to be happy and healthy both in their

In this July 4th episode, we explore the history of National Anthems from around the world! Where they came from, why we have them, and how they impact nations around the world. It's a short one this week, but we'll be b

If you live in the Western Hemisphere (North or South America) this episode is for you! We're talking about hummingbird conservation and how to help out your local hummingbird population. In this episode we'll talk about

Did you know that not all color blindness is the same? In this episode we talk about the different types of color vision deficiency, how color blindness effects everyday life, and signs to look out for if you suspect a l

In this episode we talk about the science of glass and the difference between glass that shatters into pieces and glass that crumbles. It's a SCIENCE EPISODE of Hello From the Van! Sources: SG Glass Manufacturers, "The H

I recently took my kids on a field trip to Dana Point, California to visit the tide pools at low tide. That field trip led to a lot of questions from the kids and from me! In this episode we talk about why tides happen,

What do the Civil War, parking lots, and Memorial Day have in common?! We talk about all of them today on Hello From the Van. In this shorter holiday episode, we discuss the origins of the Memorial Day and it's close tie

** SUMMER STORYWRITING RULES BELOW EPISODE DESCRIPTION** Aristotle wasn't just a philosopher, he was a playwright and scientist. This week we learn all about plot structure as explained in the Poetics. Using the story of

Is the Fox a feline or a canine, a cat or a dog?? This week we learn all about this amazing animal and it's impact (for better or for worse) all across the world. And yes, we do answer the question, "What does the fox sa

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In this episode we take a clinical overview of cancer, what it is, why it happens, and it's different stages. This is a great episode is a great place for families to start when facing rouge mutating cells. #cancerexplai

This week we dive deeper into natural disasters and explore Earthquakes! We answer the questions: - What causes earthquakes? - How to prepare for an earthquake? and - What to do during and after an earthquake. A HUGE Tha

Cougar, Panther, Mountain Lion, Catamount, Red Tiger...it goes by a lot of names! But this week, we're just calling it the puma. Join us as we talk about this amazing cat and it's incredible life. References: Exposed Wil

Wonder why kids and college students get a week-off of school around March and April each year? This week we research the answer! #hellofromthevan #familyfriendlypodcast #familypodcast #education #homeschool #homeschooll

Is it a bee or a wasp? A hornet or a yellow jacket? Today we learn about the differences between all four, as well as which one is most likely to sting you. We finish the episode with family-friendly tips on how to suppo

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? We don't know! But we do know a lot of other chicken facts! In this episode we're talking all about the modern chicken, how eggs get to grocery stores, and lots of other fun chic

Disclaimer: No actual bad words are used in this episode. We're family-friendly around here. In this episode we discuss the history of foul language and how cultures change language through time. Parents, this is a great
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