Hosted by Idaho Public Television · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 34 episodes
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Kids have lots of questions about science. Hosts Evie and Garrett are here to help. On episodes of the Science Trek Podcast, scientists answer elementary-age students' questions on a variety of science topics. The podcasts pair perfectly with the website, ScienceTrek.org, where kids, parents and educators can find videos, facts, games, teacher resources, lesson plans, 360° immersive videos and more! Science Trek is produced by Idaho Public Television, a trusted source for children's educational content.
Idaho Public Television hosts Science Trek: The Podcast, a education show with 34 episodes published.
It takes a special process to create a fossil. When an animal or plant dies, it is usually completely destroyed — either by another animal eating it or by decaying on the ground or in the water. But sometimes the animal
Want to learn more about galaxies? Join hosts Evie and Garrett as they learn about galaxies from Dr. Jason Barnes, physics professor at the University of Idaho, and Dr. Amber Straughn, a NASA astrophysicist. Kids have lo
How do fossils form? What do paleontologists do? Join hosts Evie and Garrett as they learn about fossils from Matthew Kohn, distinguished professor, and Daniel Luna, associate professor, both with Boise State University.
Where is the world's largest, most explosive, and most unusual volcano? It's Yellowstone National Park. The Yellowstone area has had a history of super eruptions and a large caldera. Learn more about the geologic history
Animals make their homes in lots of places, sometimes right in your own backyard! Urban Wildlife live in cities because they can find the four things needed to survive: space, food, water and shelter. Having wild animals
This month, hosts Evie and Garret and their student guests ask Audiologist Debbie Baerlocher hearing questions. Hearing is one of your five senses. Learn how sound travels through your auditory system so your brain can h
What makes a bird a bird of prey? Join hosts Evie and Garrett as they learn about birds of prey from Bill Heinrich, former Interpretive Center Director for the World Center for Birds of Prey, and Greg Kaltenecker executi
Join hosts Evie and Garrett as they learn about rocks and minerals from Karen Viskupic, associate professor, and Matthew Kohn, distinguished professor, both in the department of geosciences at Boise State University. Kid
A simple machine is a tool that helps us do work. They use clever shapes to help us move, lift, cut, and other types of work. Join hosts Evie and Garrett as they learn about the six simple machines from Kathryn Devine, f
In this episode, hosts Evie and Garrett ask world-renowned Egyptologist, Dr. Zahi Hawass, questions about ancient Egypt. Who built the great pyramids? What does a mummy smell like? How important were the Queens of Egypt?
A desert is one of the Earth's biomes with a specific climate and its own types of plants and animals. About one-fifth of the Earth's land surface is classified as desert, and they are found on every continent. Joining h
Soil, at first glance, may not be your favorite topic. But maybe it should be. Soil is a critical natural resource that provides for our environment in so many ways. Soil is a complete ecosystem of its own. Soil is food
Our podcast hosts Evie and Garrett get answers to even more student questions about force and motion from Dr. Katherine Devine, professor of physics at the College of Idaho. Kids have lots of questions about science. Hos
A desert is one of the Earth's biomes with a specific climate and its own types of plants and animals. About one-fifth of the Earth's land surface is classified as desert, and they are found on every continent. Joining h
In order to fly, we need to overcome four forces: thrust, drag, lift, and weight. In this episode, Frank Lester, education coordinator for the aeronautics division of the Idaho Transportation Department and Pilot Lori Ma
Matter is all around us. Everything that has weight and takes up space is matter. Matter exists mostly in four basic states: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. And it all has to do with atoms. Learn more about states of mat
The Earth averages about 55 earthquakes each day. But what exactly is an earthquake? Find out more about this geological event, its impact on the Earth and on all of us. And learn what you should do in case of an earthqu
There are eight kinds of bears in the world. Brown bears, like the grizzly, and black bears are the most common in the United States. Find out more about this apex species, one essential to its ecosystem. Kids have lots
The Earth is our home, but it is made up of many complex systems all working in balance to keep the planet and us alive. Virginia Gillerman, a geologist with the Idaho Geological Survey and Jeffrey Johnson, associate pro
Dr. Vibhav Durgesh, associate professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Idaho, joins hosts Evie and Garrett once again to answer more questions about biomimicry and how humans use what we learn from nature
Jason Barnes
Chief Revenue Officer APAC · University of Idaho
1 appearance on this show
Bill Heinrich
former Interpretive Center Director for the World Center for Birds of Prey · Camp Runabout
1 appearance on this show
John Gardner
author of 'Manufacture Local' · Boise State University
1 appearance on this show
Zahi Hawass
world-famous archaeologist & Egyptologist · The Man With The Hat
1 appearance on this show
Jeffrey Johnson
Regional Director for the USA and Canada · Boise State University
1 appearance on this show
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