What Would Happen If There Was No Moon? | Tumble Episode
EDUCATION RESOURCES: NGSS Standards: ESS What if there was no moon? In this episode, we find out that there's a lot of fascinating lunar science that goes into answering that question. Miquel Sureda is a Spanish astrophysicist and science communicator who helped us figure it out. Check out his Spanish language blog, Gaia Ciencia. And before we get to the science, one more thing: We collaborated with fellow Kids Listen podcast What If World to tell a much less science-based s
The Power of Pika Scientists | Tumble Episode
EDUCATION RESOURCES: NGSS Standards: LS ESS Photo by Johanna Varner. Pikas are our new favorite animal, and soon to be yours, if they’re not already. They look like chipmunks, but are actually in the rabbit family. Somehow Pikas are cuter than both of those animals combined. They live in mountainous areas in parts of Asia, Eastern Europe, and Western North America. Pikas are more than just a cute face, they are helping scientists study climate change. Johanna Varner , aka
The Weather Balloon, the Girl Scouts and the Unicorn | Tumble Episode
In this episode, we find out that balloons are about more than fun, they are involved in some very serious science.
Dinosaur Poop Pt 2: The Coprolite Queen | Tumble Episode
EDUCATION RESOURCES: NGSS Standards: LS 3-LS4-1 Crosscutting Concept: Scale, Proportion, and Quantity In this episode, we learn about Mary Anning , one of the most famous female paleontologists to ever live. She made many great discoveries, including dinosaur poop! She was among the first to identify that strange fossil rocks were actually fossilized feces. Although Anning wasn't allowed to join the scientific clubs that would give her credit for her discoveries, she was reco
Dinosaur Poop Part 1: Who Dung It? | Tumble Episode
EDUCATION RESOURCES: NGSS Standards: LS 3-LS4-1 Crosscutting Concept: Scale, Proportion, and Quantity If you ever get the chance to fossil hunting, don't just look for bones or teeth. Keep your eyes peeled for prehistoric poop! Coprolites are a kind of " trace fossil." Separate from "body" fossils, they provide clues to dinosaur behavior. Don't worry, the smell has long since drifted away! It might be hard to identify a coprolite, but these examples still have a fresh "look.