SolveItForKids podcast

The science podcast for curious & creative kids and their families.

Peek into the world of real-life scientists, engineers, and experts as they solve problems in their every day jobs. Kids and families are then invited to take on a challenge and solve a problem themselves! Join Jennifer Swanson and Jedlie as they ask questions, solve problems, and offer challenges that take curiosity and creativity to a whole new level.

be sure to visit our web site, www.SolveItForKids.com to participate in our weekly challenges! If you do, you can be entered to win a free book. (Different book every month!)

Why Do We Need To Know How Things Break?

Feb 23, 2021

Dr Marsha Tufft is on the podcast to answer the question "Why Do We Need To Know How Things Break." This is a really fun discussion, and Dr Tufft gives us a really fun egg drop challenge.

How Does 2 + 2 = Cleaner Skies?

Feb 16, 2021

Engineer & Author Janice Lao is on Solve It For Kids to tell us how 2 plus 2 can equal cleaner skies. As an engineer her job was to use math to find ways of cutting pollution caused by airplanes.

Why Would You Want To Follow A Colony Of Army Ants?

Feb 9, 2021

Doug Wechsler takes his inspiration from the jungles, swamps and seashores of the world as well as from his own backyard. By showing the wonders of nature and its humorous side he hopes to motivate his readers to deepen their interest in their natural surroundings. He is on the podcast today to tell us why we would want...

How Do You Make Masks That Work?

Feb 2, 2021

Dr Pamela McCauley is on the podcast to answer the question "How Do You Make masks That Work?" This is a fantastic conversation about the many ways ergonomic engineering makes our lives better.