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Solve It! for Kids

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!)

Dec 27, 2022

What is all around you, helps our environment, and provides a home to animals? Give up? It's TREES, of course. While the Solve It for Kids  Podcast is on holiday break, enjoy clips from our favorite shows in the BEST of Learning About Trees!! Hear from Alexandra Siy, as she discusses: How Do You Tell the Age of a Tree?,...


Dec 20, 2022

Happy Holidays!  Solve It for Kids podcast hosts Jennifer and Jeff are taking a break, but please enjoy the BEST of Saving the Environment! Clips from three of our favorite episodes about the environment including: Ep 112- Can You Store Carbon Dioxide in Rocks?, Ep -117 How Can You Save Sea Turtles?, and Ep How Do...


Dec 13, 2022

You've seen NASA send spacecraft to the Moon, Mars, and around many other planets in our solar system, and beyond. But did you ever wonder how these spacecraft are powered? They have to last for many, many years and let's face it, there isn't a charging station in space? Well, our guest today knows all about...


Dec 6, 2022

Yeast is something you probably eat every day (it's in bread!) but would you ever think about sending it into space? That's exactly what Dr. Sergio Santa Maria, the lead scientist for NASA Ames BioSentinel program is doing. BioSentinel is NASA's first biological mission beyond the Earth-Moon system. Their...


Nov 29, 2022

Did you know that YOU can help with biodiversity? It's true! Get inspired by Earth Echo International's program manager, Kasey Gaylord-Opaleski, and youth team leader David Yoon, as they describe all of the amazing ways that kids (of all ages) can help to sustain biodiversity on our planet. Then follow up by doing...