Science Trek: The Podcast

Yellowstone National Park is unlike anywhere else on the planet. It's the last intact temperate zone ecosystem on Earth and has a wide variety of animals and plants. Larger mammals like bears, wolves, elk, and bison roam Yellowstone's landscape. Discover more about the wildlife in Yellowstone and the threats to its existence.

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.

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 is buried before it is destroyed. And when that happens and conditions are just right, the remains of the animal are preserved as fossils.

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.

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 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. Visit the Science Trek website for facts, games, and teacher resources!

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.

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.Visit the Science Trek website for facts, games, and teacher resources!

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 of this amazing volcano.

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.Visit the Science Trek website for facts, games, and teacher resources!

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 in cities and towns is sometimes okay, and sometimes it's not. Join hosts Evie and Garrett as they learn about Urban Wildlife from Adair Evans, wildlife educator, and Gregg Losinski, conservation educator, both with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

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.Visit the Science Trek website for facts, games, and teacher resources!

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 hear what's going on. Find out how your ears work!

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.Visit the Science Trek website for facts, games, and teacher resources!

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 executive director for Boise State University's Intermountain Bird Observatory.

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. Visit the Science Trek website for facts, games, and teacher resources!

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.

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.Visit the Science Trek website for facts, games, and teacher resources!

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, from the College of Idaho, and John Gardner, from Boise State University.

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.