Penny & Luck: Inventing Stuff - a kids STEM podcast

claire karwowski @ wowski media
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Calling all kid inventors, creators, and out-of-the-box thinkers! Welcome to Penny & Luck: Inventing Stuff - a kids STEM podcast (+6yrs) Did you know: - a dentist invented cotton candy? - a 16 year old designed the first trampoline inspired by a trip to the circus? - water balloons were a waterproof sock invention gone wrong? Tune in every Wednesday as we dive into a new Invention Question and share the zany, true ways they came to be! Check out the Penny & Luck Inventing Stuff episodes below & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

  1. Jul 10

    Ep.57 INVENTING PERISCOPES

    SPYING, MIRRORS, SUBMARINES. This week's episode is all about inventing Periscopes!. Here are the links mentioned in this episode: The Book - Penny & Luck The Shadows of Rosehall - ⁠l⁠ink⁠⁠ Snackable STEM Newsletter - ⁠⁠link⁠⁠ Written + Produced by Claire Karwowski Sound Design by Igor Cujic More about Penny & Luck The Shadows of Rosehall Perfect for fans of: Empowering STEM heroinesClassic portal fantasy adventuresThe daring rescues of Mo O’Hara’s My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish seriesThe humor, heart and curiosity of Barbara Park’s Junie B. Jones seriesStep into a magical new world and help Penny & Luck solve a brain-teasing mystery in this action-packed STEM chapter book for ages 6-8!Nine-year-old Penny Jones and her corgi sidekick, Luck, thought their summer would be ordinary—until a twist of magic sends them tumbling into a whole new world! BOOYAH!Penny and Luck’s summer plans did not include finding a secret portal in their garden or being whisked away to a magical forest where bicycles fly, and birds are as big as watermelons! But trouble is stirring, and a warrior princess needs their help to save her home from the evil Shadows…As secrets are revealed, Penny soon discovers that there is more to this enchanting place than meets the eye. Can she use her inventing skills to help the princess AND get back home before time runs out?

    Ep.57 INVENTING PERISCOPES

  2. Jul 3

    EP. 56 INVENTING REEF REDBIRD

    SUNKEN SUBWAY CARS , SEA LIFE, NATURE CONSERVATION. This week's episode is all about inventing the artificial reef off the coast of Delaware made completely out of old nyc subway cars: REEF REDBIRD. Here are the links mentioned in this episode: The Book - Penny & Luck The Shadows of Rosehall - ⁠link⁠ The Audiobook - Snackable STEM Newsletter - ⁠link⁠ Written + Produced by Claire KarwowskiSound Design by Igor Cujic Sound credit to Orbitune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUPyFWUS44Q More about Penny & Luck The Shadows of Rosehall Perfect for fans of: Empowering STEM heroinesClassic portal fantasy adventuresThe daring rescues of Mo O’Hara’s My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish seriesThe humor, heart and curiosity of Barbara Park’s Junie B. Jones seriesStep into a magical new world and help Penny & Luck solve a brain-teasing mystery in this action-packed STEM chapter book for ages 6-8!Nine-year-old Penny Jones and her corgi sidekick, Luck, thought their summer would be ordinary—until a twist of magic sends them tumbling into a whole new world! BOOYAH!Penny and Luck’s summer plans did not include finding a secret portal in their garden or being whisked away to a magical forest where bicycles fly, and birds are as big as watermelons! But trouble is stirring, and a warrior princess needs their help to save her home from the evil Shadows…As secrets are revealed, Penny soon discovers that there is more to this enchanting place than meets the eye. Can she use her inventing skills to help the princess AND get back home before time runs out?

    EP. 56 INVENTING REEF REDBIRD

  3. Jun 26

    EP. 55 INVENTING SOCCER

    WORLD CUP, FIST FIGHTS, FLIP FAKE OUTS. This week's episode is all about inventing the most popular sport in the world: SOCCER (aka Football). Here are the links mentioned in this episode: The Book - Penny & Luck The Shadows of Rosehall - link Snackable STEM Newsletter - link More about the book: Perfect for fans of: Empowering STEM heroinesClassic portal fantasy adventuresThe daring rescues of Mo O’Hara’s My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish seriesThe humor, heart and curiosity of Barbara Park’s Junie B. Jones seriesStep into a magical new world and help Penny & Luck solve a brain-teasing mystery in this action-packed STEM chapter book for ages 6-8!Nine-year-old Penny Jones and her corgi sidekick, Luck, thought their summer would be ordinary—until a twist of magic sends them tumbling into a whole new world! BOOYAH!Penny and Luck’s summer plans did not include finding a secret portal in their garden or being whisked away to a magical forest where bicycles fly, and birds are as big as watermelons! But trouble is stirring, and a warrior princess needs their help to save her home from the evil Shadows…As secrets are revealed, Penny soon discovers that there is more to this enchanting place than meets the eye. Can she use her inventing skills to help the princess AND get back home before time runs out?

    EP. 55 INVENTING SOCCER

  4. 04/03/2024

    EP. 54 INVENTING THE RUBIKS CUBE

    GEOMETRY! DESIGN! POETRY! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing story behind INVENTING the RUBIKS CUBE! For more on Erno Rubik's STEM resources for kids, families, and educators: www.rubeit.com Join our inventor team and be the first to know about our activities, events, partnerships, inventor store and more! Sign up on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pennyandluck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Written + Produced by Claire Karwowski Sound Design by Igor Cujic

    EP. 54 INVENTING THE RUBIKS CUBE

  5. 03/27/2024

    EP. 53 INVENTING SEEING EYE DOGS

    PUPPIES! SCHOOL! SWITZERLAND! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing story behind INVENTING SEEING EYE DOGS! It's the last week of Women's History Month and we're celebrating by telling the story of how Dorothy Harrison Eustis made history by making seeing eye dogs available for people in need all over the world. Join our inventor team and be the first to know about our activities, events, partnerships, inventor store and more! Sign up on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pennyandluck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Written + Produced by Claire Karwowski Sound Design by Igor Cujic

    EP. 53 INVENTING SEEING EYE DOGS

  6. 03/20/2024

    EP. 52 INVENTING with the SUN QUEEN

    This is the story of the SUN QUEEN and chemical physicist in MARIA TELKES. In this episode you will find lots on solar and girl power! Booyah! Join our inventor team and be the first to know about our activities, events, partnerships, inventor store and more! Sign up on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pennyandluck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Written + Produced by Claire Karwowski Sound Design by Igor Cujic

    EP. 52 INVENTING with the SUN QUEEN

  7. 03/13/2024

    EP. 51 INVENTING HOT AIR BALLOONS

    FIREWORKS! PHYSICS! SUFFRAGETTES! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind INVENTING HOT AIR BALLOONS! It's the 2nd week of Women's History Month and we're celebrating by telling the story of how history making aeronauts Sophie Blanchard, Nellie Thurston, and Muriel Matters changed the world by flying high above it. Join our inventor team and be the first to know about our activities, events, partnerships, inventor store and more! Sign up on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pennyandluck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Written + Produced by Claire Karwowski Sound Design by Igor Cujic

    EP. 51 INVENTING HOT AIR BALLOONS

  8. 03/06/2024

    EP. 50 INVENTING GIRL SCOUTS

    ROCKET SHIPS! COMMUNITY SERVICE! COOKIES! What do these have in common? They are all part of the amazing science and history behind inventing THE GIRL SCOUTS! It's the first week of Women's History Month and we're kicking it off by telling the story of how Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low invented the GIRL SCOUTS. Below you'll find free Girl Scout activities. Girl Scout Tree Promise: https://bit.ly/49EfRvU Build a LEGO® Community: https://bit.ly/4a1E2UW Design a Vehicle To Help Someone: https://bit.ly/3wHrW4S Join our inventor team and be the first to know about our activities, events, partnerships, inventor store and more! Sign up on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pennyandluck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Written + Produced by Claire Karwowski Sound Design by Igor Cujic Photo: Girl Scouts of the USA / Fox News

    EP. 50 INVENTING GIRL SCOUTS
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Calling all kid inventors, creators, and out-of-the-box thinkers! Welcome to Penny & Luck: Inventing Stuff - a kids STEM podcast (+6yrs) Did you know: - a dentist invented cotton candy? - a 16 year old designed the first trampoline inspired by a trip to the circus? - water balloons were a waterproof sock invention gone wrong? Tune in every Wednesday as we dive into a new Invention Question and share the zany, true ways they came to be! Check out the Penny & Luck Inventing Stuff episodes below & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

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