Orbit: Science for kids on the move!

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EDUCATION FOR KIDS
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Kids ask + scientists answer! Featuring scientists from leading museums, universities, zoos, and more! Perfect for families with children ages 3-10 🌟 Submit your kids' questions: www.cumbrekids.org/questions A podcast by Cumbre Kids. Episodes in Spanish on: 🧬 Cráneo: Ciencia para niños curiosos 🦎 Camaleón: Animales para niños curiosos

JAN 13

Sedimentary Rocks: Nature's time machines!

Did you know that studying rocks today can teach us about the Earth millions of years ago!? We're joined by an incredible geoscientist - Dr. Lina Perez-Angel, from Brown University - to explore the incredible world of Sedimentary Rocks, including what they're made of, how they form, and how scientists study them! 💬 Submit your kids' questions! ⁠⁠⁠www.cumbrekids.org/questions⁠⁠⁠ 💛 Support this podcast by joining The Curious Club: ⁠⁠⁠LINK⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 More podcasts by Cumbre Kids: ⁠⁠⁠Learn more⁠⁠⁠ 🎙️ This episode is available in Spanish on our sister podcast, Cráneo: Ciencia para niños curiosos. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A message for parents about our values: ⁠⁠⁠LINK⁠ This episode was supported in part by the National Science Foundation Grant 2402100 from the Division of Earth Science.

31 min
12/09/2025

Why do we dream?

Ever wonder what happens in your brain while we sleep? Or why we need o sleep at all? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Davila-Williams - a pediatric neurologist from Texas Children's Hospital - joins Orbit to discuss the science of sleep, including: What happens in our brain and body when we sleepDreamsWhy sleep is critical for healthy growing children! How scientists study sleep and technology they useHow to improve our sleep🌐 Website for Dr. Davila-Williams: LINK 💬 Complete this short form to submit questions for episodes! ⁠⁠www.cumbrekids.org/questions⁠⁠ 💛 Support this podcast by joining The Curious Club: ⁠⁠LINK⁠⁠ 🎧 More podcasts by Cumbre Kids: ⁠⁠LINK⁠⁠ 🎙️ This episode is also available in Spanish on our sister podcast, Cráneo: Ciencia para niños curiosos. A message for parents about our values here: ⁠⁠LINK

32 min
11/18/2025

Mammal teeth: Elephants, whales, humans and more!

Explore the incredible, fascinating world of mammal teeth with Rob, Milam, and Dr. Silvia! This episode includes key concepts, like: What is a mammalWhat are teethHistory of teethBiomechanics of teethOur expert guest is Dr. Silvia Pineda-Munoz, paleontologist and author of the science blog, Climate Ages (link). 🎙️ This episode is also available in Spanish on our sister podcast, Cráneo: Ciencia para niños curiosos.💬 Submit questions for episodes! Just fill out this short form: ⁠LINK⁠💛 Support this podcast by joining The Curious Club: ⁠LINK⁠🎧 More podcasts by Cumbre Kids: ⁠LINK⁠ A message for parents about our values here: ⁠LINK

31 min
10/28/2025

The Secret Life of Plants

🌱 Plants are all around us! They are green science in action! We're joined in this episode by Charlie from the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami, Florida, USA! 🌴🌿 Listen with your little ones and learn all about the parts of plants, photosynthesis, life, and much more! -- 🎙️ This episode is also available in Spanish on our sister podcast, Cráneo: Ciencia para niños curiosos. 💬 Submit questions for episodes! Just fill out this short form: LINK 💛 Support this podcast by joining The Curious Club: LINK 🎧 More podcasts by Cumbre Kids: LINK A message for parents from our executive producer about our values here: LINK

35 min
09/18/2025

Giant Pacific Octopus: 8 arms and 9 brains!

The Giant Pacific Octopus is a true legend of the oceans: Able to open jars, solve puzzles, spray ink, change colors and so much more! 🐙🤯 In this episode, we're joined by marine biologist René Carbajal from the Monterey Bay Aquarium 🐟🌊, who shares incredible facts and stories about these mysterious (and super cool!) creatures. 🐟 Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch - to choose environmentally sustainable seafood for your family! Info ❓ Submit questions for upcoming episodes: ⁠Info⁠💖 Support this podcast by joining the Curious Club: ⁠Link⁠🎙️ Orbit's sibling podcasts in Spanish: 🧬 Cráneo: Ciencia para niños curiosos - ⁠Links⁠🦎 Camaleón: Animales par aniños curiosos - ⁠Links⁠ Orbit is produced by Cumbre Kids: ⁠Website Contact our team: kids@cumbremedia.com A message for parents about our values, from our executive producer : ⁠LINK⁠

30 min
09/15/2025

Titanoboa: The largest snake that ever lived

A 🐍 prehistoric snake that lived 60 million years ago ,was as long as a school bus and weighed as much as 100 bicycles 🚴‍♀️🚴? Sounds interesting 🤯 – let's learn more! We're joined in this episode by Dr. Carlos Jaramillo, from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (info)🌴. ❓ Submit questions for upcoming episodes: Info💖 Support this podcast by joining our Curios Club: Link🎙️ Orbit's sibling podcasts in Spanish: 🧬 Cráneo: Ciencia para niños curiosos - Links🦎 Camaleón: Animales par aniños curiosos - Links Orbit is produced by Cumbre Kids: Website Want to collaborate? Contact our team: kids@cumbremedia.com A message for parents about our values, from our executive producer : ⁠⁠LINK⁠⁠

33 min
09/14/2025

Trailer: Get to know Orbit!

Submit your child's questions: Fill out this short form Join Rob and Milam as they explore science with experts! Featuring questions submitted by real children and families! Why parents love podcasts by Cumbre Kids: 🎧 Designed for parents and kids to enjoy together🚀 Inspires children’s interest in science and STEM careers🗣️ Boosts vocabulary and language development🌍 Serves as a bilingual resource for language learning (see below)🤸 Includes interactive moments to get the whole family moving🌟 Encourages children to be curious about the world… and so much more!"Orbit" is produced by Cumbre Kids (⁠website⁠). Each episode is available in Spanish! Check out the podcasts: Cráneo: Ciencia para niños curiosos (links)Camaleón: Animales par aniños curiosos (links)

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Trailer: Get to know Orbit!

Submit your child's questions: Fill out this short form Join Rob and Milam as they explore science with experts! Featuring questions submitted by real children and families! Why parents love podcasts by Cumbre Kids: 🎧 Designed for parents and kids to enjoy together🚀 Inspires children’s interest in science and STEM careers🗣️ Boosts vocabulary and language development🌍 Serves as a bilingual resource for language learning (see below)🤸 Includes interactive moments to get the whole family moving🌟 Encourages children to be curious about the world… and so much more!"Orbit" is produced by Cumbre Kids (⁠website⁠). Each episode is available in Spanish! Check out the podcasts: Cráneo: Ciencia para niños curiosos (links)Camaleón: Animales par aniños curiosos (links)

09/14/2025

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9 Ratings

Love Orbit!

09/15/2025

RAS1993_

Big fan of Cumbre Kids. So excited to see the new podcast out! (And Milam is awesome!)
Educational and Fun!

09/15/2025

Webs713

We are so excited for this new show. Can’t wait for future episodes!

Kids ask + scientists answer! Featuring scientists from leading museums, universities, zoos, and more! Perfect for families with children ages 3-10 🌟 Submit your kids' questions: www.cumbrekids.org/questions A podcast by Cumbre Kids. Episodes in Spanish on: 🧬 Cráneo: Ciencia para niños curiosos 🦎 Camaleón: Animales para niños curiosos