100 episodes

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 Jeff Gonyea as they ask questions, solve problems, and offer challenges that take curiosity and creativity to a whole new level.
Don’t forget to participate in our weekly challenges! If you do, you can be entered to win a free book. (Different book every month!)

SolveItForKids podcast Jennifer Swanson/Jeff Gonyea

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 29 Ratings

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 Jeff Gonyea as they ask questions, solve problems, and offer challenges that take curiosity and creativity to a whole new level.
Don’t forget to participate in our weekly challenges! If you do, you can be entered to win a free book. (Different book every month!)

    How Much is there Still to Learn About the Ocean?

    How Much is there Still to Learn About the Ocean?

    How much do we know about the ocean? And how much is there still to learn? TONS! Aquanaut and scientist Brian Helmuth is on our show today to talk about all of the amazing things he has learned about while studying the ocean for his entire career. Listen and celebrate our 200th episode with a repeat visit from our very first amazing guest! 

    • 38 min
    What Would it Look Like if We Lived in Space?

    What Would it Look Like if We Lived in Space?

    What do you think it would look like if we lived in space? Would we have houses? Mobile homes? Moon buggies? What kind of food would we eat? Entrepreneur and Axiom astronaut John Shoffner is here to talk to us about what it's like to live in space for a short time. And he challenges us to participate in the International Space Art and Poetry Contest to share your ideas! 

    • 29 min
    How do Old Wind Turbines Blades Become Art?

    How do Old Wind Turbines Blades Become Art?

    Have you seen those giant wind turbines across the country? Ever wondered what happens to the blades when they have to be replaced? They can be recycled! Take a listen to our guest, Brian Donahue, with Canvus, a company who manufactures furniture out of old wind turbine blades. You may have some of these awesome structures in your community right now. What an awesome combination of STEM, ART, and recycling. 

    • 38 min
    Where Could We Find Life in the Solar System?

    Where Could We Find Life in the Solar System?

    We now know that the universe is vast and filled with billions of stars. But where could we find life? It's such a big place to search, so why not start with our own solar system. What are we doing to search for life here? Natasha Carr, a PhD candidate studying physics and space science at the University of Leicester, has a lot of thoughts about this. She is sharing them with us today. Don't miss this excellent out-of-this-world episode! 

    • 33 min
    How Long Can Humans Live Underwater?

    How Long Can Humans Live Underwater?

    Humans have live over a year in space, but how long can they live underwater? Not many people can answer that question, but our amazing guest can. Known as Dr. Deep Sea, Dr. Joseph Dituri has spent 100 days living underwater. He is on our show to tell us what it was like and how exciting it was to experience the ocean up close! 

    • 28 min
    How Can You Use Music to Get Kids Excited About STEM?

    How Can You Use Music to Get Kids Excited About STEM?

    How can you get kids excited about STEM? Put it to music! That's exactly what our guest today has done. Victor Villegas is a Digital and Technology Coordinator for Oregon State University by day and the "DroneSinger" at night! You'll want to tune in to hear how Victor turns STEM topics in to amazing music and songs.  You may even get to hear one performed on the show! 

    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
29 Ratings

29 Ratings

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Best ever

Our family loves it and its good for kids thanks!!!!

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Exelent content and great for kids

My kids love this podcast and they enjoy the content and like how fun it can get and I love this podcast beacuse it can keep my kids quite for hours they plug thier headphones in and listen for hours at a time

STEM Lover ,

Awesome Podcast

SolveIt! For Kids Podcasts are great for kids at home and in the classroom. My students have loved exploring the storied, problems and passion on these STEM experts have shared. These podcasts are a great way for kids to use their imagination and creativity to bring STEM topics to life. Highly recommend checking out. Give it a listen!

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