I Slept Through Science

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Have you ever felt like you slept through science when you were in school, but now wish you could understand the world around you better? Then this podcast is for you! Each week Cheryl asks a science question and Ryan, a science teacher, does his best to answer. From boiling water to shooting stars and everything in between, listen along and learn about the science you encounter every day.

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Lesson 5 - Why isn't Pluto a planet?

Have you ever wondered why Pluto isn't a planet anymore? Did Pluto get demoted? Do scientists have it out for the planet? Learn more about the history of what is considered a planet and how it's changed over time. Then decide for yourself: should Pluto be considered a planet? Resources from this episode: Solar System Scope (model) How I Killed Pluto (book) Is Pluto a Planet (YouTube) Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , & Twitter Theme Song: Swing 39 by Latché Swi...

Feb 14, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Lesson 4 - Why do we get cold symptoms when the weather changes?

This week we answer our first listener question, Cheryl earns her first gold star, and we learn the value of humidifiers. References: Cleveland Clinic Dear Science (Washington Post) Healthline.com Weather.com Livescience.com NPR National Institute of Health Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , & Twitter Theme Song: Swing 39 by Latché Swing Licensed under an Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.0 France License...

Feb 07, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Lesson 3 - What is Survival of the Fittest?

Does Survival of the Fittest apply to an office environment? What exactly does it mean, where does it come from, and what does it have to do with bunnies? This week's lesson will fill you in! Resources from this episode: PhET Simulation Cane Toads - An Unnatural History Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , & Twitter Theme Song: Swing 39 by Latché Swing Licensed under an Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.0 France License...

Jan 31, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Lesson 2 - How does dissolving work?

This week Cheryl shares one of her most vivid memories from middle school science about how to make a sugar cube dissolve faster. To explain this phenomenon, Ryan talks about phases of matter, molecules, and even uses some visuals! Resources from this episode: PhET States of Matter Simulation Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , & Twitter Theme Song: Swing 39 by Latché Swing licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.0 France License...

Jan 24, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Lesson 1 - What are shooting stars?

For our first lesson, Cheryl wants to know what a shooting star really is and in the process learns about asteroids and comets too! Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , & Twitter Theme Song: Swing 39 by Latché Swing Licensed under an Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.0 France License....

Jan 17, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 1

I Slept Through Science - Trailer

Hear a little bit about the idea for I Slept Through Science and what Ryan & Cheryl will be doing in this new podcast. New lessons every Monday! Watch the podcast on YouTube Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , & Twitter Theme Song: Swing 39 by Latché Swing Licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.0 France License....

Dec 20, 2021•13 min

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