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Nature and Science 4 Kids

Nature and Science for Kids produces engaging stories and facts about nature and science from a Christian perspective, so kids of all ages can explore their world one episode at a time.
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Mini: Hairy Snake of Thailand

There's a hairy snake in Thailand? Well, not exactly. Find out more here! Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids . Find Moosejaw Matt on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org.

Sep 21, 20222 minEp. 78

Static Electricity

Let's learn together about static electricity. Elijah, this episode's for you! Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids . Find Moosejaw Matt on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org.

Sep 12, 20225 minEp. 77

Mini: Smallest Chameleon in the World

How small is the smallest chameleon in the world? Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids . Find Moosejaw Matt on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org.

Sep 02, 20222 minEp. 76

Our Sun

Our nearest star, we call the sun, is incredible. It is responsible for providing energy for all life on earth. Let's learn some more about the sun together. Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids . Find Moosejaw Matt on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org.

Aug 25, 20229 minEp. 75

Singing Reduces Stress

We all experience stress or anxiety, but the Bible has given us some things we can do to help calm our bodies down. In this episode, we'll focus on one of those activities which activates the vagus nerve in the body so we can have a higher vagal tone. Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids . Find Moosejaw Matt on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org....

Aug 08, 20226 minEp. 74

How Do Sharks Know Not to Eat Humans?

There are about 500 species of shark in the world, and with millions of them worldwide, why aren't there more shark attacks? How is it that sharks know not to eat humans? We'll find out more about the answer to this question right here!

Aug 05, 20224 minEp. 73

How Long Do Seeds Last?

How old can a seed be and still grow? Find out with Moosejaw Matt here in this episode. Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids. Find Moosejaw Matt on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org.

Jul 27, 20223 minEp. 72

Can Metal Hold Lava?

Can metal hold lava? Is that even possible? Find out with Moosejaw Matt here in this episode. Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids . Find Moosejaw Matt on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org.

Jul 22, 20224 minEp. 71

Why is the Sky Blue?

Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue? I'll answer this, and also what my favorite animal is, on this episode. Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids . Find Moosejaw Matt on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org.

Jul 12, 20225 minEp. 70

What is the Biggest Potato Chip?

What is the biggest potato chip in the world? Did you know it's on display? Find out all about it in this episode!

Jul 07, 20223 minEp. 69

Lyrebird

What's that sound? Is that a chainsaw? A car? A spaceship? Meet the bird of incredible mimicry skills. Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids . Find Moosejaw Matt on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org.

Jun 28, 202212 minEp. 68

Bonus - Hermit Crabs Swapping Shells

This is a bonus episode because we have 10 supporters for the podcast! Thank you so much for your support. Hermit crabs sometimes need new shells. Find out what they do when it's time to swap.

Jun 24, 20223 minEp. 67

Interview: Stepping on a Stingray

What's it like to step on a stingray? Listen as I interview Geoff White about the time he was stung by a stingray. Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids . Find Moosejaw Matt on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Music and picture from pixabay.com . Sound effects from freesound.org ....

Jun 15, 20228 minEp. 66

Hellbender

What is a hellbender? It sounds frightening! It's not as terrible as it sounds. Learn about the third largest salamander in the world, and it's Pennsylvania's state amphibian. Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids . Find Moosejaw Matt on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org....

May 31, 20229 minEp. 65

Camel Spider

The camel spider is a fascinating non-spider. What?! It's called a camel spider, but it's not a spider? That's right. Nor is it a camel. Find out more about these legendary arachnids from the Middle East. Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids . Find Moosejaw Matt on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org....

May 17, 20228 minEp. 64

Oarfish

Learn about this deep sea guardian rarely glimpsed alive. Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids . Find Moosejaw Matt on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org.

May 03, 20226 minEp. 63

Experiment - Make a Penny Like New

Here's an easy experiment you can try at home (with parent permission of course). All you need is about half a cup of vinegar, a quarter cup of salt, and some old pennies. Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids . Find Moosejaw Matt on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org....

Apr 25, 20223 minEp. 62

Komodo Dragon

Something's hunting Moosejaw Matt. Can he get away? Find out what happens, and also learn about these fascinating hunting beasts. Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org.

Mar 22, 202210 minEp. 61

Bats!

Bats are more incredible than I gave them credit for - that's because I never heard about it (pun intended, although it probably won't make sense until after listening to this episode). Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org.

Mar 15, 202211 minEp. 60

Fastest Flying Animals

What are the fastest animals in the sky? Well, the answer gets a little complicated. Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org.

Feb 25, 202210 minEp. 59

Fastest Sea Animals

It's still the Olympics, so let's learn a little more about the fastest sea animals in the world. Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org.

Feb 18, 20228 minEp. 58

Fastest Land Animals

What are the 10 fastest land animals? #1 may surprise you.

Feb 16, 202212 minEp. 57

Mini Episode - Sleep

It's time for another mini episode - this time about sleep. Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org.

Jan 21, 20224 minEp. 56

Special Episode - Tonga Volcano Eruption

Did you hear about the recent undersea volcanic eruption near Tonga? Learn about what happened, and why it did what it did! Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org.

Jan 18, 202213 minEp. 55

Mini Episode - Moons

Listen to some random science facts, and hear an example of an opinion, and what makes it an opinion. Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org.

Jan 13, 20223 minEp. 54

Mini Episode - Common Theme

Listen to these science facts and guess the common theme among them. Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org.

Jan 11, 20223 minEp. 53

Mini Episode - Random Science Facts

Listen to some random science facts, and hear an example of an opinion, and what makes it an opinion. Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org.

Jan 09, 20223 minEp. 52

Mini Episode - Clouds

Let's get this year started off right, with a mini episode! Learn some simple cloud facts. Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org. "Thunder, Very Close, Rain, A.wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org "Bird Whistling, Robin, Single, 13.wav" by InspectorJ ( www.jshaw.co.uk ) of Freesound.org...

Jan 05, 20223 minEp. 51

Yosemite National Park 3 - Stories

Sooth your soul, laugh for joy, and celebrate with Moosejaw Matt as we reflect on some meaningful and gorgeous adventures in Yosemite National Park. Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org.

Dec 30, 202122 minEp. 50

Yosemite National Park 2 - Living Organisms

Moosejaw Matt learns about some of the interesting living organisms in Yosemite National Park. Visit www.moosejawmatt.com and https://www.patreon.com/natureandscience4kids. Music and picture from pixabay.com. Sound effects from freesound.org.

Dec 15, 202111 minEp. 49
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