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Orbit: Science for kids on the move!

Cumbre Kids
Giant Pacific Octopus
Ocean Conservation
Titanoboa
Atoms
Dental Hygiene
Marine Biology
Mammals
Paleontology
Cavities
Science Education
Molecules
Baby Teeth
Sedimentary Rocks
STEM Education
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Teeth
Sleep
Dreams
Chemicals
Tooth Fairy

Publishing "Wild Critters," a series with PBS Nature and the National Wildlife Federation! 🦬

Science made simple to help kids better understand the world around them.

For kids ages 3-11. Perfect for car rides, family adventures, and learning on the go!

'Orbit' sparks curiosity, builds STEM vocabulary, and inspires kids to think like scientists as they explore the amazing world we live in! šŸš€... more

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Latest Episodes

Ever wonder how a fluffy baby bald eagle grows into the majestic bald eagles that soar through the sky!? Or why bald eagles build giant nests that can weigh as a pickup truck!?

We're continuing the Wild Critters series to learn all about bald eagles... more

Did you know a giant, dried-out pile of mammoth poop can survive for over 20,000 years!? And still hold the seeds, pollen, and even parasite eggs trapped inside it! Scientists call it "mummified," and it might be the ultimate Ice Age time capsule!Ā 

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Did you know the welding arc can get even hotter than the surface of the Sun? šŸ”„Ā 

This week, we meet Rudy Rodriguez, a welding instructor at Weimar High School in Weimar, Texas. Together, we discover how welders use heat to join metal together, why ... more

Who cleans a river? It turns out some of the hardest workers are animals you may have never heard of: freshwater mussels.Ā 

Join Tyler Hern from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as we discover how these amazing animals help keep rivers healthy, how... more

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Recent Guests

David Mizejewski
Science advisor for Ranger Rick Magazine
National Wildlife Federation
Episode: How do baby bald eagles learn to fly?
Ulgonda Dunlevy
Eagle biologist
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Episode: How do baby bald eagles learn to fly?
Justin Tweet
Paleontologist with the National Park Service
National Park Service
Episode: Ice Age clues frozen in mammoth poo!
Rudy Rodriguez
Agricultural science and welding instructor at Weimar High School
Weimar High School, Weimar, Texas
Episode: Why does welding create sparks? ⚔
Tyler Hern
Atry Complex Manager for the US Fish and Wildlife Service
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Episode: How do tiny mussels clean our rivers?
Yvette Cano
Director of Education at Everglades National Park
National Park Service
Episode: Why are alligator moms so awesome?
David Mizajewski
Science advisor for Ranger Rick magazine, National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation
Episode: Why are alligator moms so awesome?
Dr. Andy Boyce
Research ecologist at the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Episode: Why do bison body-slam trees?
Brianna Fogel
Fish and Wildlife Biologist with the US Fish and Wildlife Service
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Episode: The tortoise that saved the rabbit!

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Robert Carpenter
Host of Orbit: Science for kids on the move!, guides interviews and segments

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • We love to learn with Orbit!

    We love all cumbre kids’ podcast. In a one parent one language household, it’s nice to have Craneo for me and Orbit for my spouse to share with the kiddos.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LinaDMckellar
    United States2 months ago
  • Great for Kids

    Kids learn a lot with you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nugat.2
    United States2 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Amazing work from Cumbre!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sega.91
    Canadaa year ago
  • The perfect mix

    Love love love this podcast. So educational and so fun. The perfect blend for kids (and adults)!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mscurrm
    Australiaa year ago
  • Is the best program for kids

    Great content and great people

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nashi3_18
    Mexicoa year ago

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Questions from kids feel authentic and engaging
Great energy and accessible science for families

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How do baby bald eagles learn to fly?
Q: What makes the bald eagle get in danger of extinction?
The episode explains that pesticides like DDT weakened eggshells, leading to low hatch rates, and that habitat loss, hunting, and pollution also contributed to endangerment, with the Endangered Species Act helping to drive recovery.
How do tiny mussels clean our rivers?
Q: How do freshwater mussels help the water?
They pull in water through their gills and siphons, filter out dirt and algae, and return cleaner water to the river; they also create habitats and indicate how healthy a river is.
How do tiny mussels clean our rivers?
Q: What are freshwater mussels?
Freshwater mussels are animals with hard shells that live at the bottoms of rivers or streams and they filter water to feed and breathe, helping keep the water cleaner.
Why are alligator moms so awesome?
Q: How many eggs does a mother alligator lay?
Mother alligators lay about 35 eggs in a nest; the nest heats up as it decays, aiding incubation, and the moms protect their hatchlings as they move to water.
Why are alligator moms so awesome?
Q: How long have alligators been around?
Alligators are reptiles from the crocodile family, with ancestors dating back about 95 million years, and the modern American alligator evolved around 8 million years ago.

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Families around curiosity are guided through kid-friendly science conversations with researchers and museum/zoo staff. Episodes cover rocks and geoscience, floods and hydrology, ultrasound and medical imaging, behavioral economics for kids, pollinators, satellites, zoo animal care, drones in rangelands, dental health, atomic science, and marine life. The show blends interactive questions, hands-on activities, and real-world applications to make science approachable for ages 3–11, often featuring hands-on demonstrations, classroom-style interviews, and clear paths to careers in STEM. A standout trait is bringing expert guests from prominent institutions into accessible, family-focused storytelling, with strong emphasis on curiosity, safety, ... more

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2. Ulgonda Dunlevy
3. Justin Tweet
4. Rudy Rodriguez
5. Tyler Hern
6. Yvette Cano
7. David Mizajewski
8. Dr. Andy Boyce

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