Series ·Ages 5–10 ·Science & Experiments

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Concrete, curiosity-driven science at a steady pace. Made for the relentless 'why?' age.

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3:09

Active Ages 4-8

Meat-Eating Plants | Botany for Kids | SciShow Kids

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This video introduces young learners to carnivorous plants, explaining how certain plants trap and digest insects and small animals—a fascinating reversal of the typical predator-prey relationship kids learn about in nature.

3:45

Active Ages 4-8

What Makes Bridges So Strong? | Engineering for Kids | STEAM | SciShow Kids

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This video explains how bridges withstand heavy loads through accessible demonstrations, making structural engineering concepts clear for young children.

5:51

Active Ages 4-8

Sink or Float?

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This hands-on experiment teaches young learners the basic physics concept of density through simple, everyday objects they can test themselves.

4:42

Active Ages 5-10

The Power of Circuits! | Technology for Kids | SciShow Kids

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This video teaches young children ages 5-10 how electrical circuits work and why everyday actions like turning on lights create power, with a hands-on activity to build their own circuit.

4:53

Active Ages 4-9

Let's Make Oobleck!

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This video teaches young children the science behind a non-Newtonian fluid by making and experimenting with oobleck, a hands-on activity that demonstrates how materials can behave as both solids and liquids.

4:18

Active Ages 5-10

How to Make a Paper Airplane

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This video teaches young children the steps to fold a paper airplane while explaining the basic physics principles that keep it airborne.

14:50

Active Ages 4-8

Why Do We Get Sick?

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This video helps young children understand how their bodies fight illness, reducing anxiety about getting sick by explaining the science behind common infections.

3:49

Active Ages 4-8

Why Does the Moon Change?

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This video helps young children understand why the moon appears to change shape throughout the month by explaining how its orbit affects what we see from Earth.

18:42

Active Ages 4-9

Can You Guess the Cold-Weather Animal? | Winter Guessing Game | SciShow Kids Compilation

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This guessing game helps young children learn how cold-weather animals adapt to winter conditions through engaging clues and interactive play.

4:10

Active Ages 4-8

How Recycling Works! | How to Help Our Earth | SciShow Kids

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This video explains the recycling process to young children and shows them concrete ways they can contribute to reducing waste and protecting the environment.

5:43

Active Ages 5-10

The Biggest Flower in the World! | Corpse Flower | SciShow Kids

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This video introduces young children to unusual plants through engaging storytelling, helping them develop curiosity about how nature's strangest organisms survive and adapt.

25:54

Active Ages 5-9

Real Life Giants! | SciShow Kids Compilation

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This compilation explores real-world examples of giant organisms—from massive trees and oversized insects to prehistoric animals—helping young learners understand scale and diversity in nature.

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