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Why Are Wet Dogs Smelly?

K - 5th
Squeaks and Jessi made a new friend, Cassie the puppy! They gave her a bath after playing in the mud, but now she smells even worse than before! Why do wet dogs smell so bad?!
Instructional Video6:18
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Life in the Redwoods | Surprising Animals of the Redwood Forest

K - 5th
Jessi and Squeaks are learning more about the redwoods, and all the different animals that live in the different layers! Second Grade Next Generation Science Standards Disciplinary Core Idea: LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans - There are...
Instructional Video3:02
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What Is Squid Ink?

K - 5th
Our friend the Giant Squid inspired a SciShow Kids viewer to write us and ask, 'What is squid ink, and can you write with it?' Jessi has the answers!
Instructional Video3:29
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Solar-Powered Slugs

K - 5th
We need to eat food to fuel our bodies, but this special slug, called emerald elysia, can make food using sunlight - just like plants do! All organisms have external parts. Different animals use their body parts in different ways to see,...
Instructional Video5:32
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The Very Long Time of the Dinosaurs! | History of Life! | SciShow Kids

K - 5th
Dino stops by the Fort to learn all about dinosaurs with Jessi and Squeaks! Did you know that dinosaurs were on Earth for so long that not all dinosaurs lived at the same time?! 2nd Grade Next Generation Science Standards Science and...
Instructional Video3:36
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The World Under a Rock!

K - 5th
Check out life under a rock to see what you can learn about insects, spiders, and other animals!
Instructional Video2:47
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Why Do We Blink?

K - 5th
Ever have a staring contest? Why is it so hard?! Jessi answers a question from a curious SciShow Kids viewer: Why do we blink?
Instructional Video3:50
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Teeth Not Just for Smiles!

K - 5th
Learn all about teeth! What kinds we have, how they help us, and how human teeth are different from other animals!
Instructional Video3:12
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Why Do Animals Have Tails?

K - 5th
Most animals with a backbone possess a tail, and they use them for all sorts of purposes. There isn’t just one reason for having a tail, it all depends on what the animal is adapted for.
Instructional Video3:41
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Why Don’t Animals Need Sunscreen?

K - 5th
You should always wear sunscreen when you're playing outside, but you may have noticed that animals are outside all the time and they don't need sunscreen. Why?
Instructional Video3:22
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What are Boogers?

K - 5th
What’s that stuff up your nose? Does it do anything? SciShow Kids explains the science of boogers!
Instructional Video3:14
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Why Do Dogs Pant?

K - 5th
When people run around on a hot summer day, their sweat can help them cool off! But dogs can't sweat, and they have big, furry coats! So what can they do to stay cool?!
Instructional Video3:38
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Why do Planes Leave White Streaks in the Sky?

K - 5th
Have you ever seen an airplane high in the sky leave a long trail behind it? That's called a contrail! It's kind of like a cloud, or your breath on a cold day. Jessi and Squeaks explain the special circumstances that make contrails happen!
Instructional Video15:43
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Our Favorites | Compilation

K - 5th
Jessi and Squeaks are packing up for a long trip, but before saying goodbye, wanted to share some of their favorite videos.
Instructional Video3:58
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Viewer Mail from Scotland! Science for Kids

K - 5th
Join Jessi and Squeaks as they answer questions in the first viewer mail episode from SciShow Kids!
Instructional Video4:16
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Name That Poop!

K - 5th
Poop: it's gross... it's funny... it's educational?! Join Jessi and learn all about how you can observe poop in your neighborhood to figure out what kinds of animals live near you! Just don't touch it!
Instructional Video3:49
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Armadillos: Animals with Armor!

K - 5th
Animals use all kinds of tricks and adaptations to keep themselves safe from predators, but armadillos stand out for a really special reason: they have their own, built-in suit of armor!
Instructional Video3:22
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The World’s Smelliest Flower

K - 5th
Most of us love flowers for how good they smell! But did you know some flowers are actually pretty stinky? Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn all about Trudy: The World's Smelliest Flower!
Instructional Video2:57
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Save the Rhinos! Animal Science for Kids

K - 5th
What has tough skin, a tiny tail, and a big horn on its nose? A rhino! Join Jessi and Squeaks and learn all about these super cool, super strong animals!
Instructional Video3:28
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Remember to Brush Your...Egg

K - 5th
We all know that brushing our teeth is important but now with this experiment you can actually SEE how brushing keeps your teeth clean!
Instructional Video4:06
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Make Your Own Rock Candy!

K - 5th
Jessi and Squeaks learn all about crystallization while they make some yummy rock candy! Second Grade Next Generation Science Standards Disciplinary Core Ideas: PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter - Different kinds of matter exist...
Instructional Video3:39
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Explore Saturn's Rings

K - 5th
There's a lot more to Saturn's rings than just looking awesome! Find out why!
Instructional Video4:03
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Are Aliens Real?

K - 5th
Have you ever wondered if aliens exist? You're not alone! Learn about what alien life needs to survive in the universe!
Instructional Video4:15
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Geysers: When Water Erupts!

K - 5th
Geysers are amazing natural formations that shoot magma-heated water from deep below the Earth's surface! What could possibly be cooler than that?!