Scientific Kids

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Scientific Kids

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Nov 20, 2015

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New Mexico has brilliant scientists of all ages residing across our state. We'll talk with a group of students who want to be able to compete in our state's Science Olympiad.

Members of the Albuquerque Homeschool Science Olympiad Team

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Nov 20, 2015

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Senator Martin Heinrich: Sat. 11/7 9a: Get onboard The Children's Hour this Saturday when we'll learn about the historic trains of New Mexico. We'll also have a visit in our studio from Mr. Captain Underpants himself, Dav Pilkey . And direct from Washington DC, Senator Martin by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Sandia Cave: This week on The Children’s Hour we learned about the mysteries of Sandia Cave from the rangers who work to preserve and protect it. The cave has been a shelter for animals and humans, for more than 10,000 years. by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Exploring the Arctic: What does it mean to be an explorer? Jen Chavez Miller is an 8th grade teacher who just returned from exploring Arctic Svalbard. The Arctic is experiencing unprecedented melting due to climate change. Find out how curiosity and exploration are essentia... by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Andy Mason Performs: The KUNM Kids welcomed singer and songwriter, Andy Mason from Portales, New Mexico with a live, in studio concert. Plus we found out when to expect the end of the world, and we celebrated the KUNM Kids Birthday Club members. As always, we also had a by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Rock and Rhythm Orchestra: On Sat. 3/5/16, we welcomed a few of the kids from the Rock & Rhythm Youth Orchestra to our studio. We heard about their big fundraising concert, happening 3/12/16 from 2 to 5pm at the South Broadway Cultural Center. Plus, we had a live performance by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Scientific Kids: The Children's Hour, 11/21 9am: New Mexico has brilliant scientists of all ages residing across our state. We'll talk with a group of students who want to be able to compete in our state's Science Olympiad. Plus, we'll hear about what kind of programming by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Privacy and Kids: We hear a lot about privacy in the news, but what is it? Do kids have the right to their privacy? How can kids preserve their privacy online, and what difference does it make anyway? The ACLU New Mexico explains privacy on this episode of The Children... by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Giving Back: A Talk With Donovan Smith: The Children's Hour welcomed Donovan Smith, a 13 year old making a difference in the lives of homeless people. Having learned first hand the challenge of living a life without a home, Donovan chooses to give back to those in the community who are the m... by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Helper Dogs: The Children's Hour crew welcomed into the studios our furry friends and their human companions from Assistance Dogs of the West. From picking up pencils to making way in a crowd for their charge, we learned all about the important jobs helper dogs do,... by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Rippy And The Sillyettes: This week we had a live performance from the band Rippy and the Sillyettes from Gallup, New Mexico. The girls in the band performed their original music, including a song about the late Ashlynne Mike. - Rippy & The Sillyettes by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Endangered Species: On this edition of The Children’s Hour, we learned about endangered animals with our friends from Jimmy Carter Middle School in Albuquerque. - The jaguar is critically endangered by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Weather: July 2016 marked the 16th month in a row of record setting high temperatures across the planet, including in New Mexico. National Weather Service meteorologist Kerry Jones joined the Kids Crew and Katie on The Children’s Hour to talk about the weather.... by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Looking For Nature: Do you love looking for nature? Then you're ready for the City Nature Challenge! Laurel Ladwig explains how citizen scientists just like you help collect the data we need to better understand animal populations. Plus, young naturalist, by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Supernatural New Mexico: New Mexico isn't just home to spectacular natural wonders, it's also home to many supernatural wonders. This week we'll be joined by kids from Jimmy Carter Middle School's Junior National Honors Society for a lesson about the strange phenomenon around ... by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Spiders: Don't get creeped out, but this week on The Children's Hour it's all about spiders! New Mexico is home to hundreds of species of spiders. Dr. Sandra Brantley and Dr. Rachel Alfarro fromUNM’s Museum of Southwestern Biology's Arthropod Division helps us... by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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Classical Summertime: This time on The Children's Hour, we're celebrating the end of school with some live music. Seth Hoffman plays us his Ode To Teachers. Hear award winning teenage classical bass player, Toby Vigneau play for us, by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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What Does A State Auditor Do?: New Mexico counts on its State Auditor but exactly what does our elected state auditor do? As part of our ongoing civics education series, the Children’s Hour kids interviewed New Mexico State Auditor Brian Colon live in studio. by Podcast Archives - The Children's Hour
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