- 19
- Episodes
- 5
- Ratings
- 2019
- First episode
About Nanogirl's Great Science Adventures
A science podcast for kids that visits schools around the motu to answer their burning questions and show them the wonders of discovery.
- Publisher
- RNZ
- Category
- kids & family
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 30 Apr 2019
- Latest episode
- 9 Apr 2020
Latest episodes
19 episodes in the feed.
9 Apr 2020
Why do bees buzz?
Nanogirl finds out why bees buzz. Nanogirl's been a busy bee. She's been down in Hamilton with Anu and some friends, from Southwell and Marian schools, trying to find out why bees buzz. Watch the video of the experiment here. (https://youtu.be/jmQQRLzb_Wc) For a print-out of this experiment, please click here. (https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/6791571/Nanogirl-Bee-Instructions.pdf) Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/nanogirls-great-science-adventures?share=elf_audio_2018736566)
2 Apr 2020
How do planes fly?
Nanogirl crash lands at Whenuapai Airforce Base with Juanita and some friends from Papakura Intermediate, to find out how planes fly. Handy information for keeping her Jetvolt in the air... Nanogirl crash lands at Whenuapai Airforce Base with Juanita and some friends from Papakura Intermediate, to find out how planes fly. Handy information for keeping her Jetvolt in the air... Watch the video of the experiment here. (https://youtu.be/ZohFxyz3kV4) For a print-out of this experiment, please click here. (https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/6819310/Nanogirl-Planes-Instructions.pdf) Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/nanogirls-great-science-adventures?share=elf_audio_2018736567)
26 Mar 2020
Where does electricity come from?
Hold onto your hats - Nanogirl discovers where some of our electricity comes from and it's blowing a gale. Nanogirl is blown away with what she discovers in Taranaki. The super scientist headed to Te Apiti Wind Farm with Connor and some friends from St Peter's College, to find out where electricity comes from. Watch the video of the experiment here. (https://youtu.be/wcU8CVFsn9A) For a print-out of this experiment, please click here. (https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/6791569/Nanogirl-Windmill-Instructions.pdf) Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/nanogirls-great-science-adventures?share=elf_audio_2018736565)
19 Mar 2020
Can fish talk?
Nanogirl goes in search of a conversation with some fish. Nanogirl jets north of Auckland, to Leigh, with Tessa and some of her friends from Mahurangi College, to find out if fish can talk. Perhaps they use shellphones... Watch the video of the experiment here. (https://youtu.be/-tLZ_KKM0aM) For a print-out of this experiment, please click here. (https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/6791568/Nanogirl-Water-Instructions.pdf) Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/nanogirls-great-science-adventures?share=elf_audio_2018736564)
12 Mar 2020
Can we make plastic that's better for the environment?
Nanogirl finds out if we can make plastic that's not so bad for the environment. Nanogirl takes Malachi Mutu and his friends from Te Rangihakahaka School in Rotorua to the local SCION labs to find out whether we can make plastic that's better for the environment. And believe it or not - dinosaurs feature too. Watch the video of the experiment here. (https://youtu.be/NlKKXywVIcI) For a print-out of this experiment, please click here. (https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/6791567/Nanogirl-Jelly-Instructions.pdf) Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/nanogirls-great-science-adventures?share=elf_audio_2018736563)
5 Mar 2020
What's the smartest animal?
Join Nanogirl as she takes a trip to Auckland Zoo to find out what the smartest animal is. Nanogirl heads to Auckland Zoo with Reuben and his mates from Ponsonby Intermediate, to find out what the smartest animal is. Could it be a kea? Or a seal? Or maybe it's an elephant! Watch the video of the experiment here. (https://youtu.be/Tbmj-w2ZVVA) For a print-out of this experiment, please click here. (https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/6791565/Nanogirl-Cat-Instructions.pdf) Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/nanogirls-great-science-adventures?share=elf_audio_2018736562)
2 Mar 2020
What would happen if you got sucked into a black hole?
Nanogirl goes on an adventure to find out what would happen if a person got sucked into a black hole. Nanogirl takes Ava and some friends from Cobham Intermediate to the University of Canterbury to find out what would happen if someone got sucked into a black hole. Hint: It sounds uncomfortable, but kind of delicious. Watch the video of the experiment here. (https://youtu.be/R9yrADl5tAM) For a print-out of this experiment, please click here. (https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/6791570/Nanogirl-Spinning-Top-Instructions.pdf) Professor Wiltshire recommends this video (https://youtu.be/MDrY4g522q8) if you want to know more about black holes. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/nanogirls-great-science-adventures?share=elf_audio_2018736541)
11 Dec 2019
How fast does Santa's sleigh have to go?
How fast would Santa's sleigh have to travel to deliver presents all over the world on Christmas Day? Nanogirl launches some rockets with Wairere and some friends from Orakei School to find out. How fast would Santa's sleigh have to travel to deliver presents all over the world on Christmas Day? Nanogirl launches some rockets with Wairere and some friends from Orakei School to find out. Watch the video of the experiment here. (https://youtu.be/lRsQtGBccoo) Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/nanogirls-great-science-adventures?share=elf_audio_2018726533)
29 Oct 2019
Nanogirl's new adventures
Nanogirl and her nanobot CLAIR are getting ready for their latest science adventures... Drop into the lab and see what they're up to - it's noisy and explosive! Nanogirl and her nanobot CLAIR are getting ready for their Bring on the Noise Tour and the next season of Nanogirl's Great Science Adventures. Check out the mayhem in the lab - and have a go at making Nanogirl's super annoying harmonica. Watch the video of the experiment here. (https://youtu.be/Gf0GN5Nzze0) For a print-out of this experiment, please click here. (https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/6532280/Nanogirl-Harmonica-Instructions.pdf) Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/nanogirls-great-science-adventures?share=elf_audio_2018719884)
27 Aug 2019
Want More Nanogirl's Great Science Adventures?
Nanogirl is off on more great adventures so we can answer your science questions. In the meantime we've been listening to other great science podcasts for kids and found Dan and the Fun Kids Science Weekly radio show. Take a listen and if you have any fun science questions you want Nanogirl to answer drop us an email at scienceadventures@rnz.co.nz (scienceadventures@rnz.co.nz) or click on the big yellow box back on the home page. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/nanogirls-great-science-adventures?share=elf_audio_2018710677)
27 Jun 2019
What is the slimiest creature in the world?
Nanogirl takes some students from St Thomas' School in Auckland to Kelly Tarlton's to meet a very slippery creature and find out what a hagfish is and why it's so slimey. Nanogirl takes Amelia and some of her friends from St Thomas' School in Auckland to Kelly Tarlton's to meet a very slippery creature and find out what a hagfish is and why it's so slimey. Watch the video of the experiment here. (https://youtu.be/UV0W0kwtq7c) For a print-out of this experiment, please click here. (https://www.rnz.co.nz/assets/cms_uploads/000/000/104/hagfish.pdf) Watch the video mentioned in the podcast here. (https://youtu.be/pfyq4Zhr5Y8) Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/nanogirls-great-science-adventures?share=elf_audio_2018694764)
20 Jun 2019
How high can birds fly?
In this week's episode, Nanogirl blasts off in her jetvolt with Jasper and his friends from Mt Cook School as they seek to find out how high birds can fly. Luckily, Gary Miskelly from Te Papa is all aflutter to help them find the answer. Join Nanogirl as she rockets to Te Papa with her friends from Mt Cook School to find out how high birds can fly. Watch the video of the experiment here. (https://youtu.be/ZYONVmtY6qg) For a print-out of this experiment, please click here. (https://www.rnz.co.nz/assets/cms_uploads/000/000/102/birds.pdf) Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/nanogirls-great-science-adventures?share=elf_audio_2018694760)
13 Jun 2019
How does microplastic get into the sea?
Nanogirl, Emma and her friends from Breens Intermediate visit ESR in Christchurch where they meet expert Olga Pantos and find out all about microplastics. Join Nanogirl and her friends from Breens Intermediate as they take a trip to Christchurch to discover how microplastics get into the sea. And along the way they come across some nurdles... Watch the video of the experiement here. (https://youtu.be/b-2s-g8_JHU) For a print-out of this experiment, please click here. (https://www.rnz.co.nz/assets/cms_uploads/000/000/103/microplastic.pdf) Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/nanogirls-great-science-adventures?share=elf_audio_2018694763)
6 Jun 2019
Do all animals get goosebumps?
On this week's science adventure, Nanogirl and some friends find out what goosebumps are and whether all animals get them - especially animals that live in very, very, very cold places. Join Nanogirl and Fiona Shanhun from Antarctica New Zealand as they help Briony and her friends from Seven Oaks School find out what goosebumps actually are and whether all animals get them. Watch the video of the experiment here. (https://youtu.be/Hde3L6Jevcw) For a print-out of this experiment, please click here (https://www.rnz.co.nz/assets/cms_uploads/000/000/101/goosebumps.pdf). Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/nanogirls-great-science-adventures?share=elf_audio_2018694759)
30 May 2019
Is all bacteria bad?
On this week's science adventure, Nanogirl visits a superbugs lab in Auckland to discover whether all bacteria is bad. Join Nanogirl and her friends from Ponsonby Intermediate as they have a super science adventure looking at bacteria with Dr Siouxsie Wiles. Watch the video of the experiment here. (https://youtu.be/g3E-3Mo5PPk) For a print-out of this experiment, please click here. (https://www.rnz.co.nz/assets/cms_uploads/000/000/100/bacteria.pdf) Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/nanogirls-great-science-adventures?share=elf_audio_2018694755)
23 May 2019
Can we bring dinosaurs back to life?
On this week's science adventure, Nanogirl visits Te Papa and finds out whether we could bring dinosaurs back to life... And whether we would actually want to. Join Nanogirl and her friends from Clyde Quay School as they go on an adventure to Te Papa and discover whether we can bring dinosaurs back to life. Watch the video of the experiment here. (https://youtu.be/_NAjtMOUk3U) For a print-out of this experiment, please click here (https://www.rnz.co.nz/assets/cms_uploads/000/000/099/dinosaur.pdf). Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/nanogirls-great-science-adventures?share=elf_audio_2018694754)
16 May 2019
What happens if Antarctica melts?
Join Nanogirl and some students from Casebrook Intermediate as they brave a blizzard and discover what would happen if Antarctica melted. This week Nanogirl is off to Te Papa with some students from Casebrook Intermediate to find out what would happen if Antarctica melts. Watch the video of the experiment here. (https://youtu.be/47Vq_qaXhPQ) For a print-out of this experiment, please click here. (https://www.rnz.co.nz/assets/cms_uploads/000/000/098/antarctica.pdf) Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/nanogirls-great-science-adventures?share=elf_audio_2018694113)
9 May 2019
Why do stars twinkle?
In this week's science adventure, Nanogirl takes Chloe and her friends from Royal Oak Primary to Auckland's Stardome Observatory to meet expert Josh Kirkley and find out why stars twinkle. Join Nanogirl and some Royal Oak Primary students as they discover why stars twinkle... Or do they? Watch the video of the experiment here (https://youtu.be/yB_zdxyA8Ts). For a print-out of this experiment, please click here. (https://www.rnz.co.nz/assets/cms_uploads/000/000/097/Stars.pdf) Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/nanogirls-great-science-adventures?share=elf_audio_2018693762)
30 Apr 2019
Nanogirl's Great Science Adventures - crash landing here soon!
Come on a great science adventure with Dr Michelle Dickinson - aka Nanogirl - as she travels around the country answering your burning science questions. Can we bring dinosaurs back to life? How high can birds fly? Is all bacteria bad? Find out the answer to these and heaps of other super interesting science questions with Nanogirl and her nanobot - the Constantly Learning Artificial Intelligence Repository - aka CLAIR. Each week, Nanogirl travels the country on her trusty - or is that rusty - Jetvolt. She'll take you along for the rollercoaster ride and hopefully answer a burning science question on the way. Listen out for a fun experiment every episode - which you'll be able to try at home. We'd love to hear how they go - so email your results and any fun science questions you might have to the team at scienceadventures@rnz.co.nz. (scienceadventures@rnz.co.nz.) Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/nanogirls-great-science-adventures?share=elf_audio_2018692754)
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