Community Science

Community Science

Author: The Children's Hour Inc. June 8, 2025 Duration: 59:00
This time on The Children's Hour we learn how everyone can contribute to active scientific research by participating in Community Science with groups like BEMP: the Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring Program. This episode comes with a free Learn-Along Guide!

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The Doctor Is In [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
This time on The Children's Hour, the Kids Crew will ask a doctor about her work, the purpose of checkups, and how to become a pediatrician. Dr. Melissa Mason joins us for a lively conversation. Mixed with great music!
Military Kids [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
This time on The Children’s Hour, in honor of Veteran’s Day on November 11, we re-visit the Museum of the American Military Family in Tijeras, New Mexico.
Music With Purpose [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
This week on The Children’s Hour, we learn about what it means to create live music with purpose. Grammy winning children’s musicians, Dan and Claudia Zanes are transforming how their music is enjoyed with their commitme…
Under-Appreciated Animals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
Does an animal have to be adorable to be appreciated? This week on The Children’s Hour, we’re covering under-appreciated animals. How do common animals like snakes, ants, cockroaches and others fit into the web of life?…
At The Rodeo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:36
This time on The Children's Hour, we learn what happens at the rodeo. Our guest, Gabby Coughlin has been rodeoing since she was a small child. We find out about the different events in rodeo, and how kids can get involve…
Kids Online [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:36
Kids are online so much of their lives these days, so we wanted to learn more about internet safety and security. With us on this episode of The Children’s Hour is award winning novelist and technologist Cory Doctorow. T…
Governing A State [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:36
The kids crew talk with New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham about what her job entails, how to lead during a pandemic, and how governors can help solve the climate crisis.
Puzzling The Children’s Hour [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:14
On this edition of The Children’s Hour, we get puzzled by the world’s most syndicated daily puzzle maker, David L. Hoyt, author of the Jumble Puzzle found in more than 600 newspapers every day, worldwide. We’ll create a…
A Visit With Raffi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:00
This week on The Children’s Hour, we visit with the world’s most beloved children’s musician, Raffi! He’ll share some of his new work with us, and answer our many questions.
ICKY: A Radio Musical [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:40
ICKY: A Radio Musical is a pandemic inspired theatrical performance with a Learn-Along guide. Way back in the days before the end of The Big Sick, students everywhere were forced to stare at computer screens featuring li…