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Time to listen, wonder, tinker and make like scientists, engineers, and detectives!

Get started below with ad-free educational podcasts and associated projects. Both align with curriculum standards from NGSS to ELA, Social Studies and media literacy.

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Podcasts + Projects = Podjects!

Browse podjects by picking the show best suited to your curriculum.

Wow In The World

A cartoon for the ear that takes listeners on a journey through the latest discoveries in science, technology, and innovation that make us all say “WOW!”

Episodes are NGSS-aligned, about 15 minutes long, and ad-free for classrooms. Podjects get kids listening, laughing and learning as they think, tinker, and present WOW findings like scientists and engineers while building 21st-century skills!

Who, When, Wow!

Join Carly Q as she investigates the Who, When, Wow! of real mysteries of history, gathering clues and evidence for her Super Secret Podcast!

Episodes are 20 minutes long, ELA-aligned, and perfect for social studies lessons. Podjects invite students to question and investigate like detectives with ready-made activities — or make their very own Super Secret Podcast.

Two Whats?! And A Wow!

An interactive, science-based game show hosted by Guy Raz and Mindy!

Episodes are split into three rounds, each less than 5 minutes. These bite-sized WOWs are perfect for brain breaks, early finishers, snack time, and more! Podjects let students dig deeper into the content or host their own version of the game show.

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Teacher’s Guide

Looking to go deeper? Here’s everything you need from A to Z.

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NGSS-Aligned Activities

Check out how Wow in the World aligns with NGSS!

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