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Hey, Wowzer fans, Mindy here.
And before we start the show, I gotta let you know that this November, with a special new episode featuring our friends at Circle Round and Terrestrials on Radiolab for Kids,
And don't miss when Elmo from Sesame Street stops by Wow in the World to make us all belly laugh on November 24th.
Oh, but that's not all, Reg.
On December 1st, we are sharing our 250th episode of Wow in the World with all of you.
We think this one is going to be music to your ears.
Literally.
Did I mention it's a musical?
And if you're a member of the World Organization of Wowzers...
Oh boy, do I have a surprise for you.
You can listen to our 250th episode early with me and other members from around the world on Saturday, November 22nd, at 7 pm.
Eastern.
That's right, we are throwing another listening party.
Join us as we dance along to our new songs.
React to the episode with other members in the chat and more.
Grownups.
If you want your wowzer to join this members-only listening party, you can sign up to become a member today at Tinkercastcom.
Slash wow.
Already a member?
Well, you can find the link and password to join the event when you sign in at Tinkercastcom.
Slash wow.
That's it.
It's going to be a November to remember.
But for now, let's get on with the show.
Woo! out your pencils and a fresh sheet of parchment for Tinker Class is about to begin.
Welcome back to Tinker Class, our hands-on crash course in Science Fun 101 for the science seekers and inventoritos of tomorrow.
And what a week of thinking and tinkering we've had.
We identified problems to solve.
We explored how inspiration from animals could lead us to solutions.
We designed, we created, we tested, and now it's time to share and reflect.
Yesterday, we asked you to share your findings of the week with us.
And here's what you had to say. message telling us all about your project.
Hi Mindy and Guy Roz.
My name is Charles from Maryland.
My Tinker Class project is that I was inspired by a hedgehog for biomimicry to make a jacket that no one can tag me when I'm playing tag.
So I've been collecting sticks to attach onto my jacket that no one can get me.
I'll be invincible!
Say hi, it's Reggie for me.
Woohoo!
Trash Machine 2.0.
The Trash Machine 2000.
The Trash Machine Beta.
Alright, so we have these sensors and this lure, which is actually a light, to look for trash in the depths of the ocean.
And we have this tail to smack it.
And when it finds trash, it'll open its mouth, swallow it and, since it's a trash compactor, it will compact the trash and poop it out here.
No anglerfish were harmed in the making of this video.
Hi, Mandy and Guy Raz.
I'm Sarah from Virginia.
And my Tinker Clip project is inspired by a kangaroo for its pouch.
And I'm going to take my backpack and I'm going to put it backwards on my front and then put my baby sister in it.
And then we can bounce around.
Thank you.
Bye.
Unbelievable!
Nice work, Inventoritos.
We're going to end this first week of Tinker Class by reflecting on what we discovered and learned.
Think about how the materials you used in your design mimicked an animal characteristic or behavior.
And think about how many more testing trials you might need to perfect your design.
And finally, consider how your findings in this project could lead to a solution to an even bigger problem.
And meet us back here on Monday for a whole new week of Tinker Class.
Tinker Class is brought to you with help from our steam mates Chrissy Brownson and Heather Whitus, and produced by Jed Anderson.
Meredith Halpern-Ranzer powers the wow at Tinkercast.
And grown-ups.
If you'd like a printable to go along with these free daily project prompts, Visit Tinkercastcom slash membership to find out more.
All month long.
For every family who becomes part of the World Organization of Wowzers, we'll donate two teacher memberships to Title I school teachers via First Book.
Wow.
Teachers will have access to ready-to-go presentations of Tinker Class's weekly projects that they can then share with their whole class.
Grown-ups, for more, visit Tinkercast.com slash membership.
Thanks for tinkering with us.
Now go forth and keep on wowing.
And before you go, tell us about yourself by filling out a short survey at wondery.com slash survey.
