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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 12 MIN

Why Don’t We Fall Off the Earth? – Gravity & Physics for Kids

from STEM with Dr. Owl · host Orbital Owl

Learn how gravity and mass keep us on the ground and why people in Australia aren't actually standing upside down. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy the Robot as they discover the "Stuff Rule" and find out why the Moon has a much weaker gravity hug than Earth. Plus, see what happens when Ziggy tries to find a "gravity off" switch on a robot! Want more fun science? Sign up for our email list at orbitalowl.com to get free materials and experiments related to this episode. Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: PS2.B – Types of Interactions (Gravity)  

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