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About this episode
This episode explores the science behind air conditioning with HVAC instructor John Vernon.
❄️ Do air conditioners actually make cold air? How was air conditioning invented? And what does an HVAC technician do all day? In this episode, HVAC instructor John Vernon helps Orbiters discover the surprising science behind air conditioning. Learn how refrigerant carries heat, why compressors are so important, and how air conditioning changed homes, schools, hospitals, and cities around the world. This episode is part of our Cool Jobs series with Level Up Texas and Texas A&M University's Office for Youth Engagement. ➡️Level-Up Texas: https://tx.ag/cooljobs ➡️ Skillpoint Alliance ( https://skillpointalliance.org/ ), a nonprofit organization that helps adults prepare for skilled trades careers through hands-on training programs. 💬 Submit your kids' questions! https://www.cumbrekids.org/questions 🖍️ Coloring pages for each episode! https://www.cumbrekids.org/color-along 💛 Support this podcast by joining The Curious Club: https://www.cumbrekids.org/curious-club Orbit Family Conversation Starters! If you could invent something to make life more comfortable, what would it do? Would you enjoy a job where you solve puzzles and fix machines? Why or why not? Continue learning as a…
People in this episode
Host: Cumbre Kids
Guest: John Vernon
Topics covered
- air conditioning
- HVAC
- science
- invention
- cool jobs
Keywords
- air conditioner
- refrigerant
- compressor
- HVAC technician
- cooling systems
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Level Up Texas, Texas A&M University's Office for Youth Engagement, Skillpoint Alliance
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