About this episode

Dr. Owl and Emma use a 3D printer to fix a broken space helmet latch, exploring how 3D printers work.

🖨️ Oh no! Ziggy broke his space helmet latch right before a mission! Join Dr. Owl and Emma as they fire up the lab's 3D printer to save the day. We’ll discover how these amazing machines act like robotic hot glue guns to build objects layer by layer—just like frosting a cake! 🍰 Parents, want to keep the learning going? Sign up for our email list to get useful science materials and activity sheets at orbitalowl.com! Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: ETS1.B – Developing Possible Solutions.

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