Potty Training for Astronauts
Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “How do astronauts go to the bathroom in space?” and “What causes thunder and lightning?” We also share a fact of the day about diamonds and an awesome graphic novel recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Liz’s Fact of the Day: 513 Weird Facts Every Kid Should Know by Thomas Canavan
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C1000498
Jill’s Book Recommendation: Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega
https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C895871
Concerning space toilets:
The Astronaut’s Guide to Leaving the Planet by Terry Virts
https://science.howstuffworks.com/bathroom-in-space
https://www.nasa.gov/international-space-station/
https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/houston-we-have-a-podcast/space-hygiene/
Concerning thunder & lightning:
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/thunder/72323
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/lightning/48228
https://www.weather.gov/media/pah/WeatherEducation/lightningsafety.pdf
https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/lightning/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEiVi9TB_RQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUNEFefftt8
