Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
Sep 25, 2026 · 25 min · 9 segments
How did Earth get its magnetic field? And why does it move around? Our listeners have questions about one of Earth’s most mysterious forces. To find out, we go on an archeological expedition in the…
My name is Will, and I am seven years old, and my question is how the Earth got its magnetic field.
I think, um, how the Earth got its magnetic field is because there's lots of space magnets on the top of the Earth.
Maybe scientists would figure it out if they went up into space and looked for magnets.
Hi, I'm William.
I'm eight years old, and my question is why does the Earth's magnetic field move around? I think scientists could find out by calculating what north is pointing to.
How do you think Earth got its magnetic field? Why does it move around? How do you think scientists would find out? Think about it because we'll be back with a scientist who spent decades searching for the magnetic field all around the world.
My name is Will, and I am seven years old, and my question is how the Earth got its magnetic field.
I think, um, how the Earth got its magnetic field is because there's lots of space magnets on the top of the Earth.
Maybe scientists would figure it out if they went up into space and looked for magnets.
Hi, I'm William.
I'm eight years old, and my question is why does the Earth's magnetic field move around? I think scientists could find out by calculating what north is pointing to.
How do you think Earth got its magnetic field? Why does it move around? How do you think scientists would find out? Think about it because we'll be back with a scientist who spent decades searching for the magnetic field all around the world.
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