DiscoverSTEM with Dr. OwlπŸŽ„ Holiday Replay: Why Do Things Burn? [Science Behind Minecraft]
πŸŽ„ Holiday Replay: Why Do Things Burn? [Science Behind Minecraft]

πŸŽ„ Holiday Replay: Why Do Things Burn? [Science Behind Minecraft]

Update: 2025-12-24
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πŸŽ„ This episode is part of our Holiday Replay Series β€” a collection of favorite STEM with Dr. Owl episodes while we take a short holiday break.

✨ New episodes will return after the holidays!


πŸ”₯ Uh oh! A Creeper explosion sets a tree ablaze near Herbert’s precious carrot patch! Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and a slightly singed Ziggy as they explore the science of fire and combustion inside the world of Minecraft. Learn about the Fire Triangle, heat, fuel, oxygen β€” and how to stay safe β€” all through blocky adventures kids love.


🧱 STEMcraft Friday: The Science Behind Minecraft

This episode is part of STEMcraft Friday, our special series connecting real‑world science to Minecraft mechanics.


Episodes in this series include:




  • Why Is Minecraft So Blocky? Pixels Explained




  • Mining Like a Geologist




  • What Is Lightning?




  • Why Do Things Burn?




  • Why Do Volcanoes Erupt?




  • What’s a Biome? Exploring Minecraft’s Wildest Animal Homes




  • How Sand Turns Into Glass




  • Flip the Switch! All About Circuits



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πŸŽ„ Holiday Replay: Why Do Things Burn? [Science Behind Minecraft]

πŸŽ„ Holiday Replay: Why Do Things Burn? [Science Behind Minecraft]

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