The Science of How Popcorn Pops

SciShow Kids

In this engaging episode of the Sci Kids! Show, the host and his robot friend, Squeaks, investigate the science behind a favorite movie night snack: popcorn. The video takes students on a journey from the cornfield to the popcorn bowl, explaining the biological structure of a corn kernel and the physical changes that occur when it is heated. Through clear narration and helpful animations, viewers learn how a hard, tiny seed transforms into a large, fluffy treat.