Math Videos for Kids!

Math is everywhere—and Season 2 of How It's Math proves it. Explore exciting careers, incredible workplaces, and the surprising ways professionals use math every day. From rocket launches and weather forecasting to animal hospitals and aviation, discover why math matters in the real world. Season 2 premieres September 1, 2026, on the PBS app and PBS.org. Hosted by educator Caroline Farkas and produced by Doodles & Digits. Let's be Friends! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doodlesanddigits/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doodlesanddigits/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doodlesanddigits Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/doodlesanddigits/ Want a free video starter kit for your students? https://www.doodleslearning.com/videostarter Want more information? https://www.doodleslearning.com

How do satellites stay in space? How does math help satellites send signals, give directions, predict weather, and communicate around the world? In this segment of How It’s Math, students visit Vandenberg Space Force Base to learn how members of the @U.S.SpaceForce use math to operate satellites and keep them safely orbiting Earth. Students discover how math is used for: Satellite communication Orbit calculations Gravity and velocity Distance and measurement Precision and accuracy GPS and navigation systems Aerospace engineering Space technology Students also learn how satellites help us every day through weather forecasting, communication, transportation, GPS, and learning more about Earth and space. Common Core Math Connections: 4.MD.A.1 – Solve problems involving measurement and distances 4.NBT.A.2 – Read and compare large multi-digit numbers Let's be Friends! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doodlesanddigits/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doodlesanddigits/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doodlesanddigits Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/doodlesanddigits/ Want a free video starter kit for your students? https://www.doodleslearning.com/videostarter Want more information? https://www.doodleslearning.com #Satellites #MathForKids #SpaceForKids #STEMEducation #RealWorldMath #SpaceForce #ElementaryMath #HowItsMath #AerospaceEngineering #ScienceForKids #HomeschoolLearning #STEMCareers #GPS #Orbit #MathVideos

How do meteorologists use math to predict the weather and help launch rockets safely into space? In this segment of How It’s Math, students visit Vandenberg @U.S.SpaceForce Base to learn how meteorologists and weather forecasters use math every day to study clouds, storms, lightning, distance, elapsed time, and rocket launch safety. Students will discover how weather teams use: Distance and measurement Elapsed time Data analysis Weather radar Satellite images Lightning tracking Cloud movement Zulu time Forecasting tools Students also learn how meteorologists help make important decisions before rocket launches by predicting dangerous weather conditions like storms and lightning. Common Core Math Connections: 4.MD.A.2 – Solve word problems involving intervals of time 4.MD.A.1 – Solve measurement and distance problems Let's be Friends! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doodlesanddigits/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doodlesanddigits/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doodlesanddigits Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/doodlesanddigits/ Want a free video starter kit for your students? https://www.doodleslearning.com/videostarter Want more information? https://www.doodleslearning.com #Meteorology #WeatherForKids #STEMEducation #RocketLaunch #RealWorldMath #MathForKids #ElementaryMath #HowItsMath #SpaceForce #HomeschoolLearning #ScienceForKids #MathVideos #WeatherForecasting

How is math used in rocket launches? In this segment of How It’s Math, students travel to Vandenberg Space Force Base to discover how engineers, Space Force officers, and scientists use math before, during, and after a rocket launch. In this real-world math video for kids, students learn how math helps launch rockets safely into space using: Decimals and precise measurements Angles and degrees Elapsed time Line graphs and data analysis Temperature and pressure monitoring Sonic boom research 24-hour “Zulu” time Students also meet real professionals working in aerospace and STEM careers, including engineers, launch commanders, and sonic boom researchers, to see how math is used every day in exciting space careers. This video can support these standards and Common Core Math Connections: 3.MD.A.1 – Solve problems involving elapsed time 4.MD.A.2 – Solve word problems involving intervals of time 4.MD.B.4 – Make and interpret line graphs 4.NF.C.6 – Use decimal notation for fractions 4.MD.C.5 – Understand angles and measure angles Let's be Friends! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doodlesanddigits/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doodlesanddigits/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doodlesanddigits Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/doodlesanddigits/ Want a free video starter kit for your students? https://www.doodleslearning.com/videostarter Want more information? https://www.doodleslearning.com #MathForKids #RocketLaunch #STEMEducation #RealWorldMath #SpaceForce #ElementaryMath #HowItsMath #MathVideos #EngineeringForKids #HomeschoolLearning #AerospaceEngineering #MathActivities #ScienceForKids #Vandenberg #MathIsEverywhere #DoodlesandDigits

Even a tiny difference in measurement, like 0.1 milliliters, can drastically change medication dosage! Learn how pharmacists use math to ensure safety and effectiveness. #PharmacyMath #Precision #MedicationSafety #STEM #MathIsUseful

How do pharmacists use math in real life? In this segment of How It’s Math, we head into a pharmacy to discover how pharmacists and pharmacy interns use math every single day to help keep people safe and healthy. In this Math in Pharmacy video, students will see real-world examples of math in action, including measuring liquids, calculating doses, counting tablets, converting milligrams to grams, using multiplication and division, and checking dates and quantities carefully. Pharmacists explain how precision matters in their work and how even small mistakes in measurement can make a big difference. This video is designed for teachers, parents, homeschool families, and upper elementary students who want to see how the math learned in school connects to real careers and everyday problem-solving. It’s a great resource for introducing career-connected math, real-world math applications, and math vocabulary in an engaging way. Common Core Math Connections 4.MD.A.1 – Measurement in standard units 4.MD.A.2 – Solve real-world problems involving measurement and quantities 5.MD.A.1 – Convert like measurement units within a given system 5.NBT.B.7 – Use operations with decimals in real-world contexts 5.OA.A.1–2 – Write and interpret numerical expressions and calculations In the video, students will also solve this pharmacy-themed word problem: A prescription needs to be 3,000 mg, but the scale measures in grams. How many grams is that? Whether your child is learning about measurement, multiplication, division, conversions, or problem solving, this video shows how math is used in an important real-world job. Let's be Friends! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doodlesanddigits/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doodlesanddigits/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doodlesanddigits Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/doodlesanddigits/ Want a free video starter kit for your students? https://www.doodleslearning.com/videostarter Want more information? https://www.doodleslearning.com #MathInPharmacy #RealWorldMath #MathForKids #UpperElementaryMath #HowItsMath #CareerConnectedLearning #ElementaryMath #Pharmacist #STEMforKids #MathInRealLife