STEM with Dr. Owl

What Is Zero? (And Why Do We Need It?)

January 26 · 11 min · Episode 164 · 16.9 MB
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Discover how zero acts as a crucial placeholder in math and forms the secret language of computers. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they bake "zero cookies," investigate why Ancient Romans struggled with math, and learn why "nothing" is actually a superhero number. It’s a counting adventure where empty space means everything!

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CCSS-Math: Number & Operations in Base Ten (Place Value)