# How Does The Toilet Work? – Physics & Engineering for Kids

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Podcast: [STEM with Dr. Owl](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stem-with-dr-owl-7266345)
Published: 2026-06-01T10:01:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 671

## Resource

Learn the engineering and physics behind how toilets work, from gravity-powered flushes to hidden trapways. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy the Robot as they answer a listener question and discover why the toilet is not a porcelain spaceship. Find out how a tiny water float acts as a bathroom lifeguard to keep your house clean and safe! Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: PS2.A – Forces and Motion

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