Squiz Kids

Latest Episodes:

Saturday, April 29 - Kids vs Adult Weekly News S'Quiz Apr 28, 2023

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A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who's been paying the most attention to the week in news.

Friday, April 28 - India to overtake China in population race; all hail the chocolate King!; Tassie gets its AFL team and the moose that went to the movies. Apr 27, 2023

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Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour.

‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Fun. Free. Fresh.

LINKS

Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/april-2023/

Today’s Quick Links:

World population review map: https://worldpopulationreview.com/

India population to surpass China this week: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-65380148

King Charles III in chocolate: https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/king-charles-iii-chocolate-bust-intl-scli-gbr/index.html

Tasmania set to get state AFL team: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-26/tasmania-19th-afl-team-as-stadium-gets-funding/102266608

A moose goes loose at the movies: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2197808195592

Global pay it forward day: https://globalpayitforwardday.com/

Dig Deeper:

8 Billion Strong: infinite possibilities for people and planet: https://youtu.be/6vL1_kCX6qg

The art of chocolate sculpting: https://www.cordonbleu.edu/news/art-of-chocolate-sculpting-explained-new-zealand/en

Kids + Media Survey Results: https://www.squizkids.com.au/aussie-kids-media-results/

Classroom Companion:

Teachers! Want to access free, curriculum-aligned classroom resources tied to the daily podcast? Sign up to be a Squiz Kids Classroom and download the Classroom Companion each day. Made by teachers for teachers, differentiated to suit all primary school ability levels. And did we mention it’s free?

Newshounds

Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms

www.squizkids.com.au/newshounds

Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

Squiz Kids Book Club - April 2023 Apr 27, 2023

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Want to join Catch's crew of reviewers? Apply here!

This month's featured Walker Books:

Junior Book —Click - graphic novel written and illustrated by Kayla Miller

Middle Grades Book —FACTopia: Follow the trail of 400 facts by Kate Hale and illustrated by Andy Smith

Charlotte's favourite books:

Gangsta Granny by David Walliams

Exit Through the Gift Shop by Maryam Master

Charlotte's Crew Review:

My Place (For Young Readers) by Sally Morgan

Books Christie mentioned:

The BFG, by Roald Dahl

Thursday, April 27 - Spaceship lost on the Moon; Making marmalade for the King; FIFA video game wars; and a record-breaking paper plane. Apr 26, 2023

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‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Fun. Free. Fresh.

LINKS

Today’s Quick Links:

“High probability” lander crashed on the moon”: https://japantoday.com/category/tech/Tokyo-company-loses-contact-with-moon-lander-in-likely-crash

Marmalade fit for a king: https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/fit-for-a-king-meet-the-australian-marmalade-maker-with-a-right-royal-honour-20230425-p5d324.html

FIFA no more?: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-65244351

Paper plane designed by Boeing engineers wins world distance record: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/04/14/world/paper-airplane-boeing-engineers-world-record-scn/index.html

Dig Deeper:

Watch Japan’s iSpace attempt moon landing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4Zp1OjP93U

Science project - Build and test paper planes: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/Aero_p046/aerodynamics-hydrodynamics/how-far-will-paper-planes-fly

Squiz the World goes to... Japan Apr 25, 2023

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Each week, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people.

LINKS:

Shibuya crossing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH29fAOE1kw

Kyoshoku, or school lunch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL5mKE4e4uU

Sumo Wrestling 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj_QyxPZE8M

Chanko Nabe: https://www.japanesecooking101.com/chanko-nabe-recipe/

Wednesday, April 26 - Big crowds for ANZAC Day; Belgium’s seagull screeching contest; Night sky light show wows Tassie; and our Kids + Media survey results. Apr 25, 2023

Show notes

‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties’ (A Squiz Parent)

This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.

Fun. Free. Fresh.

LINKS

Today’s Quick Links:

ANZAC Day Shortcut: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/anzac-day/

Seagull screeching contest 2019 - Video: https://youtu.be/Padc5OIPh4k

Aurora australis over Tassie: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-24/strong-naked-eye-aurora-lights-up-tasmanian-skies/102258806

Kids + Media Survey Results: https://www.squizkids.com.au/aussie-kids-media-results/

Classroom Companion:

Newshounds

Get started on our free media literacy resource for classrooms

www.squizkids.com.au/newshounds

Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!

Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

Your Shortcut to... ChatGPT Apr 23, 2023

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We've heard SO much about ChatGPT lately. High schools and universities are really worried that students will start using it to cheat on their assignments. But before we get into that, let us take you through WHAT exactly ChatGPT is, HOW it works, and then move on to WHY people are worried about it.

Saturday, April 22 - Bumper Kids vs Adults S'Quiz - Kids' Movies Apr 21, 2023

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A fun kids vs adults quiz to test your knowledge of kids' movies

Squiz the World goes to... Argentina Apr 18, 2023

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Each week, we give the world globe a spin, and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people.

LINKS:

The Casa Rosada, or Pink House: https://turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar/en/atractivo/casa-rosada

Pato, known in English as "horseball": https://video.link/w/W6rsd

Steak with chimichurri sauce: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/steak-chimichurri-sauce

Black bean chimichurri salad: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/black-bean-chimichurri-salad

Your Shortcut to... ANZAC Day Apr 16, 2023

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Your Shortcut to... Anzac Day

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to ANZAC Day—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

LINKS:

A Camera on Gallipoli: https://www.awm.gov.au/learn/schools/resources/cameraongallipoli