Squiz Kids

Latest Episodes:

Friday, March 10 - The world’s first 3D printed rocket ready for takeoff; Ukraine’s flowers of war; Australia’s first scientists; and furniture for the future. Mar 09, 2023

Show notes

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

Kids + Media Survey:

Are you a parent, guardian or teacher of primary school kids? Then help us paint a picture of Aussie kids and their media habits by filling out this quick, two minute survey. Thank you in advance!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZBTHR35

Today’s Quick Links:

Flexible classrooms: https://www.edutopia.org/article/7-outstanding-k-8-flexible-classrooms/

1950s classroom: https://cultureofyes.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/classroom-1950-image-pinelles-county-schools-k-12.jpg

The WA study: https://www.ecu.edu.au/newsroom/articles/research/decor-decisions-why-leaving-it-up-to-the-kids-helps-them-learn-at-school

Viktor Mikhalev’s flowers of war: https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-war-art-blacksmith-donetsk-e958b141ecaae9a21f2a31376418540d

Relativity Space launch livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq7hwLOc6lhNoyXkGkXKSNQ

Relativity Space homepage: https://www.relativityspace.com/home

Aboriginal bush medicines: https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/history-culture/2011/02/top-10-aboriginal-bush-medicines/

International bagpipe gallery: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagpipes#Image_gallery

Dig Deeper:

Flexible furniture - the full report https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/1020365/Phase-2-report-What-impact-does-innovative-furniture-have-on-student-engagement-and-teacher-practices.pdf

Veritasium YouTube video on Relativity’s rocket: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz165f1g8-E&t=3s

Australian Museum on indigenous science: https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/indigenous-science/

CSIRO and Indigenous Science: https://www.csiro.au/en/research/indigenous-science

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

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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

Thursday, March 9 - Cracking down on sharenting; seaweed-fighting robots; scootering from Melbourne to Cairns; and an airport cat-astrophe. Mar 08, 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

Kids + Media Survey:

Are you a parent, guardian or teacher of primary school kids? Then help us paint a picture of Aussie kids and their media habits by filling out this quick, two minute survey. Thank you in advance!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZBTHR35

Today’s Quick Links:

eSafety Commissioner’s advice on photos and consent: https://www.esafety.gov.au/young-people/consent-sharing-photos-videos

Map of the sargassum belt: https://www.seaweedgeneration.com/education/what-is-the-great-sargassum-belt.html

Robots to the seaweed rescue: https://www.seaweedgeneration.com/education/how-does-sinking-seaweed-remove-co2-from-atmosphere.html

Follow Uni and his scooter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CpQZUjgPQZt/

Baggage scanner animals: https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/xray-reveals-bizarre-find-in-passengers-bag/news-story/6eecc46387ba0154921b496683491dad

Original Barbie: The story behind the original Barbie doll: http://www.historyofdolls.com/doll-facts/original-barbie/

Dig Deeper:

The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/07/great-atlantic-sargassum-belt-seaweed-visible-from-space

More on Uni’s journey: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/09/world/australia/scooter.html

Travel tips and Dad jokes - the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/tsa/?hl=en

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

Squiz the World goes to... Solomon Islands Mar 07, 2023

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Solomon Islands are one of Australia's closest neighbours, and they've been in the news lately because of a security pact they've signed with China. We'll learn about why that's a big deal... but also about how kids in Solomon Islands get to school; how to speak some pijin; and who the Bilikiki Boys are.

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:

Kids in canoes!: https://www.cruisingworld.com/story/destinations/canoe-kids-in-the-solomon-islands/

Bilikiki song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHp5GA_BccA

Poi recipe: https://nationalfoods.org/recipe/national-dish-of-solomon-islands-poi/

Coconut pudding: https://www.internationalcuisine.com/coconut-pudding/

Squiz Shortcuts for grownups: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-shortcuts/id1477008816

Wednesday, March 8 - Bumper crop for Aussie farmers; Botox for burpers; clamping down on TikTok; and celebrating International Women’s Day. Mar 07, 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

Kids + Media Survey:

Are you a parent, guardian or teacher of primary school kids? Then help us paint a picture of Aussie kids and their media habits by filling out this quick, two minute survey. Thank you in advance!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZBTHR35

Today’s Quick Links:

Australian farming sets $90b record: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-07/farm-sector-sets-90-billion-record-abares-reveals/102059398

International Women’s Day 2023: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-64723201.amp

What’s International Women’s Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj9-58FBc2A

Some people can’t burp: https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2023-02-28/no-burp-rcpd-retrograde-cricopharyngeal-dysfunction-reddit/102016108?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=abc_pan_yours_sfmc&utm_term=&utm_id=2035921&sfmc_id=90437309

TikTok banned by 25 government departments and agencies: https://www.afr.com/technology/tiktok-banned-by-25-government-departments-and-agencies-20230303-p5cp4o

The Squiz (for adults): https://www.thesquiz.com.au/

Dig Deeper:

Interest rates and commercial banking for kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4MdL5wgCKE

About monetary policy:https://www.rba.gov.au/monetary-policy/about.html

International Women’s Day: more classroom resources:

https://internationalwomensday.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resources/IWD-Classroom-Activity-Cards.pdf

http://internationalwomensday.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/resources/IWD-WorldAssociationofGirlGuidesandGirlScouts-ActivityPack.pdf

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2455688611239633

More about retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction: https://laryngopedia.com/cant-burp-you-may-have-r-cpd-the-inability-to-burp/

Using one of the deadliest neurotoxins for beauty … and medicine?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaqpoNi5dog

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

Tuesday, March 7 - Help for the high seas; Vanuatu’s triple whammy; restoring Notre Dame’s acoustics; and an 8 year old’s pooch-payday. Mar 06, 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

Kids + Media Survey:

Are you a parent, guardian or teacher of primary school kids? Then help us paint a picture of Aussie kids and their media habits by filling out this quick, two minute survey. Thank you in advance!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZBTHR35

Today’s Quick Links:

Tommy Lee and Echo: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2023-03-06/eight-year-old-tommy-lee-trains-working-dogs/102048350

Notre Dame interactive acoustics: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/03/03/magazine/notre-dame-cathedral-acoustics-sound.html

The final recording from Notre Dame before the fire: https://www.cbc.ca/music/is-this-the-last-music-recorded-at-notre-dame-de-paris-1.5099860

Janet Guthrie’s 1978 trackside interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgl3Dcos7nA

Dig Deeper:

The decline of marine biodiversity: https://ocean-climate.org/en/awareness/the-decline-of-marine-biodiversity/?lang=en

A Global Goal for Nature: https://www.naturepositive.org/

Living Planet Report 2022: https://wwflpr.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/lpr_2022_full_report.pdf

Watch the world’s most expensive working dog in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xt_BS63gOAE

More on Janet Guthrie: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1204402-janet-guthrie-legend-talks-racing-then-and-now-and-danica-patrick

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

Monday, March 6 - Good news for the planet; Jungle survivor eats worms; dream debut for the Dolphins; and Ed Sheeran breaks a record. Mar 05, 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

Kids + Media Survey:

Are you a parent, guardian or teacher of primary school kids? Then help us paint a picture of Aussie kids and their media habits by filling out this quick, two minute survey. Thank you in advance!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZBTHR35

Today’s Quick Links:

Antarctic sea ice reaches record low: https://abcnews.go.com/International/video/antarctic-sea-ice-reaches-record-low-97553769

US clean energy record: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2023/03/01/clean-energy-hits-record-us-2023-sustainable-energy-factbook/11324041002/

Shortened weeks at Queensland public schools: https://www.couriermail.com.au/queensland-education/schools-hub/postpandemic-resurgence-in-shortened-weeks-scheme-at-queensland-public-schools/news-story/4a7731a099f68095b1a53e0fd821df22

Man survives 31 days eating worms: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-64811309

Daryl Braithwaite joins Harry Styles on stage: https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/daryl-braithwaite-joins-harry-styles-onstage-in-sydney-concert-20230304-p5cpfp.html

Backstreet boys are back: https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/backstreet-boys-strip-down-on-stage-in-a-show-to-remember-20230305-p5cpft.html

Ed Sheeran breaks record at MCG: https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/ed-sheerans-dream-come-true-after-he-breaks-aussie-record-for-a-second-time/news-story/a3d4f2ea66da7ede796ef6cd1fc380dc

Dig Deeper:

School hours around the world: Who has the longest or shortest day? https://www.teachstarter.com/au/blog/school-hours-around-the-world/

Delaying school start times not only improves health, but also reduces crime, study finds: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/delaying-school-start-times-not-only-improves-health-but-also-reduces-crime-study-finds/

Top tips to survive in the bush: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-02/tips-to-survive-in-the-bush/7681572

Daryl Braithwaite performs Harry Styles tribute: https://7news.com.au/video/sunrise/on-the-show/daryl-braithwaite-performs-incredible-tribute-to-harry-styles-bc-6321647570112

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

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz - March 4 Mar 03, 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, March 3 - A red-letter day for Australia Post; Korea’s DMZ-menagerie; tired teenagers in Indonesia; and the fabulous life of Froderick. Mar 02, 2023

Show notes

LINKS

Kids + Media Survey:

Are you a parent, guardian or teacher of primary school kids? Then help us paint a picture of Aussie kids and their media habits by filling out this quick, two minute survey. Thank you in advance!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZBTHR35

Today’s Quick Links:

Postal service: Have your say https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/have-your-say/postal-services-modernisation

Wildlife found in the Korean DMZ: https://artsandculture.google.com/story/twVRv8x4gE_fWw

Froderick: https://www.tiktok.com/@unknowndazza/video/7204587065726520577

If TikTok is blocked at school, try playing the video from here: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/awkward-frog-claims-hearts-across-the-globe-after-tiktok-rags-to-riches-story/news-story/4bde94fe12b044393bda7e121edd4020

Dig Deeper:

Facts and figures on Australia’s postal service https://minister.infrastructure.gov.au/rowland/media-release/consultation-begins-delivering-modernised-postal-service

Explore Korea’s demilitarised zone: https://artsandculture.google.com/project/korea-dmz/nature

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

Thursday, March 2 - Time for a clock on the Moon; Japan’s eSports high school; world first x-ray goggles; and bad news for Bieber fans. Mar 01, 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

Kids + Media Survey:

Are you a parent, guardian or teacher of primary school kids? Then help us paint a picture of Aussie kids and their media habits by filling out this quick, two minute survey. Thank you in advance!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZBTHR35

Today’s Quick Links:

European Space Agency pushes for lunar time zone: https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/european-space-agency-pushes-for-lunar-time-zone-164227653962

Japan’s video-gaming school: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/25/business/japan-esports-school-refusal.html#:~:text=A%20Video%2DGaming%20School%3A%20Japan's,an%20unexpected%20demographic%3A%20absentee%20students.

X-ray goggles: https://news.mit.edu/2023/augmented-reality-headset-enables-users-see-hidden-objects-0227

Dr Seuss for kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZt3RHrIADo

Dig Deeper:

Time zoneseExplained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j-SWKtWEcU

What is eSports: https://gamequitters.com/what-is-esports/

Queensland University of Technology, ESports Diploma: https://www.qut.edu.au/courses/diploma-in-esports

The secret history of x-ray specs: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20160718-the-secret-history-of-x-ray-specs

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome explained: https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/blog/news/ramsay-hunt-syndrome-explained-by-dr-amit-kochhar/

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

Squiz the World goes to... Turkey Feb 28, 2023

Show notes

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.

Go beyond the earthquake headlines and learn about the people and culture of Turkey.

LINKS:

Map of Turkey: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Map-of-Turkey-http-pasinexcom-location-maps_fig1_272493266

Top 10 tourist attractions of Istanbul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwmjJvM_rLs

The Trojan Horse story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTTRjZAOFrI

Manti recipe: https://www.giverecipe.com/turkish-dumplings-manti/