Squiz Kids

Latest Episodes:

Wednesday, March 1 - Sneaky vape ads removed from Facebook; Mexico's' elves go viral; Calling Aussie astronauts; and Ben the escape artist bear. Feb 28, 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

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:

Mexican president Tweets elves: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/27/mexican-president-andres-manuel-lopez-obrador-photo-elf-alux

Ben the escape artist bear:

https://nypost.com/2023/02/26/escape-artist-bear-ben-under-lockdown-at-st-louis-zoo/

Space Camp Applications close on Sunday, 12 March 2023. Students aged 15-18 can apply now at https://amchamaustralia.awardsplatform.com/.

Space Camp: https://www.spacecamp.com/

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

Tuesday, February 28 - Fighting cyber crime; China’s population problem; a sad anniversary; and Nepal’s kung fu nuns. Feb 27, 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:

Kung Fu Nuns homepage: https://www.kungfununs.org/

Two days with the Kung Fu nuns: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/26/world/asia/nepal-kung-fu-nuns.html

Dig Deeper:

10 Careers in Cyber security: https://www.coderacademy.edu.au/blog/career-tips/top-10-careers-in-cyber-security

Australia’s plastic problem: https://www.smh.com.au/national/redcycle-declared-insolvent-but-plastic-stockpiles-under-control-of-supermarket-giants-20230227-p5cns1.html

https://www.smh.com.au/national/coles-and-woolworths-offer-to-take-responsibility-for-massive-plastic-stockpile-20230223-p5cn44.html

China’s population problem: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-chinas-population-decline-could-alter-the-global-economy

Lismore, one year later: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/feb/20/the-never-ending-fallout-of-the-lismore-floods-people-are-just-worn-down

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...Noodles Feb 26, 2023

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If you're in China, you'll have a long life if you slurp them ... you can eat them for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert ... and no, Marco Polo did NOT introduce them to Italy.

Squiz Kids Shortcuts give you and your primary-aged kids the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the big news stories.

LINKS:

Noodles for dessert! https://www.sbs.com.au/food/blog/2016/08/10/noodle-my-dessert

Monday, February 27 - All about The Voice; All-Black makes history; Aussies win World Cup; and bugs on toast for brekky. Feb 26, 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:

International Polar Bear Day: https://polarbearsinternational.org/act-now/awareness-events/international-polar-bear-day/

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 - February 25 Feb 24, 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, February 24 - Six massive objects discovered in space; Bronze Age brain surgery; our winning World Cup women; and cycling at school Feb 23, 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:

Six red blobs that have upended science! Compare the certainty of CNN’s journalists with the caution of the ABC’s:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2023-02-23/james-webb-space-telescope-massive-galaxies-early-universe/101997596

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/02/22/world/webb-telescope-massive-early-galaxies-scn/index.html

Original scientific paper on the red massive galaxies: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-05786-2

Bronze Age brain surgeon: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2023-02-23/evidence-brain-surgery-brothers-meggido-bronze-era-israel/101989790

Mexico’s bike desks: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-64489464

Cricket Australia’s wrap-up of the semi final: https://www.cricket.com.au/news

Key moments from the Matilda’s Cup of Nations run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j_533Eicfk

Tendulkar’s 200, condensed to two minutes: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8cyu6n

Dig Deeper:

Scientific paper on the Bronze Age brain surgery: :https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0281020

The history of surgery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbP0xYB-Rrc

The history of women’s football in Australia: https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/history-womens-football-australia

Forgotten history of Australian women’s football discovered: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/forgotten-history-of-australian-womens-football-discovered/3bhvs4icz

How the Matildas got their name: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/forgotten-history-of-australian-womens-football-discovered/3bhvs4icz

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, February 23 - Voyager’s promise fulfilled; happy nyan nyan nyan day; Saturn’s spoke season; and fish raining from the sky. Feb 22, 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:

Promise, by Voyager: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agG7ShZGfJM&t=72s

Saturn’s spoke season: images and explanation https://www.space.com/saturn-spoke-season-hubble-telescope-photo

Lajamanu’s fish from the sky: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-21/outback-community-fish-rain-sky-weather-event/102002588

Raising the flag on Iwo Jima: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raising_the_Flag_on_Iwo_Jima

Nintendo’s merch for Japan’s Cat Day: https://gonintendo.com/contents/16463-pokemon-co-reveals-sprigatito-merch-line-for-national-cat-day

National Cat Day festival, featuring appearances by Japanese celebrity cats (Google can translate the page): http://tgs.jp.net/event/neko-break/

Samurai Cat film: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3185154/?ref_=tt_sims_tt_i_1

Dig Deeper:

Voyager’s 2022 popular vote-winning song, Dreamer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae23F6zQo98

Eurovision Contest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRpjHHu8ivVWs73uxHlWwFA

Why cats are important to Japanese culture: http://www.japanculture-nyc.com/happy-neko-no-hi-and-the-importance-of-cats-in-japan/

Japan’s cat cafes: https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2314.html#

Japanese pronunciation guide for 222: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duiMovj0c1c&t=2s

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... Greece Feb 21, 2023

Show notes

Greece is having a big party on March 25, to celebrate Greek Independence Day. Don't be surprised if you see the blue-and-white Greek flag flying in Australia, too—about half a million Aussies have Greek heritage, making Australia home to one of the biggest Greek communities in the world. So it seems to be the perfect time to find out a bit more about this ancient civilisation.

LINKS:

10 UNESCO sites in Greece: https://video.link/w/58Xfd

Virtual tour of the Acropolis: https://www.acropolisvirtualtour.gr/

Fasolada recipe: https://www.mygreekdish.com/recipe/traditional-greek-bean-soup-recipe-fasolada/

Wednesday, February 22 - Ukraine’s unhappy anniversary; Rio’s colourful Carnival; fighting Facebook fakes; and Pickles our new surf champ. Feb 21, 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:

Carnival: Photo Gallery: https://www.deccanherald.com/dh-galleries/photos/in-pics-brazils-spectacular-rio-carnival-returns-1192623#7

Molly Picklum: new world surf champion - VIDEO: https://youtu.be/P_MW5YbxZSU

Dig Deeper:

What is Lent and why do some Christians give up something for it?: https://people.howstuffworks.com/what-is-lent-and-why-give-up-something.htm

Four things to know about Ash Wednesday: https://theconversation.com/4-things-to-know-about-ash-wednesday-112120

The origins of Carnival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltXfR_TIlEE

World Surfing League Championship Tour schedule: https://surfingwa.com.au/world-surf-league-announces-2023-championship-tour-schedule/

How to get verified on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: https://vidooly.com/blog/get-verified-facebook-twitter-instagram/#:~:text=Click%20on%20Settings%20at%20the,or%20a%20detailed%20verification%20process.

And because it’s National Cat Day in Japan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cytJLvf-eVs

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, February 21 - New Zealand mops up; Japan’s pop-star school; Ed Sheeran’s hospital visit; and pickles on a pizza. Feb 20, 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:

Ed Sheeran delights kids in Brissie hospital - VIDEO: https://www.instagram.com/p/Co1QY77JkvM/?hl=en

Pickle pizza, anyone? https://www.axios.com/2023/02/17/pizza-trends-2023

Matildas v Spain - match highlights video:https://www.matildas.com.au/video/commbank-matildas-v-spain-highlights-cup-nations-2023

Dig Deeper:

New Zealand mops up - VIDEO: https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2023/feb/17/its-apocalyptic-locals-faced-with-cleanup-after-new-zealands-cyclone-gabrielle-video

Information on preparing for natural disasters: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/preparing-for-natural-disasters?context=60042

Understanding natural disasters: https://www.savethechildren.org.au/our-stories/understanding-natural-disasters

Pickle pizza recipe: https://www.thursdaynightpizza.com/ranch-and-dill-pickle-pizza/

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

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