Squiz Kids

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Your Shortcut to... Clever Critters Feb 19, 2023

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Rats that save lives... Frogs that pretend to be insects ... and plants that can count?

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

LINKS

World's tiniest frog (and vertebrate): https://video.link/w/VeVFc

Snowball the dancing cockatoo: https://video.link/w/oaVFc

Rat school in Africa: https://video.link/w/xaVFc

BBC video on Venus fly trap: https://video.link/w/0aVFc

Monday, February 20 - Threatened species back from brink; Japan’s shape-shifting robot; Dog bites shark; and here comes Harry. Feb 19, 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:

Threatened species back from the brink: https://theconversation.com/we-found-29-threatened-species-are-back-from-the-brink-in-australia-heres-how-200057

Shape-shifting robot: Video: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-64668021

Dog takes on hammerhead: https://twitter.com/OtteTracey/status/1626585413971496961?s=20

Petunia the pygmy hippo: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-64686602

Dig Deeper:

What kids can do to help save threatened species: https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/biodiversity/threatened/publications/factsheet-green-kids-guide-threatened-species-9-ways

Pygmy hippo facts: https://animalia.bio/pygmy-hippo

Robot clearing foreign body from stomach:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMMvZIVzvgI&t=28s

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

Friday, February 17 - Help on the way to New Zealand; a Bolivian wolf in sheep’s clothing; new Titanic footage released; and a Queen’s letters decrypted. Feb 16, 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

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:

New Zealand storm photos:

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/cyclone-gabrielle-floods-rescue-operation-underway-in-puketapu-napier-new-hawkes-bay-evacuations/RMMVL7IR6ZBITE4RODSM2PXQAI/

Bolivian wolf in sheep’s clothing: https://nypost.com/2023/02/14/inmate-disguises-himself-as-a-sheep-to-escape-prison/

Titanic footage - one minute version: https://apnews.com/article/titanic-rare-footage-released-c429fad5ff9eae14f7dc110881bf0697

Mary, Queen of Scots - news story with sample letter and cipher: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/08/world/europe/mary-queen-of-scots-letters.html

Dig Deeper:

Titanic footage - 80 minute version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmfjjsRbKCY

Mary, Queen of Scots - Figures from academic paper, including ciphers: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/figure/10.1080/01611194.2022.2160677

Mary, Queen of Scots - Full academic paper, including historical background: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01611194.2022.2160677?src=

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Rosie’s Recipes: Healthier Apricot Cereal Balls

https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipes/healthier-apricot-cereal-balls

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 16 - A big week for women’s cricket; praying for rain in Kenya; meet Kang, the supervillain; and Donald Trump has a challenger. Feb 15, 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

WPL Aussie players: https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/womens-premier-league-auction-28-australians-to-go-under-the-hammer-for-inaugural-tournament/news-story/543e6c725938ce336b9b86c3ee7892b8

Kenya’s day of prayer: https://apnews.com/article/weather-kenya-government-utah-william-ruto-nairobi-9a603e7cf63e49bfc70ab9c48a4c547c

Ant-Man trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlNFpri-Y40

The 10 Greatest Conquerors in Human History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSQfxeE5hc8

Dig Deeper:

Video of the WPL auction (top 5 most expensive players): https://www.wplt20.com/videos/top-5-buys-from-wpl-player-auction-2023

WPL Website, teams, players: https://www.wplt20.com/auction

US Presidential Elections explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdadb7qMBcE

The Ant-Man saga up to now: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi205047065/?ref_=tt_eds_center-3_ecw_cs_antman_i

Kenya drought facts and figures: https://www.icrc.org/en/document/kenya-drought-response-facts-figures-may-november-2022

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

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

Wednesday, February 15 - Weather gone wild; victory for Team Fluff; the signing bar set high; and sniffing out fake earthquake news. Feb 14, 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

Episode links:

Puppy Bowl 2023: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/02/12/sport/puppy-bowl-2023-winner/index.html

Justina Miles signs her way into Super Bowl history: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdSPDK6iQ5c

Dig Deeper:

What is a cyclone? BOM explainer and video: http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/tropical-cyclone-knowledge-centre/understanding/tc-info/

How to spot a fake video: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/03/19/how-spot-fake-video/

Origins of Roman numerals: https://www.livescience.com/32052-roman-numerals.html#:~:text=Roman%20numerals%20originated%2C%20as%20the,essential%20to%20communications%20and%20trade.

Roman numerals - Why were the Romans bad at maths? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cj1BZzsY-g

Differences between Auslan and American Sign Language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGVjoCM2PQ8

Auslan Storybook Library: https://www.auslanstorybooks.com/the-storybook-library.html

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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 14 - A UFO hat trick; arresting Turkish builders; NOT hugging cows for Valentine’s Day; and Aussie Superbowl history made. Feb 13, 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

Fundraising ideas for kids: https://www.savethechildren.org.au/about-us/save-the-childrens-charity-work/charity-fundraising-ideas

Emergency Action Alliance: https://emergencyaction.org.au/turkeysyriaearthquake

Red Cross earthquake appeal: https://www.redcross.org.au/earthquakes/

UNICEF: https://www.unicef.org.au/donate/syria-turkiye-earthquake

Your Shortcut to … Valentine’s Day https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/valentines-day/

Dig Deeper:

National Apology to the Stolen Generations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiLnsFyAVqE

Closing the Gap targets (includes true/false quiz data): https://www.closingthegap.gov.au/national-agreement/targets

The story behind Hindu Worship of cows (Short on time? Start at 4:25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ0ZVXMReBg

An animated guide to Hinduism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlBEEuYIWwY

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 ... Valentine's Day Feb 12, 2023

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It has its roots in an Ancient festival that featured goats... Shakespeare was a fan... and it was changed forever by the Hallmark company. We'll take you through WHEN Valentine's Day got started, HOW it is celebrated by different people, and WHAT are some of the craziest real-life romantic gestures we've discovered.

Monday, February 13 - Cyclone Gabrielle heads to NZ; the ghost ships of the Baltic Sea; NRL season kicks off; and who wants a hot-cross burger? Feb 12, 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

How cyclones form: How cyclones form https://study.com/academy/lesson/cyclones-lesson-for-kids-facts-causes.html

Ghost ships of the Baltic Sea: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/ghost-ships-baltic-sea-photographs/index.html

Indigenous Women’s Unity Dance: https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/02/11/the-2023-indigenous-women-war-cry/

Māori Ferns’ Haka: https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/02/11/the-2023-maori-ferns-haka/

Men’s Haka and Indigenous War-Cry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEfkA_ub7w0

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Rosie’s Recipes: Egg and Lettuce Pinwheel: https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipes/egg-and-lettuce-pinwheel-lunch-box

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 v Adults Weekly News S'Quiz - February 11 Feb 10, 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 10 - An AI powered search engine; Namibia’s classroom problem; the Sydney kid in the Superbowl; and a vampire planet discovered. Feb 09, 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

The new Bing: https://www.bing.com/new?icid=mscom_marcom_H1a_BingAI

Namibian TV report on school under trees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4cwUx_y_So

Jordan Mailata the “best story in the NFL” https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/more-sports/jordan-mailata-is-the-best-story-in-the-nfl-right-now/video/ea02d2cd47c1a146264d68ba75b527bb

Wolf1069b Artist’s Impression and press release: https://www.mpia.de/news/science/2023-02-wolf1069b

25 best Superbowl ads of all time: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/news-entertainment/a35093628/best-super-bowl-commercials/

Superbowl Ads 2023 (Beer ads included): https://www.foxsports.com.au/nfl/superbowl/super-bowl-ads-2023-super-bowl-lvii-advertisements-commercials-watch-videos-how-much-does-an-ad-cost-breaking-bad-serena-williams-news/news-story/4567da0c6331e5a88230406ba8a02f01

T20 World Cup: https://www.t20worldcup.com/

Dig Deeper:

Bing relaunch discussed by experts: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2023/02/07/microsoft-announces-new-ai-powered-bing-homepage.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/08/technology/microsoft-bing-openai-artificial-intelligence.html

Bankstown Kid: The Jordan Mailata story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCbarLIlY1s

Explore Exoplanets: https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/

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Rosie’s Recipes: Rice Paper Rolls: https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipes/rice-paper-roll-lunch-box

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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