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Sensational World Of Civics - Episode 3: What happens in Parliament? May 11, 2022

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In this episode we explore what happens inside that big building in Canberra you see on the TV every night ... aka Parliament House. Including how laws are made, the difference between the House of Reps and the Senate - and what's a bill and why it has nothing to do with a duck.

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Wednesday, May 11 - Record breaking penguins and rats; a new Filippino president from an old political family; fake election signs in Sydney; and Big Sheep gets a serious haircut. May 10, 2022

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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

Little Penguins on parade: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-09/phillip-island-5000-little-penguins-cross-beach-record/101050464

Fake election signs: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-06/aec-investigates-fake-signs-suggesting-independents-are-green/101044410

Big Sheep gets a haircut: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2022-05-10/big-sheep-fleeced-of-22kg-wool-after-seven-years/101034938

Sensational World of Civics - Episode 2: What’s an election?

https://www.squizkids.com.au/civics/

Squiz Kids for Schools: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/

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Monday, May 9 - Record breaking Everest climb; the girl who drank all the communion wine; the Wiggles have competition; and Mother’s Day for lions. May 08, 2022

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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.

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Communion wine chugger: https://edition.cnn.com/videos/us/2022/05/05/7-year-old-chugs-wine-first-communion-moos-pkg-vpx.cnn

Peachy Keen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52jrDnbXU4c

Maya the lioness https://www.smh.com.au/national/what-to-get-a-lioness-for-mother-s-day-blood-meat-iceblock-treats-20220507-p5ajdo.html

Sensational World of Civics - Episode 2: What’s an election?

https://www.squizkids.com.au/civics/

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Thursday, May 5 - Teachers strike in NSW; Ed Sheeran’s Ukraine megamix; A tale of two football players; and the bear that got locked in a car. May 04, 2022

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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.

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Ed Sheeran and Antytila collaboration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ2B4Fb7xQQ

Bear in a car

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/video-shows-bear-trapped-connecticut-car-freaking-rcna26936

Sensational World of Civics - Episode 2: What’s an election?

https://www.squizkids.com.au/civics/

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Sensational World Of Civics - Episode 2: What's an election? May 04, 2022

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Politics … a total snoozefest, right? Wrong!

How our government works and the decisions it makes reaches into almost every part of our everyday lives. So settle in as we explore in a series of podcasts the history of Australian democracy and pull apart how our system of government works .. it’ll be heaps more fun than it sounds. Promise!

In this episode, we dive into Australia's political system: what's an election? How do politicians try to win our vote? How do we elect members of Parliament? And why a political party sadly has nothing to do with fairy bread and balloons.

This special four-part civics series for primary school kids is produced in association with the Museum of Australian Democracy

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Wednesday May 4 - A sister’s rescue mission to Ukraine; the water bubbler tree; 104 marathons in 104 days; and sniffing out truth in the election. May 03, 2022

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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

Viktor and Zoya Olepir: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-03/queensland-woman-helps-rescue-brother-from-war-torn-ukraine/101029926

The water bubbler tree: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-61273431

104 marathons in 104 days: https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/amputee-jacky-hunt-broersma-runs-102-marathon-in-102-straight-days-139015237725

Fact Checking the Election:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/factcheck/

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/

May the Fourth be With You, Mathematicians:

http://www.mathematicshed.com/uploads/1/2/5/7/12572836/maths-worksheet-lego-r2-d2.pdf

http://www.mathematicshed.com/uploads/1/2/5/7/12572836/__deathstar.pdf

https://mathcurious.com/2020/05/04/star-wars-math-mission/

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Tuesday May 3 - All eyes on the reserve bank; a four-year-old Formula One wannabe; bees doing maths; and the world’s longest plane flights. May 02, 2022

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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

Sensational World of Civics - Episode 1: Why Canberra?

https://www.squizkids.com.au/civics/

Squiz Kids for Schools: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/

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Monday May 2 - The Australian Olympic Team wants you; the worst choice of holiday souvenir; what your dog’s breed says about its behaviour; and a long, long wait for a birthday cake May 01, 2022

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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.

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The longest wait for a birthday cake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2h5PkF8sbVs

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Friday, April 29 - The world’s first floating city; Dolphins go to war; why spiders jump after kissing; and the $100,000 sneakers you can’t even wear. Apr 28, 2022

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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.

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Plans for world’s first floating city

https://www.newsweek.com/worlds-first-floating-city-oceanix-busan-south-korea-sustainability-rising-sea-levels-1701389

Sensational World of Civics - Episode 1: Why Canberra?

https://www.squizkids.com.au/civics/

Squiz Kids for Schools: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/

Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283

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Thursday, April 28 - Why your weekly shop costs more; the burger flipping robot; the oldest woman in the world; and Venus and Jupiter snuggle up. Apr 27, 2022

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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

See Flippy in Action: https://misorobotics.com/

Sensational World of Civics - Episode 1: Why Canberra?

https://www.squizkids.com.au/civics/

Squiz Kids for Schools: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-for-schools/

Squiz Kids Apple Subscriber Content: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squiz-kids/id1494238283

How To Become A Squiz Kids Correspondent: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FH2HA28InnLU6UxE91wrLBAbCMT40Mua/view

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