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ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/International/timeline-long-history-israeli-palestinian-conflict/story?id=103875134

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Your Shortcut to... the Israel-Hamas Conflict Oct 30, 2023

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Map of the Ottoman Empire in 1914: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/media/photo/map-ottoman-empire-1914

United Nations: https://www.un.org/unispal/timeline/

Ancient Jewish History: The Diaspora: https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-diaspora

How did Israel become a country in the first place: https://www.vox.com/2018/11/20/18080016/israel-zionism-war-1948

Why Jews and Muslims both have religious claims on Jerusalem: https://www.history.com/news/why-jews-and-muslims-both-have-religious-claims-on-jerusalem

Monday, October 30 - Australia Zoo on alert as fires burn; Norway’s cheese Olympics; Not a great weekend for Kiwis; and the deer who dropped in for noodles. Oct 29, 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.

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Deer drops in for noodles: https://apnews.com/article/deer-restaurant-noodles-beloit-wisconsin-fe12419691c69d16e1955eae2e9b9540

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Classroom Resources for The Bravest Word

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Friday, October 27 - Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz Oct 26, 2023

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

Squiz Kids Book Club - October Oct 26, 2023

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Australia's best kids' book club podcast. Reviews by kids for kids

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This month's featured Walker Books:

Junior Book —Diary of an Accidental Witch by Perdita and Honor Cargill, illustrated by Katie Saunders

Middle Grades Book —The Bravest Word by Kate Foster

Resources

Spooky Halloween Reads

Giorgia's favourite author:

Robin Stevens

Giorgia's favourite book (at the moment)

Wings of Fire Book 7 - Winter Turning by Tui. T. Sutherland

Thursday, October 26 - Stepping up the fight against fake news; Scotland’s spooky skeletons; Celine Dion keeps Kiwis awake; and the giraffe who went on a road trip. Oct 25, 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

Scotland’s 5000 year old skeletons:

https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/tomb-neolithic-skeletons-intl-scli-scn/index.html

Giraffe on a freeway:

https://www.smh.com.au/national/drivers-stunned-as-giraffe-pokes-its-head-from-back-of-truck-on-busy-highway-20231025-p5eesl.html

Squiz Kids Shortcut to Skeletons:

https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/skeletons/

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

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Wednesday, October 25 - Bushfire season has begun; England’s Halloween hillside; Afghanistan’s historic cricket win; and an escalator to the sky Oct 24, 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

World’s largest pumpkin mosaic: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/10/23/Guinness-World-Records-pumpkin-mosaic-Nightmare-Before-Christmas/7521698077818/

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

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Your Shortcut to... The Science of Skeletons Oct 23, 2023

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A Halloween-inspired Shortcut on the science of skeletons

LINKS

Google Slides of Classroom Activities: Moon; Star; Sun

Your Squiz Kids Shortcut to ... Halloween: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/halloween/

Interactive human skeleton: https://www.dkfindout.com/us/human-body/skeleton-and-bones/skeleton/

Monday, October 23 - Earthquake rattles Melbourne; Japan’s skinny sumos; South Africa beat England: twice; and look out for spider zombies! Oct 22, 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

Squiz Kids Shortcut to… Earthquakes and Volcanoes: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/earthquakes-and-volcanoes/

Lab reanimates a dead spider’s legs to act as a claw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JOS6hMHIUM

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