Squiz Kids

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 Today’s Quick Links: World record frozen lake dive: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/free-diver-plunges-record-depth-beneath-frozen-swiss-lake-2023-03-14/ Raccoon dog images: https://www.gettyimages.com.au/photos/raccoon-dog Raccoon images: https://unsplash.com/s/photos/raccoon Happy the Holstein calf: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2023-03-16/happy-holstein-calf-born-west-gippsland-smiling-face-markings/102104040 International Day of Happiness: https://www.dayofhappiness.net/ Dig Deeper: About the International Criminal Court: https://www.icc-cpi.int/about/the-court “Fires Near Me” website for VIC and NSW: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me The origins of the Covid pandemic - what we know and don’t know: https://www.nytimes.com/article/covid-origin-lab-leak-china.html Why raccoon dogs shouldn’t be kept as pets: ​​ https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/other/raccoondogs Other unusual animal markings (not all checked by Squiz-E the Newshound): https://www.boredpanda.com/unusual-fur-markings-animals/ 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 [email protected]

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

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 Today’s Quick Links: The Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Timelapse of the Chicago River dyed green: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz5BtNU-T3w NASA’s new moon suit: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/spacesuit-for-nasa-s-artemis-iii-moon-surface-mission-debuts The Boy who Cried Wolf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntswPN4Ed4A Wolves on patrol: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64940584 Oscar Lynagh’s shaving cream/ping pong record: https://twitter.com/GWR/status/1633815145842618375 Can’t access Twitter? Try here: https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/man-makes-unusual-world-record-with-table-tennis-balls-shaving-foam-3853030 Dig Deeper: The truth behind 5 St Patricks Day symbols: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/the-truth-behind-st-patricks-day-symbols The real St Patrick: https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/2008/august/real-st-patrick.html Corned beef and cabbage recipe: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/favorite-corned-beef-and-cabbage/ Irish soda bread: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/grandmas-irish-soda-bread/ Wolf controversy within EU https://euobserver.com/opinion/154018 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 [email protected]

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 Today’s Quick Links: The Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ What is a concussion? VIDEO: https://youtu.be/fSRWF44wgn8 Paris fills with rubbish: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64950503 AFL fixture - 2023: https://www.sportingnews.com/au/afl/news/afl-fixture-every-round-2023-premiership-season/fipxlrickx3i7ebrtfwb4rae The psychological reason you’re afraid of clowns: https://www.inverse.com/science/why-am-i-afraid-of-clowns National Close The Gap Day: https://closethegap.org.au/close-the-gap-day/ All about Pandas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNxx8jVEm3I Dig Deeper: Signs and Symptoms of a concussion: https://qbi.uq.edu.au/concussion/signs-and-symptoms-concussion Scientific Paper - Longterm Consequences of Traumatic Brain Injury: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4677116/ How garbage collectors thread the fabric of society: https://fee.org/articles/how-garbage-collectors-thread-the-fabric-of-civilization/ Scientific Paper - Fear of clowns: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1109466/full 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 [email protected]

Biz-E the Bee really wants a mobile phone. Bryce and Amanda explain she’s going to need money for that - but she’s got no idea what money is. The team behind the award-winning Squiz Kids podcast give Biz-E a brief history of money: how we used to trade sheep and goats, how and why currency was invented; what sort of money we have here in Australia; how it’s ‘made’ in a place called The Mint; and how you have to work to get it. Proudly supported by NGS Super - a leading super fund for teachers.

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 Beyonce and Jay Z bring pop culture to the Louvre: (Language warning) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbMqWXnpXcA Link to preschool lunch menu: https://karenlebillon.com/tag/french-kids-school-lunch-project/ French Onion Soup recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017256-french-onion-soup Baguette recipe: https://momsdish.com/baguette

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 Today’s Quick Links: Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ The Virginia Class Attack Submarine: https://www.military.com/equipment/virginia-class-attack-submarine-ssn New fleet of 8 nuclear submarines: https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/new-fleet-of-eight-nuclear-submarines-to-be-built-in-australia-in-368-billion-deal-20230314-p5crt9.html The split of the African continent: https://qz.com/these-six-countries-will-have-a-coastline-if-africa-spl-1850218248 The Great Rift Valley: Where Africa is splitting in two: https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidbressan/2018/04/03/the-discovery-of-the-great-rift-valley-where-africa-is-splitting-in-two/?sh=15d59b916f43 Little Mermaid 2023 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpGo2_d3oYE Little Mermaid 1990: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGZX5-PAwR8 How misinformation is like a virus: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/theres-a-psychological-vaccine-against-misinformation/ Foolproof: the book about misinformation: https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393881448 Dig Deeper: History of the submarine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TADqQk1lpy8 Scientific paper showing the mechanism by which Africa will split: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-16176-x Africa to be divided by a new ocean: https://www.stvincenttimes.com/scientists-say-a-new-ocean-that-is-forming-in-africa-will-divide-it-in-two/ Video: Suswa Kenya is splitting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO7s5zIhX6k&t=22s 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 [email protected]

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 Today’s Quick Links: Squiz Kids Book Club: https://www.squizkids.com.au/book_club/ Watch Cyclone Freddy’s ping pong path of destruction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_KpFj2OXsQ Ke Huy Quan - from Short Round to Oscar winner: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi439403545/?playlistId=nm0702841&ref_=nm_ov_vi Campa Cola, 1983: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o7GT3Jcnfs&t=1s Watch a waggle dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOZrNs22FAU Dig Deeper: More details on Accumulated Cyclone Energy units: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accumulated_cyclone_energy Oscars roundup https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2023 A rap about checks and balances: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jny_4BBGh_g Australia’s separation of powers: https://peo.gov.au/understand-our-parliament/how-parliament-works/system-of-government/separation-of-powers/ Why do honey bees dance? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S-ozxpIrdI Waggle dance research paper: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.ade1702

It covers 2/3 of our planet's surface... it's the reason there's life on Earth... and still, two billion people on our planet don't have enough. We'll take you through WHY there's a crisis ... HOW unsafe water can make you sick... and WHAT kids can do to help. LINKS The Water Cycle: https://video.link/w/xNPfdd The sink/toilet combo: https://www.ecohome.net/guides/1561/greywater-recycling-never-looked-better/ Explore your foodprint: https://www.watercalculator.org/water-footprint-of-food-guide/

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: An Ostrich Told Me The World Is Fake And I Think I Believe It: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CuuCc8QdLQ Meet Lachlan Pendragon: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-09/meet-lachlan-pendragon---the-brisbane-film-student/102076824?fbclid=IwAR3kv-dukl7itvcagL8JUagkL4KvjaTkcAGywQw4dT2C_-fC38l9K4vlY0E How to watch the 2023 Oscars in Australia: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-12/oscars-2023-how-to-watch-australia-who-is-nominated/102072700 Valetine's Day asteroid: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/mar/10/nasa-asteroid-2023-dw-valentines-day World’s Ugliest Dogs - 2022 Finalists: https://www.sonoma-marinfair.org/worlds_ugliest_dog_2019_home/ Dig Deeper: Make a stop-motion animation: https://www.acmi.net.au/education/school-program-and-resources/make-stop-motion-animation/ Slices of Time: Eadweard Muybridge’s Cinematic Legacy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNU7sXkZmSw Muybridge’s Zoopraxiscope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG5erS2GNG0 A History of Submarines and U-Boats: https://www.worldwideboat.com/knowledgebase/a-history-of-submarines-and-u-boats How Do Nuclear Powered Submarines Work: https://theconversation.com/how-do-nuclear-powered-submarines-work-a-nuclear-scientist-explains-168067 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 [email protected]

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

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 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 [email protected]

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: 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 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 [email protected]

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

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: 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 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 [email protected]

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: 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 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 [email protected]

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: 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 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 [email protected]

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

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 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 [email protected]

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: 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 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 [email protected]

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/

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 [email protected]

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: 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 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 [email protected]

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

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

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

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: 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 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 [email protected]

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: 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 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 [email protected]

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/

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: 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 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 [email protected]

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: 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 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 [email protected]

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

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 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 [email protected]

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: 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= # Sponsored Search For The Ultimate $5 Lunchbox Rosie’s Recipes: Healthier Apricot Cereal Balls https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipes/healthier-apricot-cereal-balls 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 [email protected]

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 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 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 [email protected]

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 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 #Sponsored Search For The Ultimate $5 Lunchbox Rosie’s Recipes: Brilliant Burrito Lunch Box:https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipes/black-bean-burrito-lunch-box?icmpid=sm-ffk-article-best-lunch-box-foods 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 [email protected]

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 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 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 [email protected]

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.

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 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 #Sponsored Search for the Ultimate $5 Lunchbox Rosie’s Recipes: Egg and Lettuce Pinwheel: https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipes/egg-and-lettuce-pinwheel-lunch-box 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 [email protected]

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

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 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/ #Sponsored Search For The Ultimate $5 Lunchbox Rosie’s Recipes: Rice Paper Rolls: https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipes/rice-paper-roll-lunch-box 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 [email protected]

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 Woody Woodpecker theme song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnpZpAPaLew Wearable Japanese beanbag: https://www.wionews.com/world/chilling-the-japanese-way-this-wearable-beanbag-lets-you-unwind-anywhere-watch-559716 Pest controller finds 300kg of acorns in wall cavity: Video: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/02/07/acorns-woodpeckers-california-house/ LeBron James breaks all-time NBA point-scoring record: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-08/lebron-james-breaks-all-time-nba-point-scoring-record/101947200 Dig Deeper: Woodpecker in action: VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVG27nbKoBM Squirrel stores 1000 walnuts under the bonnet of a truck: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/09/30/squirrel-truck-fargo-bill-fischer/ The ways animals prepare for winter: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/nature/article/animals-prepare-for-winter Search For The Ultimate $5 Lunchbox Rosie’s Recipes: Next Level Nachos: https://www.squizkids.com.au/rosies-recipes/next-level-nachos/ #Sponsored 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 [email protected]

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. Today we're headed to a country that has the highest density of robots in the world... where, when you take a photo, everyone says "kimchi"... and where tae kwon do was invented. Can you guess? LINKS: Taekwondo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGIZTKUfcnI Bibimbap recipe: https://www.recipetineats.com/bibimbap/#wprm-recipe-container-37012

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 How the Turkey earthquake happened: https://www.smh.com.au/world/middle-east/why-the-turkey-earthquake-was-so-devastating-20230207-p5cihn.html The Polar Sound Project: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-64514258 Croc Escapee: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-05/saltwater-crocodile-escapes-at-queensland-wildlife-sanctuary/101932762 Montreal’s Fake Restaurant: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/montreal-fake-restaurant-tripadvisor-1.6733629 Dig Deeper: Squiz Kids Shortcut on Earthquakes + Volcanoes: https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/earthquakes-and-volcanoes/ Other Singing Landscapes: https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/singing-ice-is-just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg Infamous Animals on the Lam: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/animals-escapes.htm #Sponsored: Search For The Ultimate $5 Lunchbox Rosie’s Recipes: Cool Chicken Taco cups: https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipes/chicken-taco-cups-and-snacks 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 [email protected]

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 eSafety Commission’s Safer Internet Day info: https://www.esafety.gov.au/newsroom/whats-on/safer-internet-day-2023 A crook nollie flip (slow motion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-I83er-S28 Meet Chloe Covell: https://olympics.com/en/video/meet-australian-skateboarding-prodigy-chloe-covell Dig Deeper: Safer Internet Day classroom resources (middle and upper primary): https://www.esafety.gov.au/educators/classroom-resources?level%5B0%5D=5&level%5B1%5D=6&level%5B2%5D=7 eSafety’s Connect. Reflect. Protect. Poster: https://www.esafety.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-01/Poster%20A3%20-%20Simple%20ways%20you%20can%20connect%20reflect%20protect.pdf Set up parental controls on Apple devices: https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201304 Set up parental controls on Android devices: https://support.google.com/families/answer/7103028?hl=en More about Chloe Covell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qonhEUQWfto Follow chlo_the_flo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chlo_the_flo/?hl=en Why you should read Charles Dickens (TedEd): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5czA_L_eOp4 Search For The Ultimate $5 Lunchbox Rosie’s Recipes: Next Level Nachos: https://www.squizkids.com.au/rosies-recipes/next-level-nachos/ #Sponsored 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 [email protected]

Up to one in ten Aussie kids has one... so did Albert Einstein... and they can make school really hard. This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to learning disabilities—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why and how of the big news stories. LINKS: Thank You, Mr Falker: read aloud https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abN2aP_Dzd0

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 Padayappa the friendly elephant: Photos: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-64480308 Scorchers win the BBL final: Video: https://twitter.com/FoxCricket/status/1621841431794163712 Bobi - the world’s oldest dog: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64507336 LINKS TO DIG DEEPER: Fighter jet shoots down Chinese balloon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7_K26Eg1UI How China became a superpower: via Sky News: https://youtu.be/8aJ-ytBZC4U Video of Padayappa the elephant: https://youtu.be/xTFoLcnFsQs Video of Bobi, the world’s oldest dog: https://youtu.be/SIwcB56x2 Search For The Ultimate $5 Lunchbox Rosie’s Recipes: Next Level Nachos: https://www.squizkids.com.au/rosies-recipes/next-level-nachos/ #Sponsored 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 [email protected]

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

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 The current $5 banknote: https://banknotes.rba.gov.au/australias-banknotes/banknotes-in-circulation/five-dollar/ Heatwave Do’s and Don’t’s: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-02/queensland-heatwave-hot-weather-heatstroke-safety-health/101917120 BBC video of the Pope’s mass: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-64482031 Congolese choir rehearsals: https://www.youtube.com/@choralehosannasiloe Pictures of the Bremer Canyon orcas: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-30/hundreds-of-orcas-return-to-south-coast-hotspot/101897876 Hercules statue after a cleanup: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/hercules-statue-discovery-roman-sewer-2249303 American Pie by Don Mclean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngDJIjbAvz4 LINKS TO DIG DEEPER: All about Australian banknotes: https://banknotes.rba.gov.au/australias-banknotes/ Reserve Bank statement on $5 note: https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2023/mr-23-02.html Learn more about orcas: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/orca TedEd on Hercules (suitable for older kids): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIIjhAuC76g Hercules in Rick Riordan books: https://riordan.fandom.com/wiki/Hercules Search For The Ultimate $5 Lunchbox Write to us at [email protected] and let us know what three things you’d put in your ultimate lunch box … we’ll read out the best ones on the podcast. #sponsored 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 [email protected]

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. Maths Challenge Solution: 10% of 25 million is 2.5 million, or 2,500,000. That would buy 250,000 children tickets to a Women’s World Cup match! Squiz-E’s questions: Why do you think the TV show didn't report WHEN this incident happened? Why do you think the exterminator agreed to appear on the show, almost a year after it happened? Why do you think the extermination company keeps reposting different versions of the video to TikTok? LINKS Harry Souttar highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_BwVNvrxxI Iranian couple dancing: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-64470506 Chelsea doll with scoliosis: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/barbie-scoliosis-doll-chelsea-b2272781.html “Terrifying” wasp nest on Channel 9 yesterday: https://9now.nine.com.au/today/giant-wasp-nest-in-melbourne-bathroom-could-break-world-record/212fc7f6-4802-4b13-9a29-55a858ba03a9 The original April 2022 video (MUTE to avoid slightly salty language): https://www.tiktok.com/@dappestcontrol/video/7076821304434822401?lang=en LINKS TO DIG DEEPER: Sport participation in Australia: statistics and trends https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/kb/sport-participation-in-australia/participation-statistics-and-trends A parents’ guide to explaining the situation in Iran: https://www.rebelgirls.com/blog/understanding-iran-for-parents Some toys that represent disabilities: https://tinybeans.com/diverse-toys-celebrate-disabilities/ A guide to designing toys that represent disabilities: https://www.toylikeme.org/disability-representation-in-toy-design/ Why representation matters for children with disabilities: https://hellocare.com.au/representation-matters-children-with-disabilities-visible-through-inclusive-toys/ More on European wasps: https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/06/01/forget-murder-hornets-european-wasps-are-beheading-aussie-flies.html Australia’s Worst Invasive Species: https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2019/02/australia%E2%80%99s-10-worst-invasive-species Groundhog Day explained: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/punxsutawney-phil-and-groundhog-day-explained Search For The Ultimate $5 Lunchbox Write to us at [email protected] and let us know what three things you’d put in your ultimate lunch box … we’ll read out the best ones on the podcast. #sponsored 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 [email protected]