

Squiz Kids
Squiz Media
Squiz Kids is a news podcast, just for kids! 10 minutes of age-appropriate news, delivered with positivity and humour. Make it part of your daily routine by playing it over breakfast, during the drive to school or - for all the Squiz teachers out there - in the classroom.There's also kids v adults quizzes, a book club, kids-only Q&As (with people like the Prime Minister!), deep dives into topics kids love (from Barbie to Halloween, toys, sport, inventions, crazy science stuff, and so much more).Want a birthday shoutout? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au, or visit the Squiz Kids website.PS. We do news for big people (aka adults) over on The Squiz Today - a free weekday email and podcast. Search for Squiz Today in your podcasting app, or check out The Squiz Today newsletter here.
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Mar 2, 2023 • 9min
Friday, March 3 - A red-letter day for Australia Post; Korea’s DMZ-menagerie; tired teenagers in Indonesia; and the fabulous life of Froderick.
LINKSKids + 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/ZBTHR35Today’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_fWwFroderick: https://www.tiktok.com/@unknowndazza/video/7204587065726520577If 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/natureClassroom CompanionTeachers! 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?NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshoundsStay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram! Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

Mar 1, 2023 • 9min
Thursday, March 2 - Time for a clock on the Moon; Japan’s eSports high school; world first x-ray goggles; and bad news for Bieber fans.
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. LINKSKids + 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/ZBTHR35Today’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-164227653962Japan’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-0227Dr Seuss for kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZt3RHrIADoDig Deeper:Time zoneseExplained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j-SWKtWEcUWhat is eSports: https://gamequitters.com/what-is-esports/Queensland University of Technology, ESports Diploma: https://www.qut.edu.au/courses/diploma-in-esportsThe secret history of x-ray specs: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20160718-the-secret-history-of-x-ray-specsRamsay Hunt Syndrome explained: https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/blog/news/ramsay-hunt-syndrome-explained-by-dr-amit-kochhar/Classroom CompanionTeachers! 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?NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshoundsStay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram! Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

Feb 28, 2023 • 10min
Squiz the World goes to... Turkey
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_272493266Top 10 tourist attractions of Istanbul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwmjJvM_rLsThe Trojan Horse story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTTRjZAOFrIManti recipe: https://www.giverecipe.com/turkish-dumplings-manti/

Feb 28, 2023 • 9min
Wednesday, March 1 - Sneaky vape ads removed from Facebook; Mexico's' elves go viral; Calling Aussie astronauts; and Ben the escape artist bear.
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. LINKSKids + 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/ZBTHR35Today’s Quick Links: Mexican president Tweets elves: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/27/mexican-president-andres-manuel-lopez-obrador-photo-elf-aluxBen 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 CompanionTeachers! 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?NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshoundsStay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram! Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

Feb 27, 2023 • 11min
Tuesday, February 28 - Fighting cyber crime; China’s population problem; a sad anniversary; and Nepal’s kung fu nuns.
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. LINKSKids + 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/ZBTHR35Today’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.htmlhttps://www.smh.com.au/national/coles-and-woolworths-offer-to-take-responsibility-for-massive-plastic-stockpile-20230223-p5cn44.htmlChina’s population problem: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-chinas-population-decline-could-alter-the-global-economyLismore, 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 CompanionTeachers! 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?NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshoundsStay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram! Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

Feb 26, 2023 • 11min
Your Shortcut to...Noodles
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

Feb 26, 2023 • 9min
Monday, February 27 - All about The Voice; All-Black makes history; Aussies win World Cup; and bugs on toast for brekky.
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. LINKSKids + 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/ZBTHR35Today’s Quick Links: International Polar Bear Day: https://polarbearsinternational.org/act-now/awareness-events/international-polar-bear-day/Classroom CompanionTeachers! 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?NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshoundsStay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram! Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

Feb 24, 2023 • 6min
Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz - February 25
A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who's been paying the most attention to the week in news.

Feb 23, 2023 • 11min
Friday, February 24 - Six massive objects discovered in space; Bronze Age brain surgery; our winning World Cup women; and cycling at school
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. LINKSKids + 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/ZBTHR35Today’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.htmlOriginal 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-RrcThe history of women’s football in Australia: https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/history-womens-football-australiaForgotten history of Australian women’s football discovered: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/forgotten-history-of-australian-womens-football-discovered/3bhvs4iczHow the Matildas got their name: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/forgotten-history-of-australian-womens-football-discovered/3bhvs4iczClassroom CompanionTeachers! 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?NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshoundsStay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram! Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

Feb 22, 2023 • 10min
Thursday, February 23 - Voyager’s promise fulfilled; happy nyan nyan nyan day; Saturn’s spoke season; and fish raining from the sky.
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. LINKSKids + 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/ZBTHR35Today’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/102002588Raising 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 CompanionTeachers! 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?NewshoundsGet started on our free media literacy resource for classroomswww.squizkids.com.au/newshoundsStay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram! Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Complete the form on our Squiz Kids website. Link: SHOUT OUTS or / send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au