Squiz Kids

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]