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Mar 2021
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Wednesday, March 3 - Cyclone hits Queens...

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Squiz Kids is a free daily news podcast just for kids. A short weekday podcast, created here in Australia, that gives kids (and their adults) the rundown on the big news stories, 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.

 

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Cyclone categories explained:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-19/tropical-cyclone-categories-explained/6956092#:~:text=Category%20two%20(tropical%20cyclone)&text=Heavy%20damage%20to%20some%20crops,(storm%20and%20violent%20storm).

 

Froot Loops Pizza

https://edition.cnn.com/videos/business/2021/03/02/froot-loops-pizza-moos-pkg-vpx.cnn

 

World Wildlife Day

https://www.wildlifeday.org/


Mars Perseverance Resources: for Prof. David Flannery Q+A


The Professor’s Story:

https://www.qut.edu.au/news?id=166153


Cool video explainer of Prof Flannery’s Mars mission:

https://youtu.be/tAiKxMiuNtU


ABC Radio interview with Prof. Flannery - as he explains his job:

https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/nasa-mars-mission-perseverance-touches-down/13171174


Good explanation of the Mars mission:

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/best-chance-in-my-lifetime-search-for-life-begins-after-mars-touchdown-20210219-p5741z.html


NASA footage of the Perseverance landing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4czjS9h4Fpg


First hi-definition images and video from the surface of Mars

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-26/nasa-releases-panoramic-photos-from-mars-perseverance-rover/13197190




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