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Mar 2021
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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.

 

LINKS

 

Jack jumper ant

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-21/jack-jumper-program-trains-patients-to-stop-being-allergic/11789168

 

Glow in the dark sharks

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-56256808

 

Releasing platypus back into the wild

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXZxVQ905X4

 

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




Squiz Kids Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/squizkids/?hl=en


Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au


Squiz Kids is proudly supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.





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