EPISODE · Mar 4, 2021 · 9 MIN
Friday, March 5 - Protests in Myanmar; Cats saved by Thai navy; Aussie netball’s big weekend; and another rocket bites the dust.
from Squiz Kids · host Squiz Media
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 Thai navy rescues cats https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-56275563 Rocket crash https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-56274183 What’s Up Fox? Reading: Kumiko And The Dragon http://www.brionystewart.com/kumiko-and-the-dragon Listening: Heartbreak Anniversary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nja_0BaQcNg Watching: Tube Unique Wilderness: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJjheeAVwFB0S5HlWbBwIfQ The Fox’s Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Y8yJprftjmzIosbZ8pZGh?si=a4aVF8R5Sc2jyOy1wlN_2Q 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
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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 Thai navy rescues cats https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-56275563 Rocket crash https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-56274183 What’s Up Fox? Reading: Kumiko And The Dragon http://www.brionystewart.com/kumiko-and-the-dragon Listening: Heartbreak Anniversary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nja_0BaQcNg Watching: Tube Unique Wilderness: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJjheeAVwFB0S5HlWbBwIfQ The Fox’s Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Y8yJprftjmzIosbZ8pZGh?si=a4aVF8R5Sc2jyOy1wlN_2Q 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
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