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Wednesday, February 15 - Weather gone wild; victory for Team Fluff; the signing bar set high; and sniffing out fake earthquake news.


Season 4 Episode 672


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. 


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Episode links: 

Puppy Bowl 2023: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/02/12/sport/puppy-bowl-2023-winner/index.html

Justina Miles signs her way into Super Bowl history: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdSPDK6iQ5c


Dig Deeper: 

What is a cyclone? BOM explainer and video: http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/tropical-cyclone-knowledge-centre/understanding/tc-info/ 

How to spot a fake video: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/03/19/how-spot-fake-video/

Origins of Roman numerals: https://www.livescience.com/32052-roman-numerals.html#:~:text=Roman%20numerals%20originated%2C%20as%20the,essential%20to%20communications%20and%20trade.

Roman numerals - Why were the Romans bad at maths? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cj1BZzsY-g

Differences between Auslan and American Sign Language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGVjoCM2PQ8 

Auslan Storybook Library: https://www.auslanstorybooks.com/the-storybook-library.html


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Classroom Companion

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