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From amazing animals to sensational sport, interesting insects to dino discoveries, mars missions and beyond. Join Emily Anderson every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to count down the weird and wonderful. News Time is perfect for 4-9 year olds who want to know more about the world around them.
Épisodes 473
Penguin poo and pineapple pizza
Today in the news, we'll hear how penguin poo is making snow melt, and how a controversial pizza topping is causing a stir in the pineapple capital....Quiz Questions1.What was the penguin poo feeding in …
Notes de l’épisode
Today in the news, we'll hear how penguin poo is making snow melt, and how a controversial pizza topping is causing a stir in the pineapple capital....
Quiz Questions
- 1.What was the penguin poo feeding in Antarctica to make the snow melt?
- 2.What was the name of the Burramattagal plant collector being recognised at Powerhouse Parramatta?
- 3.Which fruit caused the big pizza debate?
Answers
- 1.Green snow algae
- 2.Daniel Moowattin
- 3.Pineapple
Remembrance Day and swooping maggies
In today's news, we’ll remember those affected by war... join a welcoming book club... and investigate a magpie with a very long memory!Quiz Questions1.On what date do we mark Remembrance Day?2.What is the name …
Notes de l’épisode
In today's news, we’ll remember those affected by war... join a welcoming book club... and investigate a magpie with a very long memory!
Quiz Questions
- 1.On what date do we mark Remembrance Day?
- 2.What is the name of the reading system that uses raised dots for the blind and vision impaired
- 3.How many human faces can magpies recognise?
Answers
- 1.November 11
- 2.Braille
- 3.About 30
News Noodler
If a magpie is trying to protect its babies, should you avoid the area for swooping season? Why or why not?
Recycling week and swim safety champion
It's National Recycling Week! Time to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Plus, as the weather heats up around the country, we'll meet a student making sure more Aussie kids can safely play in the water. Quiz …
Notes de l’épisode
It's National Recycling Week! Time to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Plus, as the weather heats up around the country, we'll meet a student making sure more Aussie kids can safely play in the water.
Quiz Questions
- 1.Finish this phrase... reduce, reuse, re....
- 2.What did Archie do with the money he raised?
- 3.Is Kurrajong originally an English word, or a Darug word?
Answers
- 1.Reduce, reuse, recycle!
- 2.Pay for his fellow students to get swimming lessons.
- 3.Darug
News Noodler
Archie raised money to help his fellow students get swimming lessons. Can you think of a problem at your school or preschool that needs solving? And can you think of a solution? It can be a sensible solution, or a silly one!
Cows stuck on islands and young musicians
Right now, in Far North Queensland, there’s a pair of cows stranded on a tropical island! You'll hear all about that in our Wow of the Week... Quiz Questions1.Which instrument does winning musician Charlotte …
Notes de l’épisode
Right now, in Far North Queensland, there’s a pair of cows stranded on a tropical island! You'll hear all about that in our Wow of the Week...
Quiz Questions
- 1.Which instrument does winning musician Charlotte play?
- 2.Diwali is the Festival of what?
- 3.How might the cows have gotten to the tropical island?
Answers
- 1.The cello
- 2.Festival of Lights
- 3.They might have been swept there by a flood.
News Noodler
What do you think should happen next to the cows? Should they be left there, or brought back to live on a farm? Why?
Courageous and outrageous kids
Kids are awesome, but I don't need to tell you that, you already know! To celebrate some courageous kids, today's episode is all about young people making big impacts. Quiz Questions1. What's the sort of …
Notes de l’épisode
Kids are awesome, but I don't need to tell you that, you already know!
To celebrate some courageous kids, today's episode is all about young people making big impacts.
Quiz Questions
- 1. What's the sort of competition that Blake won called? A poetry slam, a poetry smash or a poetry pulverise?
- 2.What's the word for lots of different plant and animal species living in one area? Hint: it starts with the letter B
- 3.What sort of birds did the students have to mimic?
Answers
- 1.A poetry slam
- 2.Biodiversity
- 3.Native Australian Birds
News Noodler
If you were to write a poem about something important to you, what would you write it about? Maybe you could even start to write one for real...
Mysterious mummies and flight frustration
Australia has a brand-new airport and it's already causing commotion... Plus, some ancient Egyptian artefacts are being removed from displays overseas, I wonder why? Shall we find out together? Quiz …
Notes de l’épisode
Australia has a brand-new airport and it's already causing commotion...
Plus, some ancient Egyptian artefacts are being removed from displays overseas, I wonder why?
Shall we find out together?
Quiz Questions
- 1.Where was the person in the story trying to fly to when they accidentally ended up in Western Sydney?
- 2.What's being taken off display at some museums in Scotland?
- 3.What's the name of the chaotic seal? Hint: It's a rhyming name.
Answers
- 1.Western Australia
- 2.Mummies!
- 3.Neil the Seal!
News Noodler, a question to ponder by yourself or with others.
What do you think of the mummies being removed from display? Can you see the arguments on both sides of the story?
Clues in snail shells and youth protests
Today's show features snail shells that can decode the past, rugby players representing their nations and youth protests that have spread across Europe.Quiz Questions1.Where is the Rugby League World Cup being …
Notes de l’épisode
Today's show features snail shells that can decode the past, rugby players representing their nations and youth protests that have spread across Europe.
Quiz Questions
- 1.Where is the Rugby League World Cup being held this year?
- 2.Who started the protests happening in Europe at the moment? Was it school students, or office workers?
- 3.What might spaced out rings indicate on a snails shell?
Answers
- 1.Here, in Australia.
- 2.School Students
- 3.Lots of rain!
News Noodler
It's pretty cool that we can learn about the past from a snails shell... can you think of other ways we can learn about the past? What other clues are out there?
Controversial soccer tech and long distance connection
In today’s episode, we're searching for a long lost plane wreck from an aviation trailblazer. Plus, hear from the winner of News in my neighbourhood – a competition you can enter, too. Hear the details in this …
Notes de l’épisode
In today’s episode, we're searching for a long lost plane wreck from an aviation trailblazer.
Plus, hear from the winner of News in my neighbourhood – a competition you can enter, too. Hear the details in this episode, or ask your grown-up to search for News in My Neighbourhood on ABC Education.
Quiz Questions
- 1.Which is more serious, a red card or a yellow card?
- 2.Where do Joyce's family live?
- 3.Did they find Amelia Earhart's plane?
Answers
- 1.A red card
- 2.Hong Kong
- 3.Nope! It's still lost
News Noodler
Joyce uses video calls to stay in touch with her family overseas. Can you think of some other ways you could stay connected to friends or family who don't live near you?
Changing time rules and shooting hoops
You've heard of a leap year, you've heard of playing leap frog, but have you heard of a leap second? Find out what they are on today's episode. Plus, we're heading overseas for Talk of the Town! To a land of …
Notes de l’épisode
You've heard of a leap year, you've heard of playing leap frog, but have you heard of a leap second? Find out what they are on today's episode.
Plus, we're heading overseas for Talk of the Town! To a land of big red buses, tea and scones and a palace fit for a King... can you guess where?
Quiz Questions
- 1.What was the result of the meeting – was the leap second saved, or scrapped?
- 2.What sport does Reema play?
- 3.What do they call underground trains in London? Is it the tube, the subway or the tiddly-pop?
Answers
- 1.The leap second was scrapped! They're no longer a thing.
- 2.Wheelchair basketball.
- 3.The tube.
News Noodler
Is it weird that there are people whose job it is to argue about how to measure time? Can you think of any other unique jobs there might be?
Meddling moths and six-legged calf
The forecast for today's episode is sunny with a chance of... moths? I'll tell you about a moth problem causing headaches for weather predictors, we'll kick a ball around with the Paratillies and Pararoos, and …
Notes de l’épisode
The forecast for today's episode is sunny with a chance of... moths? I'll tell you about a moth problem causing headaches for weather predictors, we'll kick a ball around with the Paratillies and Pararoos, and then meet a calf with six legs!
Quiz Questions
- 1.What sort of weather are the bogong moths tricking meteorologists into predicting?
- 2.What is the 'tillies' part of the team name Paratillies short for?
- 3.How many legs was this calf born with? Was it 4, 6, or 100?
Answers
- 1.Rain.
- 2.Matildas. They're the Paramatildas.
- 3.Six!
News Noodler
Do you think the calf can tell the difference after the surgery? In what ways might their everyday life be different now?
World's oldest shipwreck and rice-sized bee
On today’s show, we’ll visit a preschool teaching languages to more than just kids... we’ll explore the oldest ever shipwreck and bumble along with some endangered bees. Are you ready? Quiz Questions1.Which …
Notes de l’épisode
On today’s show, we’ll visit a preschool teaching languages to more than just kids... we’ll explore the oldest ever shipwreck and bumble along with some endangered bees. Are you ready?
Quiz Questions
- 1.Which language are the kids and adults learning?
- 2.About how old is the shipwreck?
- 3.In which country would you find the rare bee, Hylaeus navai?
Answers
- 1.Gumbaynggirr
- 2.4,500 years.
- 3.Fiji.
News Noodler
Think about the different languages spoken by people you know or have met... why is it important to learn, protect and speak different languages?
Prehistoric platypus and lap of the world
On today’s show we’ll discover a creature that resembles a prehistoric platypus, we’ll meet a man who walked and swam a lap of the world, and we’ll visit Victoria’s High Country for Talk of the Town. Quiz …
Notes de l’épisode
On today’s show we’ll discover a creature that resembles a prehistoric platypus, we’ll meet a man who walked and swam a lap of the world, and we’ll visit Victoria’s High Country for Talk of the Town.
Quiz Questions
- 1.In what period did Megacauda live?
- 2.How many years did Karl take to walk around the world?
- 3.What famous bushranger spent time in Beechworth?
Answers
- 1.The Middle Jurassic
- 2.28
- 3.Ned Kelly
News Noodler
Why would anyone choose to walk around the world (instead of using transport)?
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Rare snails and oldest man
On today's episode, we’ll rediscover a rare snail, we’ll examine a photo that’s out of this world, and we’ll celebrate the birthday of Australia’s oldest man.Quiz Questions1.When did the Darling River snail …
Notes de l’épisode
On today's episode, we’ll rediscover a rare snail, we’ll examine a photo that’s out of this world, and we’ll celebrate the birthday of Australia’s oldest man.
Quiz Questions
- 1.When did the Darling River snail start disappearing?
- 2.What is the name of the rover that took the photo on Mars?
- 3.Where does the world’s oldest man live?
Answers
- 1.Around the 1960s
- 2.Curiosity
- 3.Brazil
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Olympics ideas and shark scares
On today's episode we'll visit some green classrooms, we'll brainstorm some ideas for the Brisbane Olympics, and we'll discuss the scariness of sharks.Quiz Questions1.What is the name of the organisation that …
Notes de l’épisode
On today's episode we'll visit some green classrooms, we'll brainstorm some ideas for the Brisbane Olympics, and we'll discuss the scariness of sharks.
Quiz Questions
- 1.What is the name of the organisation that has been installing greenhouses in schools?
- 2.In which year will the Olympics and Paralympics be held in Brisbane?
- 3.What university does Juliana, the shark fear researcher, work at?
Answers
- 1.Food Ladder
- 2.2032
- 3.Adelaide University
News Noodler
Why do you think so many people are scared of sharks?
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Ice age gums and portrait prize
On today’s episode we’ll meet a prize-winning portrait artist, we’ll hear about the race to protect some ice age trees, and we'll visit a village famous for its red soil on Talk of the Town.Quiz Questions1.Who …
Notes de l’épisode
On today’s episode we’ll meet a prize-winning portrait artist, we’ll hear about the race to protect some ice age trees, and we'll visit a village famous for its red soil on Talk of the Town.
Quiz Questions
- 1.Who did Jazz get to paint as her prize?
- 2.How many ice age gums are left in the wild?
- 3.In which state or territory would you find Alstonville?
Answers
- 1.Justine Clarke (from Play School)
- 2.Six
- 3.New South Wales
News Noodler
If you were to create a portrait of someone, who would you choose? Someone famous or someone you know?
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Hero chihuahua and prehistoric bird
On today's show we'll meet a tiny dog with a big job, we'll celebrate White Sunday, and we'll find some fossils belonging to a prehistoric bird!Quiz Questions1.How tall is Commando the chihuahua?2.In which …
Notes de l’épisode
On today's show we'll meet a tiny dog with a big job, we'll celebrate White Sunday, and we'll find some fossils belonging to a prehistoric bird!
Quiz Questions
- 1.How tall is Commando the chihuahua?
- 2.In which month is White Sunday?
- 3.Which period did Tenuicruris Piscanexum live in?
Answers
- 1.21 centimetres (about as tall as a milk carton)
- 2.October
- 3.The Cretaceous
News Noodler
Should dogs be used as workers to help humans? Why or why not?
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Fat Bear Week and moth swarms
Today, we’ll find out why masses of moths are on the move, we'll cheer for the winner of Fat Bear Week, and we'll dive deep underground to find relics of an ancient coral reef.Quiz questions:1.When did bogong …
Notes de l’épisode
Today, we’ll find out why masses of moths are on the move, we'll cheer for the winner of Fat Bear Week, and we'll dive deep underground to find relics of an ancient coral reef.
Quiz questions:
- 1.When did bogong moth numbers start falling?
- 2.What is the name of Backpack's mum?
- 3.How deep was the hole drilled by geologists in outback Queensland?
Answers:
- 1.The 1980s
- 2.Holly
- 3.3km
News Noodler:
How would a prehistoric reef differ from reefs today?
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Amazing athletes and Kalkadoon cowgirl
On today’s episode we’ll cheer on the athletes in the Australian Transplant Games, we’ll meet a Queensland cowgirl who is about to travel to the USA, and we’ll visit a capital city for Talk of the Town! Quiz …
Notes de l’épisode
On today’s episode we’ll cheer on the athletes in the Australian Transplant Games, we’ll meet a Queensland cowgirl who is about to travel to the USA, and we’ll visit a capital city for Talk of the Town!
Quiz Questions
- 1.Where were the Australian Transplant Games held this year?
- 2.What colour is Lareece, the cowgirl’s helmet?
- 3.What is the nickname for the Brisbane River?
Answers
- 1.Launceston, Tasmania
- 2.Pink
- 3.The Brown Snake
News Noodler
Would you ever compete in a rodeo? Why or why not?
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Squishy warning and Yung Milla
Today we celebrate The Voice winner Yung Milla, we find out how squishy toys can be dangerous, and we applaud a girl who rescued her friend from drowning.Quiz Questions1.What is Yung Milla’s mum’s name?2.Finish …
Notes de l’épisode
Today we celebrate The Voice winner Yung Milla, we find out how squishy toys can be dangerous, and we applaud a girl who rescued her friend from drowning.
Quiz Questions
- 1.What is Yung Milla’s mum’s name?
- 2.Finish this sentence: You should never put a squishy somewhere hot like in the sun, the oven, or the...
- 3.How old is Aylah the rescue hero?
Answers
- 1.Kylie Miller
- 2.Microwave
- 3.Eight
News Noodler
Should it be compulsory for kids to do swimming lessons?
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Insect discovery and Rubik's record
Today, we’ll find out why a dictionary just got bigger, we’ll discover two new insect species, and we’ll meet the latest world record holder in Rubik's cubing.Quiz Questions1.How many new words have just been …
Notes de l’épisode
Today, we’ll find out why a dictionary just got bigger, we’ll discover two new insect species, and we’ll meet the latest world record holder in Rubik's cubing.
Quiz Questions
- 1.How many new words have just been added to the Merriam-Webster?
- 2.Where were the new species of stick insect discovered?
- 3.How old is the new women’s world record holder in Rubik's cubing?
Answers
- 1.1,400
- 2.Far North Queensland
- 3.Six
News Noodler
If you could set the world record in something, what would it be?
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Planes, trains and Lego worlds
On today’s episode we’ll meet a man who built his very own plane, we’ll visit an art exhibition made of Lego, and we’ll head to the home of the world’s steepest train for Talk of the Town.Quiz Questions:1.What …
Notes de l’épisode
On today’s episode we’ll meet a man who built his very own plane, we’ll visit an art exhibition made of Lego, and we’ll head to the home of the world’s steepest train for Talk of the Town.
Quiz Questions:
- 1.What is the name of the man who built his own plane in Central Queensland?
- 2.How many minifigures were used in Jackson and Alex's exhibition?
- 3.What is the closest capital city to the Blue Mountains?
Answers:
- 1.Len Neale
- 2.2,500
- 3.Sydney
News Noodler:
If you could build anything in the world, what would it be?
Bluey dollarbucks and burping bovines
On today's episode we’ll visit an apple orchard in Tasmania, we’ll find out what’s on the latest dollarbucks released by the Royal Australian Mint, and we’ll learn why cow burps are bad for the planet.Quiz …
Notes de l’épisode
On today's episode we’ll visit an apple orchard in Tasmania, we’ll find out what’s on the latest dollarbucks released by the Royal Australian Mint, and we’ll learn why cow burps are bad for the planet.
Quiz Questions
- 1.In which state did they find the abandoned apple orchard?
- 2.Who is on the new one dollar coin with Bluey?
- 3.What is the name of the problem gas that cows burp out?
Answers
- 1.Tasmania
- 2.Rusty
- 3.Methane
News Noodler
Can you brainstorm any ways to reduce global warming (other than less cow burps)?
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Three kids and big dreams
Today's episode is all about cool kids! We'll meet a talented teen welder, a boy who impressed the prime minister of Australia, and a 13-year-old surfing world champion!Quiz Questions1.How much did Charlie sell …
Notes de l’épisode
Today's episode is all about cool kids! We'll meet a talented teen welder, a boy who impressed the prime minister of Australia, and a 13-year-old surfing world champion!
Quiz Questions
- 1.How much did Charlie sell his wolf sculpture for?
- 2.What is the name of the charity Dusty is supporting?
- 3.How old is Leihani Zoric?
Answers
- 1.$8,000
- 2.Little Wings
- 3.13
News Noodler
This is something to ponder with no right or wrong answer... what big goal (like winning a surfing world championship) would you like to achieve yourself one day?
For more great kids podcasts, download the free ABC listen app (Australia). There you’ll find more kids news podcasts, educational children’s stories and storytelling, podcasts from your favourite characters like Bluey and Hey Duggee and plenty more of the best podcasts for curious kids like Imagine This, Dino Dome and News Time. For all ages from 0–4-year-olds, 5–8-year-olds, 8–10-year-olds, tweens and teens. And you can watch our kids shows on ABC iview and on the ABC Kids and ABC Big Kids channels of YouTube kids.
Aura farming and tiny homes
On today’s episode we’ll meet some teenagers gaining skills and helping their community at the same time. Then we’ll be farming, but not for apples or corn... we’ll be aura farming. Yep! Plus, we’re headed to …
Notes de l’épisode
On today’s episode we’ll meet some teenagers gaining skills and helping their community at the same time.
Then we’ll be farming, but not for apples or corn... we’ll be aura farming. Yep!
Plus, we’re headed to “the festival state” for Talk of the Town. If you’re not sure which state that is... listen on!
Quiz Questions
- 1.What do kids learn about in the first 2 weeks of the construction course?
- 2.What are these people farming?
- 3.In which state or territory would you find Stirling, in the Adelaide Hills?
Answers
- 1.They learn about mental wellbeing.
- 2.Aura
- 3.South Australia
News Noodler
Aura is a tricky term to describe... can you have a go at coming up with a definition of Aura with the people around you?
Lean screen time and dino poo
Today’s episode features some big news about screen time that might be changing things at your school. We’ll stay off the screens as we visit a unique vending machine that’s full of something a little …
Notes de l’épisode
Today’s episode features some big news about screen time that might be changing things at your school. We’ll stay off the screens as we visit a unique vending machine that’s full of something a little surprising, and definitely not edible.
And then we’ll leave modern screens behind as we head back to prehistoric times for a dinoriffic, pooptastic Wow of the Week.
Quiz Questions
- 1. With this new idea, are New South Wales public school kids likely to have more time or less time on screens in school?
- 2.In which state or territory would you find this book vending machine?
- 3.What’s the technical term for fossilised poo? Hint: It starts with C.
Answers
- 1.Less.
- 2.Queensland
- 3.Coprolite
News Noodler
Do you think the book vending machine will be popular? Why? What else could you make a vending machine for?
Baby chimp and Saturn surprise
In today’s episode, we’ll meet an amateur Aussie astronomer making big discoveries from their backyard. We’ll spend some time with a cute chimpanzee looking for a new family, and then it’s time to whip out any …
Notes de l’épisode
In today’s episode, we’ll meet an amateur Aussie astronomer making big discoveries from their backyard.
We’ll spend some time with a cute chimpanzee looking for a new family, and then it’s time to whip out any globes or maps of the world lying around, because a big change is coming.
Quiz Questions
- 1.How many sides does the decagon wave have?
- 2.Which bone did baby Cassie break?
- 3.Does the new map make Africa look bigger or smaller than it used to look?
Answers
- 1.10
- 2.Leg
- 3.Bigger
News Noodler
Why do you think the size of a country on a map has got so many people passionately arguing? What might it mean to the people from countries whose lands seem bigger or smaller in real life?
Missing moths and warm weather
Get excited friends, because today’s Talk of the Town takes us far beyond the Australian shoreline – we're headed overseas! Plus, we might be in for a hot hot summer – find out why. And some migrating moths …
Notes de l’épisode
Get excited friends, because today’s Talk of the Town takes us far beyond the Australian shoreline – we're headed overseas!
Plus, we might be in for a hot hot summer – find out why.
And some migrating moths have gone missing! Hear why the scientists tracking them aren’t too worried.
Questions
- 1.Does El Nino mean it will probably be a summer that’s hotter than usual, or cooler than usual?
- 2.How many tagged moths did the scientists find when they came back to check on them?
- 3.On which continent would you find Hong Kong? I’ll give you multiple choice... is it North America, Europe, Asia or Africa?
Answers
- 1.Hotter.
- 2.None!
- 3.Asia
News Noodler - a question to chat about with the people around you
Can you guess where the missing moths might be, and what might have happened to them?
Burying undies and grassy art
Today’s episode is particularly grassy... we’ll learn about a new sort of burial that’s kinder to the environment. We’ll learn about artists taking unwanted weeds and turning them into art. And find out why …
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Today’s episode is particularly grassy... we’ll learn about a new sort of burial that’s kinder to the environment.
We’ll learn about artists taking unwanted weeds and turning them into art.
And find out why thousands of people have been burying their undies in the backyard, for a good cause, of course!
Quiz Questions
- 1.What’s the technical term for the roots of mushrooms, used to make the coffin?
- 2.What’s the name of the invasive grass in the Northern Territory?
- 3.Why were people burying their undies?
Answers
- 1.Mycelium
- 2.Buffel grass
- 3.To check on soil health
News Noodler - a question to chat about with the people around you
Do you think these mushroom coffins will be a popular choice?
Silent room and quirky kakapo
We ask and answer some big questions on today’s episode. We’re encouraged to reach out to the people around us and ask how they’re going for R U OK day. We also ask ‘why is it that famous authors are writing …
Notes de l’épisode
We ask and answer some big questions on today’s episode.
We’re encouraged to reach out to the people around us and ask how they’re going for R U OK day.
We also ask ‘why is it that famous authors are writing books that might never be read by anyone alive today?’
And ‘how can we save a weird, waddley owl-parrot from extinction’?
You’ll have to listen to find out!
Questions
- 1.Do you have to wait until R U OK day to check on someone?
- 2.Where will they get the paper to print these books in 100 years?
- 3.How often does a kakapo have baby chicks?
Answers
- 1.Nope, you can reach out to your friends whenever you think is right.
- 2.From special trees planted nearby.
- 3.About once every 3-5 years.
News Noodler – a question to chat about with the people around you.
Why do you think artists and authors are making things that they can’t share with anyone alive today?
Bush school and snapping jaws
In today’s episode we’re spending some time outdoors with a group of lucky school kids getting up close and personal with nature. We’ll travel back in time to learn something new about the extinct Tasmanian …
Notes de l’épisode
In today’s episode we’re spending some time outdoors with a group of lucky school kids getting up close and personal with nature.
We’ll travel back in time to learn something new about the extinct Tasmanian Tiger, and then it’s time for Talk of the Town. I wonder where we’re headings today?
Quiz Questions
- 1.How often did the year 1 students get to have class outside?
- 2.Do the researchers think Thylacines would be better snapping up bigger or smaller animals as prey?
- 3.In which state would you find Manly, Sydney?
Answers
- 1.Once a week
- 2.Smaller
- 3.New South Wales
News Noodler
What are the pros and cons – the good things and the bad things – about spending more class time outside?
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