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Breakfast breakthrough and big trees

Breakfast breakthrough and big trees

FromABC KIDS News Time


Breakfast breakthrough and big trees

FromABC KIDS News Time

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Mar 29, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On today's show, we'll hear about how a famous Aussie breakfast food might be used to help recycle old computers. We'll perch on tree branches with the birds, and meet a teen fighting for the environment. Then, we'll dance with some Indigenous students connecting to their culture, before heading to a farm for the… Wow of the Week!Quiz Questions1. What's the ingredient, starting with the letter Y, found in Vegemite that could be used to break down electronics?2. According to this study, do birds prefer old trees, or young trees?3. What job is Anjali studying to get? Hint: starts with the letter L.4. Why is it good that the workshops are being held online, as well as in person?5. What have the farmers done with the blueberry?Bonus Tricky QuestionWhat happens if we don't recycle electronics safely?Answers1. Yeast2. Old3. Lawyer4. Kids in regional and remote areas can participate, too! Not just kids in big cities. 5. Nothing yet! It's been waiting in a freezer. Bonus Tricky AnswerThey can break down into harmful chemicals that can be toxic to humans and the environment. 
Released:
Mar 29, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Every Friday, join Ruby for News Time as she counts down the week’s most interesting news stories for kids. From amazing animals to special events, the natural world to outer space, News Time is made especially for children to help them understand the world around them.