Check this out! Podcast4kids
A podcast series for kids where we explore interesting people, places, ponderings and past moments from history that shape the world around us.
Listen to 5-25 minute episodes for fun facts, interactive celebrations of knowledge, and cool takeaways.
Appropriate for elementary aged kids (5-12 years old)
Hosted by Amy Contreras, featuring her daughter Cece
Amy has a BA of History from the University of Arizona and has spent her career in corporate Learning & Development, working at global organizations such as Uber, LinkedIn, and more.
Check this out! Podcast4kids covers topics such as historical figures, historical events, history questions, and more.
Check this out! Podcast4kids
Aurora Borealis - The Northern Lights (7 Natural Wonders of the World Series)
In this delightful episode of "Check This Out!" podcast for kids, Cece and Amy dive into the natural wonder of the Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights. They explore the science behind this mesmerizing phenomenon, explaining how charged particles from the sun interact with Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere to produce shimmering curtains of green, pink, red, yellow, and purple lights. The hosts share facts about where to see the Northern Lights and recount myths and legends from cultures worldwide, including stories from Norway, Finland, and the Sámi people.
The episode highlights the scientific history, including Galileo's naming of the lights, and discusses the cultural significance and myths that have surrounded auroras for thousands of years. A fun lightning round tests listeners’ knowledge, and the episode closes with a poem to this natural wonder of the world. This episode is perfect for young explorers curious about the natural world, history, and its wonders!
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