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
Dr Jane Goodall (Scientists & Inventors)
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In another kid-friendly episode of Check This Out!, we explore the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall — from her childhood love of animals in England to her groundbreaking 60-year study of wild chimpanzees at Gombe, Tanzania. Learn how Jane’s hands-on observations revealed tool use, hunting behavior, complex emotions, and unique personalities in chimpanzees, and how she later shifted from research to global conservation and activism.
We cover key milestones (meeting Dr. Leakey, earning a Ph.D. without an undergraduate degree, founding the Jane Goodall Institute and Roots & Shoots), fun stories for kids, and why her work matters today. Perfect for kids, teachers, and parents looking for an engaging, accurate introduction to animal behavior, conservation, and women in STEM. Sources: National Geographic, Britannica, Jane Goodall Institute, Achievement.org, History.com.
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