kids Qs

Before Andy Griffiths wrote hilarious stories for kids, he was in a rock band!  Today, he invites Kate and Dylan into the 'Treehouse' and reveals for the very first time, his wacky idea which started the whole series.  Also, students from Inglewood Primary School ask the burning question ... do Andy and Terry get along in real life?  (Warning.There will be flying donuts.)

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Did you know every Australian produces the equivalent of an African elephant worth of waste each year?  Wow. In today's episode, Val Southam from Keep Australia Beautiful explains what happens to all that rubbish. Kate and Dylan find out why COVID has made things worse and students from Swan View Primary School ask about the recycling revolution.

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What will classrooms look like in 2050?  International education expert Professor Stephen Heppell explains why structured lessons will disappear, but great teachers will outlast robots.  Kate and Dylan also discover how fidgeting and slouching could improve your grades and will children need to write in the future?  Students at Ardross Primary School find out.

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West Coast Eagle Dom Sheed’s journey from junior footy in country WA, to kicking the winning goal in an AFL Grand Final. The Eagles star tells Kate and Dylan how sacrifice and determination made his dream come true and answers questions from students in his hometown, at Kalgoorlie Primary School.

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It's the space few have dared to explore, where giant squid and alien looking sea life live in the darkest depths of the ocean.  If you ever enjoyed the Octonauts, join Kate and Dylan as they dive deeper than ever before, with Erika Jarvis from OceanX.

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It takes just one piece of plastic to kill a sea turtle.  The CSIRO is taking on the world's largest plastic pollution survey.
Scientist Dr Qamar Schuyler tells Kate and Dylan how much plastic enters the ocean each year and the impact on marine life.
Students from Aveley Primary School find out what children can do to help.

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NASA astronaut Andy Thomas describes what it's like to live in space, telling Kate and Dylan about the moment he stepped out of the spacecraft.

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Stan Grant talks to Kate and Dylan about the Black Lives Matter movement, sharing his own story to help young people better understand racism in Australia.

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Everyone is laughing but it’s really not funny!  In this episode Kellie Sloane from ‘Life Education’ explains what cyberbullying looks like and how to stop it.  Kate and Dylan also find out how to zip-up your private information and lock out hackers.  

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Have you ever wondered if robots might one day have feelings?  Chief Scientist Professor Peter Klinken explains what robots may do in the future.  Could a robot take over from Kate and Dylan on kidsQs?

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Koalas, frogs, trees.  Kate and Dylan investigate the biggest threat to Australia's native animals and plants.  Conservation organisation WWF explains how we can all help protect our threatened species from extinction.

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You've probably heard the expression "fake news" but have you ever wondered what it really means?  In today's episode we travel to Washington, where the News Literacy Project is teaching kids all over the world about misinformation and how you can tell fact from fiction.

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Can you get Covid twice and will kids be given a vaccine?  In this episode Kate and Dylan talk to Professor Jonathan Carapetis from the Telethon Kids Institute about what happens now.

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Do your parents nag you to stop playing video games and does it mean you're addicted?  Renowned expert Dr Kristy Goodwin has the answer.  In this episode Kate and Dylan ask about the impact of gaming on your brain, the problem with violent games and why some games are good for you. 

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Greta Thunberg has inspired a generation of young climate change warriors.  In this episode Kate and Dylan explore the facts behind global warming and its role in Australia's bush fire emergency.

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Introducing kidsQs an informative and educational podcast for curious young minds. Meet our young hosts Kate and Dylan as they explain how you can get involved.

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