Check this out! Podcast4kids
Check this out! Podcast4kids
Podcast Description
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 CeceAmy 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.
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The podcast explores various historical figures, events, and themes focused on inspiring children, with content such as mini-episodes on U.S. Presidents like John Adams and George Washington, as well as profiles of trailblazing women like Bessie Coleman and Rosa Parks. Each episode is designed to celebrate knowledge while connecting historical lessons to contemporary themes, making the past both relatable and interesting.
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.
In this episode of Check This Out!, Cece and Amy take young listeners on an exciting journey to explore Mount Everest, one of the world's seven natural wonders. They discuss Everest’s location in the Himalayas, its incredible height of over 29,000 feet, and the dangers climbers face, including the ”death zone” where oxygen is scarce and temperatures plunge to extreme lows. The episode shares fascinating stories about early expeditions, including the mysterious 1924 climb by George Mallory and Sandy Irvine, and celebrates the historic 1953 ascent by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. It highlights the vital role of Sherpas in mountaineering, explores alternative routes, and notable climbers like the youngest to summit and the first woman. The conversation also covers environmental issues on Everest, such as debris and human waste, and reveals surprising facts like Everest not being the tallest mountain from base to peak. With engaging facts, historical tales, and a poetic closing, this episode inspires curiosity about Earth's majestic natural wonders.
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