How To Be An Ally π
π Following the tragic events that took place in Atlanta last week that resulted in eight people losing their lives, six of whom were women of Asian descent, we take a look at the importance of allyship, and learn how everyone can be an ally to someone. π Then, we're joined by Jennifer Daniel, Chair of the Emoji Subcommittee for Unicode. We discuss the importance of inclusion in emojis, what emojis we can expect in the next release, and her thoughts on our use of emojis. π Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Ten News EXTRA: Celebrating Womenβs History Month π©πΎβπ¨
π€£ It's Saturday, which means The Ten News is getting EXTRA! In this week's edition we celebrate Womenβs History Month! Let's kick things off with Five Fascinating Facts about Womenβs History Month! Then, the extended interview with the first ever βcrayon activistβ Bellen Woodard. Named one of Time Magazineβs Kid of the Year honorees, we learn how she's making change with her Bellenβs More Than a Peach project. Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
World Down Syndrome Day ππ
π½ What has the NASA Perseverance rover been up to since it landed on Mars? ππ Let's learn what you can do to celebrate and raise awareness on World Down Syndrome Day! π Then, college basketball fans get wild in March every year. What is March Madness all about? βΉοΈββοΈ Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
What Is Herd Immunity? π
β° Why has a movement against Daylight Saving developed in recent years? π We know getting the COVID vaccine helps build immunity to the virus, but how can herd immunity help prevent COVID infections? Jacob and Olivia from the Curious Kid Podcast explain COVID herd immunity. π In today's Creature Feature, we learn how naked mole rats talk to each other using a unique dialect. π Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Ten News EXTRA: Coin Shortageπ°
π€£ It's Saturday, which means The Ten News is getting EXTRA! π° This week it's the coin shortage edition. π€ Let's check in on an unexpected side effect of the Covid 19 pandemic we previously covered - the national coin shortage. π Then, visit an aquarium in North Carolina where theyβve figured out how to put their coins to good use. πΊ Plus! What did two teenagers in Israel discover inside of an 1100 year old clay jar!?
Vaccine Angels & Women In Science! π
π How is President Biden doing on his promise to move fast on environmental protections? π 14-year-old Benjamin Kagan, founder of the Chicago Vaccine Angels, joins us to explain how he's helping make sure vaccines can get to the people who need them most. π©π½βπ¬ Our celebration of Women's History Month continues with our five favorite books about women in science! π» Plus! The Trivia Question of the Day!
Special Guest Claribel A. Ortega π»
πͺ What are internet cookies? And why won't Google allow cookies anymore? π» March is National Reading Month, and we have author Claribel A. Ortega on to talk about her hit book Ghost Squad, and how great readers can become great writers! π¦ΉββοΈ Learn how Marvel Comics is honoring super heroes, like She-Hulk, Spider-Woman, and Shuri for Women's History Month. π Plus, on today's fact attack, we learn the origin of Litte Free Library!