RBG, Flying Cars & More: 5 Ways To Share The News With Kids This Week
At Xyza: News for Kids, our unofficial tagline is: News is a habit, not homework. Why? Because when you produce news that kids can relate to (and actually find interesting!), they’ll voluntarily read it. News becomes a habit and not dreaded homework. We’re sharing some fun ways to fold news into your family’s day-to-day routine by highlighting this week’s trivia, an interesting debate topic, and a few other things to get everyone chatting about the news at the dinner table or car ride!
1. Learn From The News
We’re talking about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and some of the most impactful cases that she either fought for or decided on as a judge. Read about the cases here.
Family Trivia: How did Ruth Bader Ginsberg get her nickname “Notorious RBG?” Answer our trivia question at the bottom of this article as a family and find out!
2. Achievements: Attempt At A Flying Car!
Did you see that? No, it wasn’t a bird, but a flying car! Think we’re joking? Well, we’re not! Read the story about the latest attempt at making a flying car here.
What If? If you’re a parent who loved watching The Jetsons and had dreams of owning a flying car, you’ll be happy to know that companies are working to make your dream come true! With flying cars becoming a reality one day (and perhaps even your child’s preferred mode of transportation when they’re of driving age!), it’s a good time to chat about some of the benefits and challenges that might come with personal flying vehicles.
3. Debate Time: Are Rules Set In Stone Or Should There Be Exceptions?
Why are we asking? Because of a little tennis incident that made headlines recently. What should the umpire have done? Read the story here.
Debate: Debates are a fun way to get the entire family chatting at the dinner table! Try asking your child this question: What would you do if you were the tennis umpire at the U.S. Open? In this case, should there have been an exception to the rule?
4. Fun Facts: Venus
While Mars gets a lot of attention these days, a little discovery on an entirely different planet has caught the space community’s attention. Read about what happened here.
Which of the fun facts about Venus did you and your kids know? We, for one, did not know that Venus was Earth’s twin!
5. Hey Kids, What Would You Suggest?
We’re talking about how a company like Lego is trying to become more eco-friendly. Turns out, it’s not that easy! Read the story here.
We’re looking for suggestions: Email editor@xyzanews.com with your child’s suggestions for how companies like Lego can work to become more eco-friendly.
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