About this episode
This episode features stories about innovative inventions aimed at improving lives and experiences.
This week News Time is an innovation sensation! You’re going to hear five stories about people thinking outside the box to make the world a better place. We’ll learn about an invention being placed at beaches all over Australia to help save lives; then, we’ll head overseas with two mates who are seeing the world one piggyback at a time. And we’ll uncover a gadget to stop sticky beaks causing mischief in our Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions 1. What did Kai invent for his grandfather? 2. Yasmin invented clothing designed to be worn WHERE? 3. What potentially life-saving invention has been placed at more than 200 beaches around Australia? 4. How do Lachie and Fletcher get around at places that aren’t wheelchair accessible? 5. What is the name of the invention to stop cockatoos littering in Lorne? Answers 1. A smart clock 2. The gym 3. Shark bite kit 4. By piggyback! 5. Apron
Topics covered
- innovation
- inventions
- saving lives
- travel
- gadgets
Keywords
- innovation
- invention
- smart clock
- Shark bite kit
- piggyback
- gadgets
- saving lives
Mentioned in this episode
Products: smart clock, Shark bite kit, Apron
Places: Australia, Lorne, beaches, the gym
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