ED! feature topic and news flash activities
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February 5 – FESTIVAL FUN
Discover what’s on for families at Perth Fringe Festival and Perth Festival, and what kids have been doing through the Perth Festival Education & Creative Learning Program.
2019 ED! and News Flash – February 5
February 12 – GIRL POWER
What was the suffragette movement? We explore one of the themes of the Term 1 ED! serial story, In the Lamplight by Dianne Wolfer, and how far the quest for gender equality has come.
2019 ED! and News Flash – February 12
February 19 – WEIRD STUFF PEOPLE EAT
Whether it’s a snail, a crunchy grasshopper or a deep-fried tarantula, one culture’s gourmet delight is another’s culinary nightmare.
2019 ED! and News Flash – February 19
February 26 – UNCONTACTED TRIBES
Are there still tribal groups in remote parts of the world that have never had contact with mainstream society, and if so, should we leave them alone?
March 5 – PARENTING ANIMAL-STYLE
The roles mums and dads play in the animal kingdom vary among species, from both parents dying shortly after mating to either one or both nurturing their young.
March 12 – AUTISM
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder and how can we help kids with ASD to lead happy and fulfilling lives?
March 19 – RIVERS OF ICE
We explore how glaciers form, the different types, how they flow, the effect of global warming and other interesting facts.
March 26 – TOP HARVEST
Learn about WA’s biggest agricultural industry, grains. Which are grown here, where are they imported to and how do they become food we eat?
April 2 – GUARDIANS OF THE ENVIRONMENT
We chat to students who, through a range of fantastic initiatives, are reducing waste in their schools and broader communities.
April 9 – SCENIC SYDNEY
The capital of New South Wales boasts a fascinating history, spectacular sights and loads of awesome activities for families.
October 9 – A DIFFERENT FLAG?
Discover the early journeys of French explorers who left their mark on WA. Could we really have become a French territory?
2018 ED! and News Flash – October 9
October 16 – TREES
Australia’s unique trees are found nowhere else in the world. Find out about why trees matter, and how the support the lives of many species.
2018 ED! and News Flash – October 16
October 23 – JUNIOR JOURNO
We announce the winners of our Junior Journo competition, with ED!’s regular columns and double-page topic written by kids!
2018 ED! and News Flash – October 23
October 30 – FRANKENSTEIN
As we approach Halloween, ED! looks at the Frankenstein and its place in popular culture – which has grown from a book written by a woman in the 1800s!
2018 ED! and News Flash – October 30
November 6 – 100 YEARS
In the lead up to Remembrance Day, ED! commemorates the 100th anniversary of the signing of the armistice which ended World War I.
2018 ED! and News Flash – November 6
November 13 – CHEVRON FOCUS ENVIRONMENT COMPETITION
Find out who has won this year’s photographic competition showcasing photographs of WA biodiversity.
2018 ED! and News Flash – November 13
November 20 – THIS LITTLE PIGGY…
From the smallest and cutest, to the most famous, ED! explores everything you didn’t already know about pigs!
2018 ED! and News Flash – November 20
November 27 – GET CRAFTY
Check out ED!’s ideas for Christmas crafts that can be made at home or at school.
2018 ED! and News Flash – November 27
December 4 – THE ROTTO LIFE
ED! puts a spotlight on Perth’s favourite ‘overseas’ destination.
2018 ED! and News Flash – December 4
December 11 – GET WET
Get ready for summer as ED! takes a look at ways that you can have fun – and stay safe – in, on or around the water, including kayaking, swimming and surfing.