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In another kid-friendly episode of Check This Out!, we explore the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall — from her childhood love of animals in England to her groundbreaking 60-year study of wild chimpanzees at Gombe, Tanzania. Learn how Jane’s hands-on observations revealed tool use, hunting behavior, complex emotions, and unique personalities in chimpanzees, and how she later shifted from research to global conservation and activism.

We cover key milestones (meeting Dr. Leakey, earning a Ph.D. without an undergraduate degree, founding the Jane Goodall Institute and Roots & Shoots), fun stories for kids, and why her work matters today. Perfect for kids, teachers, and parents looking for an engaging, accurate introduction to animal behavior, conservation, and women in STEM. Sources: National Geographic, Britannica, Jane Goodall Institute, Achievement.org, History.com.

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In this out of this world episode of the Check This Out! hosts Cece & her mom Amy explore the life and legacy of Dr. Mae Carol Jemison, the first African American woman to travel to space. Learn about childhood in Chicago, her early love of science, how she graduated high school at only 16, and her journey to Stanford and Cornell. Plus learn about her background that led to her becoming an astronaut like her medical career, Peace Corps service, and decision to apply to NASA. Learn how Sally Ride’s flight inspired her, how the Challenger tragedy delayed the astronaut program, and how Dr. Jemison was selected to be an astronaut in 1987 and flew on Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992 as a science mission specialist.

The episode explains her experiments in space, 8-day mission details, personal mementos aboard Endeavour, fluency in several languages, post-NASA career (teaching, technology company, public speaking), awards and honors, and outreach work including an international science camp for teens. Includes fun facts (appeared on Star Trek), a recap poem, and guidance on citing verified sources. Ideal for children, parents, teachers, and anyone searching for an inspiring, accessible biography of Dr. Mae Jemison and resources for classroom use.

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In the newest episode of "Check This Out! Podcast for Kids," hosts Cece and Amy celebrate International Women’s Day (a little late) with a fast-paced lightning round about eight remarkable women: Simone Biles, Misty Copeland, Billie Jean King, Maya Angelou, Queen Liliʻuokalani, Catherine the Great, and Empress Wu Zetian.

Through fun facts and simple explanations, listeners learn about each woman’s achievements, leadership, creativity, and barriers they broke, from sports and dance to literature and ruling nations, plus why their stories still matter today. The episode closes with a reminder about using verified sources and encourages kids to keep exploring history and celebrating strong role models.

#InternationalWomensDay #WomensHistoryForKids #KidsPodcast #STEMandArts #RoleModelsForKids #SimoneBiles #MistyCopeland #BillieJeanKing #MayaAngelou #QueenLiliuokalani #CatherineTheGreat #EmpressWuZetian

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