Get 2 Know The Ten News - Pamela Kirkland

07/19/23 • 11 min

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🤩 First up on 'Get 2 Know The Ten News' is our very own co-host, Pamela Kirkland!

🤔 Did you know that Pamela actually wanted to be a veterinarian growing up as a kid!? 🎧 Tune in to learn more about Pamela and cool things like her favorite animal, food, and more!

🤩 First up on 'Get 2 Know The Ten News' is our very own co-host, Pamela Kirkland!

🤔 Did you know that Pamela actually wanted to be a veterinarian growing up as a kid!? 🎧 Tune in to learn more about Pamela and cool things like her favorite animal, food, and more!

Previous Episode

Introducing...Tumble Science Podcast: Why Are Sloths so Slow?

Why are sloths so slow? We’ll find out how one sloth scientist got crafty and discovered why slowness is a sloth’s secret to survival. Rebecca Cliffe, founder of the Sloth Conservation Foundation, shares the story of her quest to study these sneakily stealthy creatures, with the help of a special backpack. What she finds will definitely surprise and delight you! If you're like Marshall, you might even laugh/cry.

To hear more about Rebecca’s slothsome adventures, listen to our bonus interview episode! It’s available to Patrons who pledge just $1 or more a month on patreon.com/tumblepodcast.

Learn more about sloth research and conservation with the free resources on the blog on our website, sciencepodcastforkids.com - where you’ll also find a free transcript for the episode.

Next Episode

Introducing...Million Bazillion: Why do some people get paid more than others?

For this week’s question, both Henry and Nathanial wanted to know why some people get paid more than others. Ryan and Bridget help break down the “wage gap” with the help of the Vindicators superhero squad who are on a mission to make pay more fair. Plus, we brainstorm ways to fix the problem.

Tip Jar

If you and your kids want to learn more about the wage gap, here’s some extra material you might find helpful.

Here are more ways to talk to your kid about the wage gap from Girls Leadership.
Teaching kids to negotiate is an important skill that will help them fight the wage gap when they grow up. Listen back to our episode about the power of negotiation.
In this episode, the Vindicators decide to form the first superheroes union. The children’s book “¡Si, Se Puede!/Yes, We Can!” looks at the history of a janitors’ strike in Los Angeles.

Gimme 5

Thanks for listening to this episode. Do your kids still have questions about the wage gap, pay disparities or labor unions? Send them to us using this online form.