Behind the News ep32 | Super Storm, Asian Century, Homework Debate, Organ Farming & Robot Boy

Homepage | Teacher's Page | Feedback On Air Date: 6th November 2012 THIS WEEK'S STORIES Super Storm BtN will bring you the latest on the storm that has destroyed parts of the east coast of America. We'll also look at what impact it might have on the Presidential election which is just days away. Presented by Nathan Bazley Asian Century Last week there was a lot of talk about the Asian Century and if that's not a term you've heard before it's probably one you'll hear again. The Prime Minister thinks that in the years to come Asian countries will be leading the way in business, politics and culture. So where will Australia fit in the Asian century? And what has it got to do with you? Presented by Sarah Larsen Homework Debate Should primary school kids be made to do homework? While some reckon it's important to practice what you do at school, some recent studies have shown that doing homework when you're in primary school won't actually help you get good marks when you get older. So who's right? Sarah has a look at the homework debate. Presented by Sarah Larsen Organ Farming It's no surprise to learn that if you damage some parts of your body they'll never heal. Some internal organs are like that, and of course if you lose a finger or an ear it won't heal either. But amazingly scientists have come up with a solution. We take a look at some special labs where scientists have started to grow replacement organs. Presented by Sarah Larsen Robot Boy Have you ever wondered how movie makers create life-like characters for their films? They often use something called 'animatronics', which involves the use of robots. Tash caught up with an Aussie school boy who makes some pretty impressive robots. Presented by Natasha Thiele TEACHER RESOURCES These activity sheets will be uploaded late Monday night ready for Tuesday morning. Asian Century Robot Boy This weeks quiz will be related to this story: Organ Farming Topical Story Remembrance Day is just around the corner. We have converted over our story on the Victorian Cross to the new format, opened up the comments section again and added the update regarding Corporal Daniel Keighran's presentation of the medal this week.   This Weeks BtN Special ABC 1: Wednesdays at 10.45 Overseas Spotlight We travel overseas in this BtN Special to examine the issues that affect both the locals and Australians alike. From Bali, where we visit the other side of tourism, to Burma where Aussie scientists are assisting the locals to manage their pests naturally, to countries that suffer the ravages of malaria, there's often an Australian connection.   BtN 2012 on-air dates 2012 Schedule (0.1MB) Update Channels: Facebook /ABCbtn (for Teachers) Twitter @btnteachers (for Teachers) Twitter @behindthenews (for Students) You are subscribed to this ABC newsletter with the email address: "idouska1.scan@blogger.com" If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, please unsubscribe here. If someone forwarded this newsletter to you, please feel free to subscribe here. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2012 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC email newsletters