Subjects
Educational Technology
Science
----Earth Science
--Space Science
Grade
3-5
6-8
Brief Description
Students use scripts from episodes of the Earth & Sky radio program to create podcasts.
Objectives
Students will
Keywords
Earth & Sky, podcast, science, collaborative activity, technology
Lesson Plan
Explain to students that they are going to use scripts from episodes of the Earth & Sky radio program to create podcasts.
Review with students the podcasting tutorial How to Podcast.
Arrange students in pairs and have each pair select a script from the Earth & Sky radio program. Encourage each pair to rehearse reading their selected scripts and to develop appropriate sound effects to accompany the scripts. Have students record their broadcasts and create their podcasts.
Extension: Encourage students to work in pairs or small groups to write their own scripts and create weekly or monthly classroom podcasts.
Assessment
Assess students based on their participation in the activity and the quality of their podcasts.
Lesson Plan Source
EducationWorld.com
Submitted By
Linda Starr
National Standards
SCIENCE
GRADES K - 4
NS.K-4.4 Earth and Space Science
NS.K-4.5 Science and Technology
GRADES 5 - 8
NS.5-8.4 Earth and Space Science
NS.5-8.5 Science and Technology
TECHNOLOGY
GRADES K - 12
NT.K-12.4 Technology Communications Tools
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