5th Grade Podcasts
This spring, Ms. Guev's 5X journalism unit resulted in an amazing eight-episode podcast project — all recorded, mixed, and produced by the students. From Banksy, to classic culinary debates, funding for public libraries, climate change, and much more, these podcasts cover topics that they know you want to know more about. Scroll down to start listening!
Season 1
Bite Size Battles hosts Colin, Chris, and Alonso canvas the school to gather opinions about all kinds of culinary controversies! In this episode, Colin, Chris, and Alonso aren't afraid to take on perhaps one of the most controversial topics: Does pineapple belong on pizza?
Keshav, Sión, and Quincy discuss the latest sports headlines and mind-blowing trades. You, too, can become a sports aficionado! In this episode, the trio talks about Kyrie Irving’s ACL, Damian Lillard’s potential playoff return, the trade wars: Nicola Jokic vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and more!
Hosts Nina, Ava, and Tahira research and present information on topics that they think adults need to hear. In this episode, the team exposes the “The Public Library Outrage,” with a deep dive into the defunding of public libraries, and what that means for the future of these institutions.
Climate Change in Connecticut is hosted by Elise and Emma. In this episode, titled “Warming Waters, Rising Risks: Climate Changes is Happening in Connecticut.” They want you to know how climate change is affecting our state, what communities are doing to combat climate change, and what you can do to help.
Who Do You Know? is produced by Radio Happy Podcasts. In this episode, hosts Indra, Anina, and Maddie learn more about Maddie’s great-grandfather, Ellsworth Thompson, one of the co-creators of Silly Putty, who also designed the logo and packaging.
In episode 1 of Screen Time hosts Alex and Vivian look at the drawbacks of too much screen time, including the perils of addiction.
Petra and Maryam host the second episode of Screen Time. They share fun facts about screens, and offer six things you can do without screens.
Stencil Stories looks at the mysterious life and career of artist Banksy. Hosted by Elena, this episode covers the exciting time her father and his friends found "a Banksy" in Detroit, and how they tried to save it.