Podcasts by OMS Second Hand News
8th grade students experimenting with podcasts. Each week the students research a topic and then have a roundtable discussion around a certain issue or topic.
Further podcasts by Megan VanGorder
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12.11.15 "That's why you always read the sign" Edition from 2015-12-14T06:00
Students led the discussion today and included a variety of news events as well as some other chatter.
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The "First Time for Everything" Edition from 2015-11-23T06:00
We are in our third rotation of podcasts this year and we have a group that is ready to go! This week, they discussed the Ronda Roussey KO, the Starbucks Scandal, and even threw back to the nati...
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Students Debate Year Round School - 10.15.15 from 2015-10-15T05:00
Students researched and debated the merit of the YRS system in America and for their own educations.
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4.17.15 9th Hour Podcast - #studentproduction #noteacher" Edition from 2015-04-21T05:00
Mrs. VanGorder was gone this week. We talked about the accident at the Disney Speedway, we talked about Angelina Jolie, the woman who left her quadrapelegic son in the forest, and much more.
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4.17.15 "Chatty Cathy is Depressed" 8th hour podcast from 2015-04-21T05:00
Because of Mrs. VanGorder's absence, the group was quite sad this week. Topics included Lincoln's assassination, Russian spies, iOS 8.3, USA's new deal with Cuba, book review on "The Selection,"...
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4.10.15 "First Time for Everything" 9th hour Podcast from 2015-04-21T05:00
First podcast of this rotation!
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4.10.15 "First Time for Everything" 8th hour Podcast from 2015-04-21T05:00
The first podcast of this rotation!
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4.2.15 9th Hour "TBT" Edition from 2015-04-04T05:00
In the last episode of this rotation, the 8th graders reflect back to their top 10 moments of eighth grade.
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4.2.15 8th Hour "TBT" Edition from 2015-04-04T05:00
In the last episode of this rotation, the 8th graders reflect back to their top 10 moments of eighth grade.
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3.20.15 - 9th Hour "PARCC Edition" from 2015-03-21T05:00
Students work diligently to try to focus in the minutes before the bell rang to release on Spring Break. In the meantime, PARCC was the topic of discussion.
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3.20.15 - 8th Hour "PARCC Edition" from 2015-03-21T05:00
Students work diligently to try to focus in the minutes before the bell rang to release on Spring Break. In the meantime, PARCC was the topic of discussion.
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3.6.15 - 9th Hour "Death Penalty" Edition from 2015-03-15T05:00
An excellent conversation between the students about the merits of the death penalty. All of this was in light of Supreme Court cases around the constitutionality of the death penalty.
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3.6..15 - 8th Hour Edition from 2015-03-15T05:00
A collection of interest pieces, a fun conversation!
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2.26.15 9th Hour - "We Got Spirit" Edition from 2015-03-03T06:00
Spirit Week is upon us. Go 8th grade spartans!
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2.20.15 9th Hour "Girls vs. Boys" Edition from 2015-03-03T06:00
Things get real when these 9th hour pros debate the merits and handicaps of teenage gender politics.
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2.20.15 8th Hour "New Rotation" Edition from 2015-03-03T06:00
In this 5th rotation, we have a small cast but they did a fantastic job getting their first podcast set up!
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2.11.15 - 9th Hour "Free for All" Edition from 2015-02-14T06:00
The last podcast for the 4th rotation of 9th hour. Enjoy!
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2.11.15 - 8th Hour "Free for All" Edition from 2015-02-14T06:00
The last podcast for rotation 4!
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2.6.15 9th Hour - "Superbowl" Edition from 2015-02-06T06:00
The students looked at a variety of stories related to the Superbowl and the reaction of the nation.
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2.6.15 8th Hour - "Superbowl" Edition from 2015-02-06T06:00
The students looked at a variety of stories related to the Superbowl and the reaction of the nation.
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1.29.15 9th Hour - "Tell a Story" Edition from 2015-02-01T06:00
In lieu of time to research becuase of the testing schedule this week, students were asked to tell a story about their lives. This is the result.
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1.29.15 8th Hour - "Tell a Story" Edition from 2015-02-01T06:00
In lieu of time to research this week because of our testing process, students were asked to tell a story about their lives or to come up with some creative product. Enjoy the stories of adolesc...
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1.23.15 9th Hour - "The 1st Amendment Edition" from 2015-01-23T06:00
This week, students explored issues in the news surrounding the first amendment. Great discussion!
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1.23.15 8th Hour - "The 1st Amendment Edition" from 2015-01-23T06:00
This week, students explored issues in the news surrounding the first amendment. Great discussion!
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1.16.15 8th hour - The "Tech" Edition from 2015-01-17T06:00
This week, students talked about all sorts of technology and innovations that are flooding the world around us. In addition, we heard the heartwarming story of a dog who has learned to ride the ...
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1.16.15 9th hour - The "Squad" Edition from 2015-01-17T06:00
Students explored "chatter" stories of interest during this podcast and successfully moderated and held conversations on their own terms. It was a day with much fidgetting, much laughter, but mu...
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1.9.15 9th Hour New Year's Edition from 2015-01-10T06:00
Due to snow days, 9th hour students quickly pondered and responded to questions about New Year's Resolutions and problems facing teens in 2015.
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11.14 8th Hour Second Hand News from 2014-12-23T06:00
Students discuss this week's current events
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