Archive for the 'Episodes' Category
May
14
Season 2: Episode 3 – Oil Spill
May 14, 2010 | 6 Comments
For this episode, our class worked in teams to research various aspects of the oil spill that happened in the Gulf of Mexico. Research topics include the following: background information; history of the Exxon Valdez oil spill; the environmental impact and other impacts of the oil spill; how the oil spill will be cleaned-up; and an [...]
Nov
18
Season 2: Episode 2: Water on the Moon (4:00)
November 18, 2009 | 3 Comments
On Friday, November 13, NASA scientists announced that they found “significant amounts” of water on the moon. Our class read a newspaper article and watched a short video about the discovery. We later discussed the importance of finding water on the moon and what we think scientists should do with the water. Listen to what [...]
Oct
26
Season 2: Episode 1
October 26, 2009 | 7 Comments
In the first episode of our second season, we introduce all the grade seven students and review a Jonas Brothers concert. Courtney will explain how to play Ultimate Frisbee; Brendan and Devin have some Chuck Norris facts; Mack, Britt and Shaun pose a math problem; we do our best Fat Albert impressions; and Sophia has [...]
Jun
18
Season 1: Episode 9 – Book Reviews (25:48)
June 18, 2009 | 2 Comments
In this episode, students summarize and review novels for a book report. Students were assigned to read any novel of their choice, write a summary of the novel and provide descriptions of the major characters. At the end of their review, students gave the novel a rating. Students reviewed the following: Alyssa: Haters by Alisa [...]
Mar
28
Season 1: Episode 8 – We’re Back! (11:52)
March 28, 2009 | 3 Comments
We are very excited and proud to finally release Episode 8 of MPS Radio Express. In this episode, Alyssa, Michaela and Jaimee share their speeches. Tristyn and Michaela pose another riddle and Josalyn interviews our principal, Ms. Childerhose. For those of you new to creating podcasts, Shayla has some tips for beginners. As always, we [...]
Jan
16
Season 1: Episode 7 – An MPS Radio Express Editorial (2:35)
January 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment
On July 3, 2008, three young males were killed in a drunk driving accident when their car went off the road near Minett, Ontario. A fourth passenger survived the accident with injuries. That afternoon, the four had shared approximately 31 drinks in three hours. This week charges were laid under the Liquor Licence Act against 16 [...]
Dec
23
Season 1: Episode 6 (7:17)
December 23, 2008 | 1 Comment
This is our final episode of 2008. We would like to take a moment to thank everyone for their ideas, comments, and support. We will be back in 2009 with new episodes! In this episode, Dylan, Jaimee, Jordan, and Hanna discuss life in Muskoka. Talon and Jerry ask the class what they want for Christmas, [...]
Dec
1
Season 1: Episode 5 – Snow Day!
December 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Today is our second snow day of the school year. On a snow day the school buses are canceled because there is too much snow to allow for safe driving. The school remains open, so only people who can walk to school are able to attend. In this special snow day episode, we reveal our [...]
Nov
10
Season 1: Episode 4 – Remembrance Day (9:15)
November 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment
In this Remembrance Day episode, students share their free-verse poems and observe a moment of silence. We conclude with a Remembrance Day song from the primary students. To prepare for this episode, students spent much time reflecting on what Remembrance Day means to them, and the sacrifices made by many people both on and off [...]
Oct
31
Season 1: Episode 3 (9:56)
October 31, 2008 | 1 Comment
We are excited to bring you Episode 3 of MPS Radio Express. In this episode: Jessica, Angel, and Julia sing a song by the Taabik Singers; Nicole, Shayla, Hanna, Brianne, and Brendan give Halloween safety tips and costume ideas; Alyssa explains topics in math; Jaimee remembers the life of Terry Fox; and Tristyn and Michaela [...]



