February 25th, 2007
Kaila Davis and Jenna Hoglander read their math picture book, “The JK Stories — The Clues Add Up”
Mrs. Taylor’s 7th grade math classes at Hanes Middle School created math picture books to illustrate math concepts in real world situations. Students wrote and illustrated their own math picture book. This project integrated reading, writing and art into the world of math.

The Clues Add Up (with pictures) [5:12m]:
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February 25th, 2007
Taylor Bendig and Ryan King read their math picture book, “Measuring With Homestar”
Mrs. Taylor’s 7th grade math classes at Hanes Middle School created math picture books to illustrate math concepts in real world situations. Students wrote and illustrated their own math picture book. This project integrated reading, writing and art into the world of math.

Measuring With Homestar (with pictures) [3:29m]:
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February 20th, 2007
Matt Talbert, Band Director at Hanes Middle School, introduces seven band students who have recorded their all-state band auditions.
You will hear Li An on Clarinet, Ian Chapman on Oboe, Rebecca Varnell on Tenor Sax, David Beck and Erin Farmer on Trumpet, Andrew Vanard on French Horn, and Will Reingold on Trombone.

All-State Band Auditions 2007 (with pictures) [9:59m]:
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February 18th, 2007
Seventh grade science students at Hanes Middle School studied “Global Warming” in the fall. In January of 2007 they chose topics and were asked to create a ‘persuasive essay’ to convince podcast listeners that Global Warming is real and that their topic is an important Global Warming issue.
This fifth podcast in the series includes the following essays: “Energy Efficient Lights” by Will Stamp, “The Kyoto Protocol” by Eric Barefoot, “Methane” by Anne O’Brien, “Ozone Depletion” by Kasey Skinner, and “Saving Energy” by Anna Erickson.

Global Warming -- Part V (with pictures) [20:41m]:
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February 18th, 2007
Seventh grade science students at Hanes Middle School studied “Global Warming” in the fall. In January of 2007 they chose topics and were asked to create a ‘persuasive essay’ to convince podcast listeners that Global Warming is real and that their topic is an important Global Warming issue.
This fourth podcast in the series includes the following essays: “Danger to Animals” by Noelle Wells, “CO2 Levels” by Will Cox, “Conserving Energy” by Katy Llewellyn, “Drought” by Alex Hilleary, and “El Nino” by Justin Morris.

Global Warming -- Part IV (with pictures) [19:21m]:
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February 18th, 2007
Seventh grade science students at Hanes Middle School studied “Global Warming” in the fall. In January of 2007 they chose topics and were asked to create a ‘persuasive essay’ to convince podcast listeners that Global Warming is real and that their topic is an important Global Warming issue.
This third podcast in the series includes the following essays: “Kyoto Protocol” by Maddy Thomas, “Ozone Depletion” by Steven Frasica, “Saving Energy” by Irene Martin, and “The Electric Car” by Zach Elliott.

Global Warming -- Part III (with pictures) [17:13m]:
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February 18th, 2007
Seventh grade science students at Hanes Middle School studied “Global Warming” in the fall. In January of 2007 they chose topics and were asked to create a ‘persuasive essay’ to convince podcast listeners that Global Warming is real and that their topic is an important Global Warming issue.
This second podcast in the series includes the following essays: “Drought” by Rioghnach Robinson, “El Nino” by Tiffany Larson, “Energy Efficient Lights” by Alex Little, “Fossil Fuels” by Li An, and “Greenhouse Gases” by Alex Sugg.

Global Warming -- Part II (with pictures) [19:21m]:
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February 18th, 2007
Seventh grade science students at Hanes Middle School studied “Global Warming” in the fall. In January of 2007 they chose topics and were asked to create a ‘persuasive essay’ to convince podcast listeners that Global Warming is real and that their topic is an important Global Warming issue.
This first podcast includes the following essays: “Danger to Animals” by Carrie Barlow, “Biodiesel Fuel” by Kevin Anderson, “Climate Change” by Ryan King, “CO2 Levels” by Chris Griffin, and “Computer Models” by Amanda Frankel.

Global Warming -- Part I (with pictures) [19:03m]:
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February 17th, 2007
Andrew Stafford shares the science behind a proposed “Maglev” train that could travel on the repulsvie power of magnets between the United States and Europe inside a vacuum tube at speeds up to 500 miles per hour.

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February 17th, 2007
Vipul and Jason take a wry look at the “history” of school. It’s their interpretation about the way things really happened. It’s all about the terror of schools — learning how to paste, how to throw a spear, and how to cook mastadon steaks. Now what is it about tree sap? Oh well. Moving on to Rome, it’s how to tie your sandals and the introduction of homework. The Dark Ages suffered from a lack of candle-making classes. [Note to listeners -- there are only 5 "real" facts in the podcast. See if you can spot them before the end of the show!]

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February 13th, 2007
Anne O’Brien reads her Math Picture Book entitled, “Les the Less Than Sign.”
Mrs. Taylor’s 7th grade math classes at Hanes Middle School created math picture books to illustrate math concepts in real world situations. Students wrote and illustrated their own math picture book. This project integrated reading, writing and art into the world of math.

Les the Less Than Sign (with Pictures) [5:22m]:
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February 12th, 2007
Seventh graders Anne, Rioghnach, and Noelle continue with #3 in their podcasts series dealing with “Strange Facts.” This is the last show in the series.
It’s all about strange laws, earthquakes, the fear of vegetables, phobias, and English language paradoxes.

Strange Facts #3 [4:05m]:
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February 7th, 2007
Clay Wash introduces listeners to our lastest project — documenting the learning adventure of two seventh grade students as they explore the world of robotics using a LEGO NXT kit. This is Day 1 of the adventure. Gilberto Canales and Brandon Washington begin building their first LEGO NXT robot. Listen in as they recount their adventures.

Learning Robotics -- Day 1 (with pictures) [5:12m]:
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