Abby Jameson, Avery Wells, and Hannah Young read their math picture book, “Over the Bridge.”
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.
Margaret Macon and Melissa Seehausen read their math picture book, “Timmy and the Tree.”
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.
Vipul, Jason, and Andrew tackle the popular notion of “Six Degrees of Separation” by showing listeners how they can go from (1) Hanes Middle School to (6) red tomatoes in only four jumps.
Caroline Stanek and Patrick Whitesides read their math picture book, “The Magic of Pi.”
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 Magic of Pie (with pictures) [6:20m]: Play Now | Play in Popup
mp3 version (without pictures) [6:20m]: Play Now | Play in PopupMeredith Welty reads her math picture book, “The Adventures of Genny Geometry.”
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.
Adventures of Genny Geometry (with pictures) [5:08m]: Play Now | Play in Popup mp3 version (without pictures) [5:08m]: Play Now | Play in PopupKaila 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]: Play Now | Play in Popup mp3 version (without pictures) [5:12m]: Play Now | Play in PopupTaylor 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]: Play Now | Play in Popup mp3 version (without pictures) [3:29m]: Play Now | Play in Popup
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!]
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]: Play Now | Play in Popup mp3 version (without pictures) [5:22m]: Play Now | Play in Popup
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.
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]: Play Now | Play in Popup mp3 version (without pictures) [5:12m]: Play Now | Play in Popup
Clay Wash introduces listeners to the world of “Animal Testing.” Should it be allowed?
Sometimes things go wrong. Companies claim it is for ‘the good of the people.’ But is it? Do you believe that animals should be given cancer and terminal diseases? You decide…..
Seventh graders Anne, Rioghnach, and Noelle continue with #2 in their series of “Strange Facts.”
It’s all about mustaches in Alabama, rocks in Colorado, blue ducks in Kentucky, the fear of beds, apples as roses, the fear of long words, alcoholic scorpions, the connection between smoking and blindness, plastic flamingoes, and the speed of breaking glass.
Our Radio Drama series continues with Part Four. There are three stories by 7th grade students at Hanes Middle School in this episode: Luna and Soul by Rachel and Jenna; Mission - Planet Blue by Sharon and Caroline; and Star Wars Episode 7 by Alex and Justin.
Radio Dramas -- Part Four (with pictures) [13:45m]: Play Now | Play in Popup mp3 version (without pictures) [13:45m]: Play Now | Play in PopupOur Radio Drama series continues with Part Three. There are four stories by 7th grade students at Hanes Middle School in this episode:The Comet by Alex S. and Tyler H; The Spleeblog by Vipul and Chris; The Unhappy Ending by Ryan & Andrew; and, Wii and PS3 by Colton, Jonathan, and Jesse.
Radio Dramas -- Part Three (with pictures) [13:33m]: Play Now | Play in Popup mp3 version (without pictures) [13:32m]: Play Now | Play in PopupSeventh graders Anne, Rioghnach, and Noelle begin a new podcast series called “Strange Facts.”
It’s all about your wrist, Leap Day, Mother’s Day, the post office, drought-resistant rats, graffitti on cows, sheep, English speakers, whale hunting in Oklahoma, and elephants in North Carolina.
Our Radio Drama series continues with Part Two. There are three stories by 7th grade students at Hanes Middle School in this episode: Rory and Frank’s Plot by Hannah & Kaila, Ray and Chester by Eric & Jack, and Pickles by Kasey and Sarah.
Radio Dramas -- Part Two (with pictures) [12:56m]: Play Now | Play in Popup mp3 version (without pictures) [12:56m]: Play Now | Play in PopupRadio Dramas was an introductory podcasting unit for 7th graders at Hanes Middle School. Following guidelines first published by Chicago’s WBEZ radio for their 2006 Third Coast Festival, students created a story that began with the sentence, “To begin with, they never got along.”
In this first podcasting project students learned to write a script, record on portable iRiver mp3 players, edit their sound file on classroom PCs, create a multi-track sound file MIX using background music and various sound effects, and finally, export the MIX as a finished mp3 music file that could be played on iTunes.
There are four enhanced podcasts in the series.
Radio Dramas -- Part One (with pictures) [11:59m]: Play Now | Play in Popup mp3 version (without pictures) [11:59m]: Play Now | Play in Popup
In March all seventh grade students at Hanes Middle School as well as across the state of North Carolina take a one hour test to evaluate their writing skills.
A prompt is given at the beginning of the session and students are asked to create a two-page persuasive essay based on the topic.
Students in Ms. Dell’s seventh grade English class created posters to show their understanding of the process.
In this enhanced podcast, you will see pictures of the posters (focusing on different essay paragraphs) as well as hear students’ tips for writing the “Ultimate Persuasive Essay.”
The Ultimate Persuasive Essay (with pictures) [3:42m]: Play Now | Play in Popup mp3 version (without pictures) [3:42m]: Play Now | Play in Popup7th grade band students perform “Winter Wonderland” and “Hannakah Holiday” during the December, 2006 winter band concert.
Sixth and seventh grade students gather around the microphone to share their after-school extra-curricular schedules during the week and then discuss their opinions as to whether they are “over-scheduled” or not. Opinions differ and some students offer a rare glimpse into their parents’ perspective in trying to juggle the after-school schedules of multiple children in the family. Are kids today really over-scheduled? Listen to the podcast and then you decide. Are Students Over-Scheduled? You Decide…
Using portable iRiver FP-895 mp3 recorders, seventh grade students on the Wolf Team will be introduced to the world of podcasts and creating audio files during the 2006-’07 school year. Here are the guidelines for their first project — [taken shamelessly from Chicago's NPR radio station, WBEZ, and their 2006 Third Coast Festival contest]:
FIRST SENTENCE Each submission must begin with the following opening sentence, either directly narrated or interpreted otherwise, for instance through sound, metaphor or dramatization: “To begin with, they never got along.” SOUNDS Each submission must include the following sounds, interpreted literally, figuratively or however else a producer wishes. The sounds must appear in the order listed here, but may occur in the piece at any time, and for whatever length a producer wishes. The sounds may be recorded or found, or metaphorical, real or invented.
 a pre-recorded voice Examples: answering machine messages / public transportation announcements / a found cassette from the thrift store / electronic doll voices / automatic check-out at the grocery |
 a rhythmic noise Examples: jackhammer / clock ticking / hoofbeats / windshield wipers / car alarm / applause |
 an exclamation Examples: Ouch! / Get off of my foot! / Put your hands up in the air! / Swing, batter! â€â€Ã¢â‚¬â€œNote: While expletives are not forbidden, keep in mind your story might air on the radio. |
Seventh grade students on the Wolf Team held a farewell celebration today for their favorite social studies teacher, Jeannie St. Clair, who is retiring this year. Students gathered outside after lunch to present Mrs. St. Clair with flowers, a singing balloon, and a plaque expressing their appreciation for her thirteen years as a social studies teacher with the seventh grade HAG team.
During the morning students made farewell cards and created a giant door decoration. After working on the giant card students gathered around a microphone to share comments about their year in social studies.
Catherine Hayes acted as the moderator for this “Sound Bytes” broadcast. Student contributors included: Frankie Opperman, Kaity Anstrom, Virginia Campbell, Shannon Hildebrandt, Hannah Jackson, David Harrison, and Max Cullen.