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OMS Second Hand News

29 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 8 years ago -

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.

Courses Education debate podcast chatter current events
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Episodes

12.11.15 "That's why you always read the sign" Edition

December 14, 2015 06:00 - 15 minutes - 38.3 KB

Students led the discussion today and included a variety of news events as well as some other chatter. 

The "First Time for Everything" Edition

November 23, 2015 06:00 - 16 minutes - 2.45 KB

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 nation's first serial killer. Additionally, the group took some time to remember the attacks on Paris.  This group is proving to be amazing. Stay tuned for a new jingle!!

Students Debate Year Round School - 10.15.15

October 15, 2015 05:00 - 11 minutes - 4.2 MB

Students researched and debated the merit of the YRS system in America and for their own educations.

4.10.15 "First Time for Everything" 8th hour Podcast

April 21, 2015 05:00 - 18 minutes - 783 Bytes

The first podcast of this rotation!

4.17.15 "Chatty Cathy is Depressed" 8th hour podcast

April 21, 2015 05:00 - 12 minutes - 627 Bytes

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," the first lady of North Korea, a baseball game in Minnesota.

4.17.15 9th Hour Podcast - #studentproduction #noteacher" Edition

April 21, 2015 05:00 - 19 minutes - 1.22 KB

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.

4.10.15 "First Time for Everything" 9th hour Podcast

April 21, 2015 05:00 - 12 minutes - 470 Bytes

First podcast of this rotation!

4.2.15 9th Hour "TBT" Edition

April 04, 2015 05:00 - 21 minutes - 7.79 MB

In the last episode of this rotation, the 8th graders reflect back to their top 10 moments of eighth grade.

4.2.15 8th Hour "TBT" Edition

April 04, 2015 05:00 - 18 minutes - 6.79 MB

In the last episode of this rotation, the 8th graders reflect back to their top 10 moments of eighth grade.

3.20.15 - 8th Hour "PARCC Edition"

March 21, 2015 05:00 - 13 minutes - 5.17 MB

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. 

3.20.15 - 9th Hour "PARCC Edition"

March 21, 2015 05:00 - 16 minutes - 6.01 MB

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. 

3.6..15 - 8th Hour Edition

March 15, 2015 05:00 - 13 minutes - 5.01 MB

A collection of interest pieces, a fun conversation!

3.6.15 - 9th Hour "Death Penalty" Edition

March 15, 2015 05:00 - 15 minutes - 5.75 MB

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.

2.26.15 9th Hour - "We Got Spirit" Edition

March 03, 2015 06:00 - 15 minutes - 5.81 MB

Spirit Week is upon us. Go 8th grade spartans!

2.20.15 8th Hour "New Rotation" Edition

March 03, 2015 06:00 - 13 minutes - 5.03 MB

In this 5th rotation, we have a small cast but they did a fantastic job getting their first podcast set up!

2.20.15 9th Hour "Girls vs. Boys" Edition

March 03, 2015 06:00 - 16 minutes - 6.07 MB

Things get real when these 9th hour pros debate the merits and handicaps of teenage gender politics.

2.26.15 8th Hour - "We Got Spirit" Edition

March 03, 2015 06:00 - 20 minutes - 7.26 MB

Spirit Week Edition!

2.11.15 - 8th Hour "Free for All" Edition

February 14, 2015 06:00 - 19 minutes - 7.01 MB

The last podcast for rotation 4!

2.11.15 - 9th Hour "Free for All" Edition

February 14, 2015 06:00 - 18 minutes - 9.05 MB

The last podcast for the 4th rotation of 9th hour. Enjoy!

2.6.15 8th Hour - "Superbowl" Edition

February 06, 2015 06:00 - 17 minutes - 6.26 MB

The students looked at a variety of stories related to the Superbowl and the reaction of the nation.

2.6.15 9th Hour - "Superbowl" Edition

February 06, 2015 06:00 - 12 minutes - 4.49 MB

The students looked at a variety of stories related to the Superbowl and the reaction of the nation.

1.29.15 9th Hour - "Tell a Story" Edition

February 01, 2015 06:00 - 18 minutes - 6.7 MB

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.

1.29.15 8th Hour - "Tell a Story" Edition

February 01, 2015 06:00 - 18 minutes - 6.62 MB

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 adolescence... :-)

1.23.15 9th Hour - "The 1st Amendment Edition"

January 23, 2015 06:00 - 20 minutes - 7.53 MB

This week, students explored issues in the news surrounding the first amendment. Great discussion!

1.23.15 8th Hour - "The 1st Amendment Edition"

January 23, 2015 06:00 - 19 minutes - 7.15 MB

This week, students explored issues in the news surrounding the first amendment. Great discussion!

1.16.15 8th hour - The "Tech" Edition

January 17, 2015 06:00 - 17 minutes - 6.36 MB

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 city bus in Seattle, WA.

1.16.15 9th hour - The "Squad" Edition

January 17, 2015 06:00 - 17 minutes - 8.25 MB

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 much to say about the world. Check out our blog and #squad photo here.

1.9.15 9th Hour New Year's Edition

January 10, 2015 06:00 - 14 minutes - 5.25 MB

Due to snow days, 9th hour students quickly pondered and responded to questions about New Year's Resolutions and problems facing teens in 2015.

11.14 8th Hour Second Hand News

December 23, 2014 06:00 - 14 minutes - 4.89 MB

Students discuss this week's current events