Sound Bytes: Recent Episodes
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Will and Kevin share their end-of-the-year science research project on “How X-Rays Work.” These podcasts were created by 7th grade students in Mr. Clauset’s science classes at Hanes Middle School in May – June of 2007. All of the research, graphics, and audio were created entirely by students. Students recorded their script, edited it in […]
Caroline and Andreana share their end-of-the-year science research project on “How Wind Turbines Work.” These podcasts were created by 7th grade students in Mr. Clauset’s science classes at Hanes Middle School in May – June of 2007. All of the research, graphics, and audio were created entirely by students. Students recorded their script, edited it […]
Kim and Rachel share their end-of-the-year science research project on “How Synesthesia Works.” These podcasts were created by 7th grade students in Mr. Clauset’s science classes at Hanes Middle School in May – June of 2007. All of the research, graphics, and audio were created entirely by students. Students recorded their script, edited it in […]
Rioghnach shares her end-of-the-year science research project on “How Submarines Work.” These podcasts were created by 7th grade students in Mr. Clauset’s science classes at Hanes Middle School in May – June of 2007. All of the research, graphics, and audio were created entirely by students. Students recorded their script, edited it in audio editing […]
Sharon shares her end-of-the-year science research project on “How Stealth Technology Works.” These podcasts were created by 7th grade students in Mr. Clauset’s science classes at Hanes Middle School in May – June of 2007. All of the research, graphics, and audio were created entirely by students. Students recorded their script, edited it in audio […]
Anne shares her end-of-the-year science research project on “How Space Elevators Work.” These podcasts were created by 7th grade students in Mr. Clauset’s science classes at Hanes Middle School in May – June of 2007. All of the research, graphics, and audio were created entirely by students. Students recorded their script, edited it in audio […]
Ryan and Emmanuel share their end-of-the-year science research project on “How Scuba Tanks Work.” These podcasts were created by 7th grade students in Mr. Clauset’s science classes at Hanes Middle School in May – June of 2007. All of the research, graphics, and audio were created entirely by students. Students recorded their script, edited it […]
Alex and Jesse share their end-of-the-year science research project on “How Robot Vacuum Cleaners Work.” These podcasts were created by 7th grade students in Mr. Clauset’s science classes at Hanes Middle School in May – June of 2007. All of the research, graphics, and audio were created entirely by students. Students recorded their script, edited […]
Melissa and Margaret share their end-of-the-year science research project on “How Refrigerators Work.” These podcasts were created by 7th grade students in Mr. Clauset’s science classes at Hanes Middle School in May – June of 2007. All of the research, graphics, and audio were created entirely by students. Students recorded their script, edited it in […]
Eric and Andrew share their end-of-the-year science research project on “How MRIs Work.” These podcasts were created by 7th grade students in Mr. Clauset’s science classes at Hanes Middle School in May – June of 2007. All of the research, graphics, and audio were created entirely by students. Students recorded their script, edited it in […]
Carly and Meredith share their end-of-the-year science research project on “How Meteors Work.” These podcasts were created by 7th grade students in Mr. Clauset’s science classes at Hanes Middle School in May – June of 2007. All of the research, graphics, and audio were created entirely by students. Students recorded their script, edited it in […]
Patrick and Justin share their end-of-the-year science research project on “How Roller Coasters Work.” These podcasts were created by 7th grade students in Mr. Clauset’s science classes at Hanes Middle School in May – June of 2007. All of the research, graphics, and audio were created entirely by students. Students recorded their script, edited it […]
Maddy and Jamie share their end-of-the-year science research project on “How Roller Coasters Work.” These podcasts were created by 7th grade students in Mr. Clauset’s science classes at Hanes Middle School in May – June of 2007. All of the research, graphics, and audio were created entirely by students. Students recorded their script, edited it […]
Alex and Zach share their end-of-the-year science research project on “How to Make Cheese.” These podcasts were created by 7th grade students in Mr. Clauset’s science classes at Hanes Middle School in May – June of 2007. All of the research, graphics, and audio were created entirely by students. Students recorded their script, edited it […]
Kasey and Tyler share their end-of-the-year science research project on “How Caffeine Works.” These podcasts were created by 7th grade students in Mr. Clauset’s science classes at Hanes Middle School in May – June of 2007. All of the research, graphics, and audio were created entirely by students. Students recorded their script, edited it in […]
Clay and Noelle share their end-of-the-year science research project on “How Caffeine Works.” These podcasts were created by 7th grade students in Mr. Clauset’s science classes at Hanes Middle School in May – June of 2007. All of the research, graphics, and audio were created entirely by students. Students recorded their script, edited it in […]
Chris and Vipul share their end-of-the-year science research project on “How Black Holes Work.” These podcasts were created by 7th grade students in Mr. Clauset’s science classes at Hanes Middle School in May – June of 2007. All of the research, graphics, and audio were created entirely by students. Students recorded their script, edited it […]
Amar and Jordan share their end-of-the-year science research project on “How 3D Glasses Work.” These podcasts were created by 7th grade students in Mr. Clauset’s science classes at Hanes Middle School in May – June of 2007. All of the research, graphics, and audio were created entirely by students. Students recorded their script, edited it […]
The Hanes Service Club sponsors a wide variety of projects and activities for involved and active 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. In this podcast Maddy, Avery, Hannah, Sylvia, Melissa, Jamie, Alex, and Jack share their favorite volunteering activities for the the 2006-2007 school year.
The Hanes Service Club sponsors a wide variety of projects and activities for involved and active 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. In this podcast, Carly, Chandler, Stephen, Rachel, Sara, Madison, Margaret, Eric, and Emily share their favorite volunteering activities for the the 2006-2007 school year.
Rioghnach shares with listeners some of her favorite tips about using Photoshop on the PC. It’s time to learn how to manipulate your graphic files. Using Rioghnach’s suggestions, you will learn how to: — make borders appear — use the blending and airbrush tools, and — use layers.
Vipul, Jason, and Clay demonstrate their skills at Six Degrees of Separation connections by showing how easily you can move from pineapples to clocks in just six steps.
Band director, Matt Talbert, conducts the eighth grade band at Hanes Middle School in three selections: Acclamations, Two British Folk Songs, and the Great Locomotive Chase.
Band director, Matt Talbert, conducts the seventh grade band at Hanes Middle School in two selections: Eagle Ridge and Engines of Resistance.
Band director, Matt Talbert, conducts the sixth grade band at Hanes Middle School in two selections: Little Rondo and Comet Ride.
Barbara Butryn, art teacher at Hanes Middle, explains a recent water color project completed by 8th grade students in advanced art class. Students first practice with water colors. Next they draw with glue any image they choose and then begin working with water colors to fill in the picture. Each color must have at least […]
Anne, Jason, and Andrew share their Lego NXT projects. Jason is working on programming the ultrasonic sensor. Andrew is working on an arm that uses the light sensor to detect a red ball. And Anne is working on a program to enable the robot to track along a strip of white tape using the light […]
Tyler Canada, Harry Potter wizardry expert, shares his favorite spells. Spells discussed in this first podcast come from the J.K. Rowling books, movies, and video games: Accio, Alohamora, Expecto Patronum, Wingardium Leviosa, Bombarda, Lumos, Arania Exumai, Carpe Retractum, Glacius, and Incendio.
Clay, Noelle, and Anne introduce listeners to the fine art of sleeping in class. As expert observers of the pastime among their seventh grade peers, they reveal time-honored tricks of the quick classroom nap.
Artifacts dating from 100 – 1500 AD can be found in this Middle East Museum podcast. Seventh grade students constructed models of a famous building or object from their studies of the culture and civilizations of North Africa and the Middle East. Each model is introduced and explained by the student or students who created […]
Artifacts dating from 4000 – 500 BC can be found in this Middle East Museum podcast. Seventh grade students constructed models of a famous building or object from their studies of the culture and civilizations of North Africa and the Middle East. Each model is introduced and explained by the student or students who created […]
Artifacts from Modern Arabia are the focus of this Middle East Museum podcast. Seventh grade students constructed models of a famous building or object from their studies of the culture and civilizations of North Africa and the Middle East. Each model is introduced and explained by the student or students who created it.
Art and Textiles are the focus of this Middle East Museum podcast. Seventh grade students constructed models of a famous building or object from their studies of the culture and civilizations of North Africa and the Middle East. Each model is introduced and explained by the student or students who created it.
Ancient Egypt is the focus of this Middle East Museum podcast. Seventh grade students constructed models of a famous building or object from their studies of the culture and civilizations of North Africa and the Middle East. Each model is introduced and explained by the student or students who created it.
Believe in Yourself, Do Your Best, Don’t Give Up Your Sports, For the Love of the Game, Life is a Touchdown, Pain Makes You Stronger, Sports Are Life, Start Small and Get Bigger, Teamwork, Teamwork is Vital, The True Athlete — 7th graders share their “This I Believe” essays.
Do What You Love, Have Fun With Life, Live Life to the Fullest, Live the Way You Want, Pedal to the Metal, Seize the Day, Skate As If You Were Dying, and Work Hard Play Later — 7th graders share their “This I Believe” essays.
Acceptance, Control Your Situations, Everyone Is Good at Something, Grades Don’t Show How Smart You Are, Hard Work, Learn From Your Mistakes, Never Give Up, Relax, and Teachers Are A Gift — 7th graders share their “This I Believe” essays.
Anger, Everyone Has A Talent, Everyone Has Fears, Face Your Fears, Happiness, Looking on the Bright Side, Stand Tall Even If You Aren’t, The Journey of Life, With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility, You Can Have More Than One Passion, Ignoring Mockery — 7th graders share their “This I Believe” essays.
Action Doesn’t Create Reality, Calm Conquers All, Robots Will Rule the World, Size Matters, and The Power of Reggae — 7th graders share their “This I Believe” essays.
Be Kind, Best Friends Forever, Don’t Judge People, Friendship, Make New Friends and Keep the Old, Make Someone Happy, Real Friends Fight All Odds, Rise Above Prejudice, Smile, Tell Your Friends, Treat People Kindly, and What Friends are For — 7th graders share their “This I Believe” essays.
Family is Important, Honesty is Best, All About Pets, Never Lie to Your Parents, The Chain of Love, and Where Are You — 7th graders share their “This I Believe” essays.
Original poems are shared by Mrs. Edge’s fourth period English-Language Arts class at Hanes Middle School. Students read their own poems in the form of haiku, free verse, rhyming, concrete, lyric, and limerick styles.
Original poems are shared by Mrs. Edge’s third period English-Language Arts class at Hanes Middle School. Students read their own poems in the form of haiku, free verse, rhyming, concrete, lyric, and limerick styles.
Original poems are shared by Mrs. Edge’s second period English-Language Arts class at Hanes Middle School. Students read their own poems in the form of haiku, free verse, rhyming, concrete, lyric, and limerick styles.
Original poems are shared by Mrs. Edge’s first period English-Language Arts class at Hanes Middle School. Students read their own poems in the form of haiku, free verse, rhyming, concrete, lyric, and limerick styles.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Meredith 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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sixth grade students at Hanes share their experimental results. This enhanced podcast features the following experiments: Tennis Ball Launch by Emily, Football Launch Angles by Thomas, Shoe Weight vs. Kick Speed by Duane, Airbag Filler Materials by Austin, Windmill Blade Angles vs. Power Output by Ben, Temperature and Viscosity of Liquids by Forrest, and Nozzle […]
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.
Our 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.
Seventh 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 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, […]
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 […]
Barbara Butryn, Hanes Middle School art teacher, introduces an 8th grade art class project entitled, “Illusions.” Lines, patterns, squares, and shapes are used to create the illusion of movement. Using only a pencil to sketch the design and any medium to draw with, students created original designs.
At the Winter Concert the Hanes Orchestra performed 5 selections: “Jingle Bells,” “Pachelbels Kanon,” “St. Nick’s Canon on the Housetop,” “Ukrainian Carol,” and finally, “Trepak” from the Nutcracker.
Hanes chorus sings “Charlotte Town,” Gloria Hallejulah,” and “My Heart Sings a Melody” at the winter concert in December, 2006.
8th grade band students at Hanes perform “Felis Navidad” and the “Nutcracker” at the winter band concert in December, 2006.
7th grade band students perform “Winter Wonderland” and “Hannakah Holiday” during the December, 2006 winter band concert.
Sixth Grade Band performs “Saint Nick Salsa” and “Quantas Celebrations” during the Winter, 2006 Band Concert.
Several sixth and seventh grade students at Hanes Middle School gather around the microphone to share their thoughts on the qualities needed in an ideal teacher. By their seventh grade year in school they have had over twenty different teachers, so they are savvy consumers and have definite opinions about teacher behavior and ways of […]
In early October, Matt Talbert, band director at Hanes Middle School, led two sixth grade beginning band classes in a series of musical selections. Keep in mind that these students have never had band before. They have only been playing for a little over one month! Learning fingering positions, learning to read music, learning to […]
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 “Cry Wolf Chronicles” is an on-line newspaper written by seventh grade students (and.. with a bit of help from some very talented 6th graders) at Hanes Middle School. Using CuteNews flat-file blog technology, the single sheet web page incorporates eight panels, each hosting a different blog window. Topics for the newspaper include: News, Sports, […]
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 […]
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 […]