4th Graders Present: The Elementary Explanation: Recent Episodes
KMIH 88.9 THE BRIDGE
88.9 staff member Sidh Shroff collaborated with the 4th graders in Mr. Baxters class to explore the world of podcasting. After two brief, remote sessions, the elementary schoolers worked in groups to prepare short podcasts about Westward Expansion!
This is the audio taken from the station live air-checks. This is what was played on the radio on June 3rd!
Nolan, Crispin, and Jackson amazingly explain the disaster of the Donner Party, and accompany their story with fun sound effects and music.
In addition to the Oregon Trail, the California Gold Rush was also a big part of westward expansion! Eryn and Emma summarize the California Gold Rush in their fun podcast!
Dylan, Georgi, and Lincoln put on a fascinating presentation on crazy facts about the Oregon Trail.
Doris, Cesca, and Shubangi inform listeners about the inside of a wagon on the Oregon Trail.
Audrey talks about the Women during Westward Expansion! Although this is a male dominated event in history books, Audrey highlights the amazing women that braved the Oregon Trail!
This is an introduction to The Elementary Explanation, the series of podcasts produced by Mr. Baxter's 4th grade class!