MPS Radio Express: Recent Episodes
Grade 7/8 @ MPS
For this episode, our class worked in teams to research various aspects of the oil spill that happened in the Gulf of Mexico. Research topics include the following: background information; history of the Exxon Valdez oil spill; the environmental impact and other impacts of the oil spill; how the oil spill will be cleaned-up; and an […]
On Friday, November 13, NASA scientists announced that they found “significant amounts” of water on the moon. Our class read a newspaper article and watched a short video about the discovery. We later discussed the importance of finding water on the moon and what we think scientists should do with the water. Listen to what […]
In the first episode of our second season, we introduce all the grade seven students and review a Jonas Brothers concert. Courtney will explain how to play Ultimate Frisbee; Brendan and Devin have some Chuck Norris facts; Mack, Britt and Shaun pose a math problem; we do our best Fat Albert impressions; and Sophia has […]
Welcome to season 2 of MPS Radio Express! We are currently working on our first episode of the season. Our first episode will include a review of this summer’s Jonas Brothers concert in Toronto, a guide to playing Ultimate Frisbee, Chuck Norris facts, a George Clooney watch, introductions from the grade 7’s and much, much […]
In this episode, students summarize and review novels for a book report. Students were assigned to read any novel of their choice, write a summary of the novel and provide descriptions of the major characters. At the end of their review, students gave the novel a rating. Students reviewed the following: Alyssa: Haters by Alisa […]
We are very excited and proud to finally release Episode 8 of MPS Radio Express. In this episode, Alyssa, Michaela and Jaimee share their speeches. Tristyn and Michaela pose another riddle and Josalyn interviews our principal, Ms. Childerhose. For those of you new to creating podcasts, Shayla has some tips for beginners. As always, we […]
On July 3, 2008, three young males were killed in a drunk driving accident when their car went off the road near Minett, Ontario. A fourth passenger survived the accident with injuries. That afternoon, the four had shared approximately 31 drinks in three hours. This week charges were laid under the Liquor Licence Act against 16 […]
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This is our final episode of 2008. We would like to take a moment to thank everyone for their ideas, comments, and support. We will be back in 2009 with new episodes! In this episode, Dylan, Jaimee, Jordan, and Hanna discuss life in Muskoka. Talon and Jerry ask the class what they want for Christmas, […]
Today is our second snow day of the school year. On a snow day the school buses are canceled because there is too much snow to allow for safe driving. The school remains open, so only people who can walk to school are able to attend. In this special snow day episode, we reveal our […]