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CougarCast
by Jeff Lewis
Welcome to CougarCast, a Podcast written, recorded and produced entirely by Cooper Mountain Elementary students!
Episodes
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Episode_43_LeapYear
Listen in and learn some incredible facts about Leap Year. How did it start? Why do we have Leap years? Is it really every four years? Also, what is a Leapling? Lots of these questions will be answered, and more, on this episode! Enjoy!
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Episode_42_WillTheRealMartianPleaseStandUp_ReadersTheater
In this episode, the Cougars perform a reader's theater version of Rod Serling's classic episode from the Twilight Zone, "Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?"
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Episode_41_TheHundredDressesReadersTheater
This episode has cougars reading a script of Eleanor Estes' novel, The Hundred Dresses. Script by Amy Ewaldt-Doseck! Enjoy the reading and the theme!
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Episode_40_Reader's Theater_Halloweiner
In this episode, reader's read a script of Dav Pilkey's The Halloweiner. Script by Jill Jauquet. Enjoy!
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Episode_39_Nonsense Poetry
Inspired by Lewis Carroll's "Jabberwocky," the Cougars take up the pen for their own "Nonsense" poems. Though as you'll find, these aren't gibberish. Enjoy! Episode Art by Akyah
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Episode_38_OriginalPoetry
In this episode, the Cougars share some of their original poetry they've written. Enjoy! Artwork by: Makenna B.
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Episode_37_PlainsNativeAmericans
In this episode, the students discuss key figures and tribes in the Plains. Hear about Crazy Horse, Jim Thorpe, Sitting Bull and much more! Artwork by: Allie and Adriana
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Episode_36_SouthwestNativeAmericanGroups
Listen up as students describe the tribes and individuals that are important figures in the Southwest Native American region. Enjoy! Artwork by: Izzy
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Episode_35_Eastern Woodland_NativeAmericans
In this episode, the Eastern Woodland Native American tribes are discussed as well as key figures such as King Phillip, Tisquantum (Squanto) and more! Enjoy! Artwork by: Mai
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Episode_34_California/Intermountain_NativeAmericans
In this episode, students discuss many important tribes including the Nez Perce, Shoshone and many important individuals within the tribes of the region. Enjoy! Artwork by: Makenna
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Episode_33_EventsToRevolution
In this episode, the Cougars explain the key events that led to the Revolutionary War such as the Sugar and Stamp Acts, The Quartering Act, The Boston Tea Party, and more! Enjoy!
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Episode_32_SouthernColonies
In this episode, the students share their learning about the southern colonies and the geography, resources, government, religion, and much more!
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Episode_31_Middle Colonies
In this episode, the students describe the features of the middle colonies, or the "breadbasket" of the 13 colonies.
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Episode_30_NewEngland Colonies
In this episode, the students describe characteristics of the New England colonies! Enjoy!
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Episode_29_Sit-ins and stand up for Civil Rights
In this episodes, students explain what sit-ins were, and how marches and other methods of non-violent resistance helped propel the civil rights movement
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Episode_28_The Little Rock Nine
In this episode, students explain who the Little Rock Nine are, and what they did to help create equality end practices of segregation in schools in the south.
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Episode_27_Freedom Riders
In this episode, students explain the significance of the group of Freedom Riders, who risked their lives to fight segregation in the south during the Civil Rights movement.
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Episode_26_IamPhoenix
In this episode, students read selected two-voice poems from Paul Fleischman's "I Am Phoenix." Enjoy! Artwork by Raghavan N.
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Episode_25_PoliticalParties
In this episode, the students dive into the political parties and some of the ideological differences between the Republican and Democrat parties.
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Episode_24_PresidentialElection
In this episode, the students give an overview of how a president gets elected. Included are details about the electoral college and the inauguration.
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Episode_23_PresidentialPower
In this episode, students describe the office of the president. They describe the qualifications, pay, benefits and much more!
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Episode_22_Branches_Checks_Balances
In this episode, students provide information about the branches of government and how the balance of power exists between the branches through checks.
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Episode_21_DidYouKnowPresidents
In this episode, the students explain interesting facts about the president's they are researching. Listen to the episode to find out which president had a rare deformity, which installed the first bathtub, and which played ping pong with a foreign dignitary. There's lots more in this episode as...
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Episode_20_Thanksgiving
In this episode, the students trace the origins of Thanksgiving, and explore how it became a national holiday.
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Episode_19_Joyful Noise
In this episode, Cougars perform some of the "Two Voice Poems" from Paul Fleischman's book, Joyful Noise. Sit back and listen to them read about Crickets, Mayflies, Book Lice, Honeybees, and many other insect friends. Artwork by Tara M. Enjoy!
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Episode_18_BookReview#2
In the second book review, the students review the following books: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Roswell Walks Among Us The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Magnus Chase Magnus Chase and the Gods Happy listening!
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Episode_17_BookReviews#1
In this episode, the students review the following books: A stir of Echoes One for the Murphy's I am Malala Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone The Grimm Conclusion Smile Star Wars: A New Hope Abduction Hatchet Alex Rider: Storm Breaker Loser Enjoy listening to this great episode! Artwork by…
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Episode_16_Body Systems
In this episode, the students present information about the structure, function and interdependence about different systems within the human body. Included are the circulatory, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, nervous, digestive, integumentary and immune systems.
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Episode_15_5thGradeReview
In this final podcast for the 2014/2015 school year, the students share their favorite moments...enjoy!
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Episode_14_Puritans
In the final episode of our early colonization project, the students present information about the Puritans, and their search for religious freedom, public schooling, etc. :)
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Episode_13_PilgrimsPlymouth
In this episode, the students present information about the Pilgrims. You may think you know the story...but wait until you hear how it's told here! Enjoy!
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Episode_12_Jamestown
Here, the students provide information about the first successful English colony in North America. Take a trip back to 1607 and enjoy!
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Episode_11_RoanokeIsland
In this episode, the students provide background information about the mysterious lost colony of Roanoke. Enjoy!
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Episode_10_Compassion
In this episode, students share some quatrains that they have written about the life skill of the month, compassion! Enjoy the episode...
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Episode_9_Classroom Special Investigation
In this episode, the students interview different teachers and students in other classes. Featured are Mr. Jensen, Mr. Alford, Mrs. Rawland, and Mrs. Runberg. Enjoy!
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Episode_8_ChineseNewYear
In this episode, the students present information regarding the history of Chinese New Year as well as some of the traditions and customs. Enjoy
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Episode_7_BlackHistoryMonth
In this episode, the students provide some great information about Jackie Robinson, Barack Obama, W.E.B. Dubois, and more! Enjoy!
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Episode_6_PresidentsDay
In this episode, students present information about Washington, Reagan, Lincoln, and more! Included in the historical segment is a small japanese and spanish lesson. Enjoy!
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Episode_5_Valentine'sDaySpecial
In this episode, students share some staggering figures behind consumer spending, the history of the card exchange, chocolate, and much more! Enjoy.
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Episode_4_FabulousFemales
In this episode, the students provide wonderful insights on five fabulous females: Amelia Earhart, Clara Barton, Harriet Tubman, Sacagawea, and Calamity Jane. Enjoy!
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Episode_3_ MLKLegacy
In this episode, students present segments related to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior. Quotes, haikus, current events, and much more. Artwork by Cheyenne. Enjoy!
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Episode_2_MLKLife
Episode #2. This episode is the first of a two-part special about Martin Luther King Junior. In the episode, Mr. Lewis's fifth grade class presents the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Have a listen! Artwork by Sarah Van Horn
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Episode_1_Schoolwide Expectations
The inaugural episode. In the episode, Mr. Lewis' 5th grade students are presenting the expectations for behavior in various settings throughout the school. Enjoy!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to CougarCast, a Podcast written, recorded and produced entirely by Cooper Mountain Elementary students!
HOSTED BY
Jeff Lewis
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