Wednesday, September 2, 2009

MaryAnn's Podcast Pick

I have chosen a podcast called Brain Stuff with Marshall Brian,on iTunes. The website is located at www.howstuffworks.com. The particular podcast I listened to had a detailed and very interesting explanation on how trick birthday candles work. As a kid I asked the why question so often my Daddy used to cringe very time I said the word "why?" Things haven't changed that much for me even as an adult. I still love to ask "why?" This podcast answered a "why" question neatly and completely. I really like my "why?" answers to be neat and complete. I can also see this being a podcast that kids from 3rd grade on up would find intriguing. It would capture their interest right off the bat, by posing a "why" question and then answering it. I could see myself using both the podcast and the website in a classroom. I believe it would meld into a science curriculum with ease. I would happily recommend this podcast to other teachers. MaryAnn

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