Best Larimore Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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030: Drew Larimore - Playwright, UPSTATE 54:58

3d ago54:58

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Playwright Drew Larimore joins Ledger today for a special reason: I read his play UPSTATE in the very first round of submissions as a script reader for the Austin Film Festival, which is THE film festival/contest/conference for writers. I happily put Drew's play through to the next round and also wrote that it had a serious chance of winning the ca…

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Why Make? Episode 65: Bonding with Jack Larimore 37:45

7d ago37:45

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In this episode of why make I talk with sculptor, furniture maker and educator Jack Larimore about how his background in landscape architecture. What led him down the path to discovering a love of design and eventually making furniture. Furthermore how a lack of a formal education In the arts really allowed him to explore sculptural ideas with few …

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26. Celebrating the Winter Solstice with an Outdoor Party for Your Elementary Students 19:47

3d ago19:47

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Winter break is right around the corner! And even though Thanksgiving is still on the horizon, your winter party is creeping up faster than you want to admit. If you're looking for a way to be more inclusive with your party theme and activities this year, consider celebrating the winter solstice instead of Christmas or Hanukkah. The winter solstice…

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25. 4 Turkey Day Activities and Books for Energetic Elementary Students 14:51

10d ago14:51

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With Thanksgiving on the horizon, you know the pre-holiday energy is on its way. It may not be on the same level as winter break energy, but it's still energy on a whole other level from the regular 5-day-week energy. In this episode, I'm bringing you 4 different books with activities to celebrate turkeys the week leading up to Thanksgiving break. …

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24. 6 Moon Phase Activities for Elementary Classrooms 26:21

17d ago26:21

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It's the last little bit of October, a month associated with spookiness and darkness. And in this darkness, we can look to the moon to help us reach our curricular goals. Although it sounds like a limited subject, the phases of the moon can actually help us teach physics, life science, Earth science, and space science! In this episode, I share a mo…

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23. Planning a Field Trip Made Easier with Education Director James Dake 18:35

24d ago18:35

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If planning a field trip is stressful for you, this episode could be just what you need to hear! James Dake, Education Director of Grass River Natural Area, is on the show today to talk about field trips and he shares his unique perspective as a certified teacher with classroom experience who now writes, organizes, and implements nature field trips…

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22. Different Kinds of Children's Outdoor Activities and Games for Teaching Science 24:43

1M ago24:43

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If you’ve decided to take your students outside for learning but you’re not sure where to start lesson planning, this is the episode for you! There are a variety of children’s outdoor activities and games to enhance your science studies, and I cover 9 of them in this episode. Tune in for descriptions and examples of: Group meetings or whole group m…

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029: Ryan Claytor - Cartoonist and Teacher; One Bite At a Time 1:13:15

1M ago1:13:15

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Today’s guest is cartoonist, designer, teacher, and Pinball Wizard Ryan Claytor. I’m one of his stops on the digital (and AFK) book tour for his brand-new book, One Bite At a Time: The First 20 years of Elephant Eater Comics. You can purchase the book at OneBiteAtaTimeBook.com along with more of his work Ryan stopped by to talk about his path from …

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21. 10 Nocturnal Animal Books: Introducing Animal Adaptations That Help Animals Survive the Night 21:29

1M ago21:29

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October is a month for dark, spooky, and mysterious things. Nocturnal animals check those boxes for sure! And what better way is there to introduce your students to creatures of the night other than picture books? To keep with the spirit of the month, this episode is all about 10 nocturnal animal books that can help you introduce animal diversity, …

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20. 6 Animal Migration Activities for the Elementary Classroom 26:25

2M ago26:25

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Fall animal migration is in full swing and is a natural phenomenon that your students will love to study! And guess what?! It's a very dynamic concept that can actually apply to physics, life science, Earth science, and space science! In the episode, I share an animal migration activity for each grade, K-5, paired with a Next Generation Science Sta…

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19. Classroom Halloween Activities for An Outdoor Celebration 13:56

2M ago13:56

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It's officially fall and Halloween is right around the corner! As you begin planning your classroom Halloween activities, consider taking your party outside. Nature has a lot to offer your Halloween party including open space, natural decorations, and the ability to tolerate loud noises! In this episode, I describe different ways that you can succe…

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Why Make? Episode 64: Percussionist Jim Roberts 52:05

2M ago52:05

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On this episode of Why Make we have Jim Roberts a percussionist, producer, artist and educator who resides in Chapel Hill NC. Jim plays the drum set, djembe, congas, and has many recordings under his belt. He has just finished a 17 year teaching stint at Elon University where he taught percussion and directed the Elon World Percussion Ensemble. Jim…

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18. Nature Based Preschools and Elementary Classrooms: Talking Teacher Roles with Dr. Rachel Larimore 37:12

2M ago37:12

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Quality teachers are the most important part of nature based preschools and elementary classrooms. But what roles do teachers need to embody in order to make these programs so successful? Tune in to hear Dr. Rachel Larimore explain effective teacher roles in early childhood classrooms. She shares her experience as a former preschool director, consu…

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#39 Talking About Democratic Prospects with Harold Meyerson 51:25

2M ago51:25

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Harold Meyerson is editor at large of Americn Prospect, Formerly a columnist forrthe Washington Post and the LA Times, a much respected reporter on the labor movement, the Demoratic Partty and California politics. He was one of the founders of DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) and we talk to him abut the Demoratic conventions of 2024, 1968 and…

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17. 6 Fun Fall Activities Aligned with K-5 Next Generation Science Standards 24:59

2M ago24:59

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Fall is a season of mystery and intrigue. So let's make the season work for you by including fun fall activities in your schedule! Combining the mystique of fall with the power of learning through play can get your students motivated to learn. Tune in to hear descriptions for 6 fun fall activities aligned with Next Generation Science Standards for …

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16. 10 Fall Picture Books to Help Your Introduce Seasonal Signs, Falling Leaves, and Animals in Autumn 18:59

2M ago18:59

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Fall is coming, so now is a good time to start scoping out fall picture books to help you teach seasonal concepts. Picture books are a great way to explore the changing of the seasons in words and pictures. In this episode I cover 10 picture books that introduce the signs of the seasons, falling leaves, and animals in autumn. Press play to hear abo…

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Why Make? Episode 63: Impressions of Emma

3M ago

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In this episode I talk about my first impressions of the Emma International collaboration, which took place on July 31 to August 8, 2024 in Big River Saskatchewan. If you need a little more background on Emma take a listen to What is Emma? Episode 59 of the podcast When I returned from Why Makes great adventure to Emma earlier this month, I knew I …

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15. 6 Citizen Science Projects for Elementary Students and Teachers 23:47

3M ago23:47

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Citizen science projects are amazing, real-world opportunities to develop your students' science skills, get them involved in the community, have them contribute to the scientific community, and to nurture future stewards of the Earth. But what are citizen science projects? Citizen science projects are opportunities for non-scientists to collect an…

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14. Outdoor Classroom Routines and Procedures: 5 Easy Activities for Your First Week Outside 20:39

3M ago20:39

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It's that time of year again, where you're getting ready to practice your classroom routines and procedures with your students. You practice everyday, multiple times a day, in the hopes that your students will catch on and be set up for the school year. Your efforts are not in vain; the time you spend practicing your classroom routines and procedur…

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13. Integrating STEM Into Your Classroom: How to Get Started with Naomi Meredith 25:03

3M ago25:03

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Are you interested in integrating STEM into your elementary classroom but you're not sure where to start? Naomi Meredith, former classroom teacher, current STEM coach, and host of the Elementary STEM Coach podcast, joined me to share her tips and tricks for getting started with STEM. Naomi spent 6 years in 2nd and 3rd grade and 5 years as a STEM te…

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#38 Talking with Maurice Isserman: Learning from the Tragedy of American Communism 58:26

3M ago58:26

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Historian Maurice Isserman’s new book: Reds: The Tragedy of American Communism helps us think about how the organized left ought to be organized. We talk about the past’s relevance to the present; Maurice, like us, is an activist, vitally concerned with building a Left that’s democratic and effective. The episode ends with the voice of Swedish sing…

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12. 8 Different Seasons Books: Introducing the Four Seasons with Picture Books 14:47

3M ago14:47

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Helping young learners understand the way that seasons are made can be a challenge! Investigating this abstract concept can be made easier with different seasons books. In this episode, I cover 8 picture books that introduce the changing seasons, how they come to be, and their seasonal signs that can clue your students into their differences. Press…

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11. Teaching with Phenology: How to Plan Your Science Standards Around the Seasons 21:24

4M ago21:24

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Organizing science curriculum can be a challenging task, but I'm here to help. Using phenology, the study of nature throughout the year, you can organize your science standards into a beneficial plan for your students. In this episode, I break down how to plan your year's worth of science standards around the seasons. Tune in to hear about the bene…

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028: Rana Tahir - Author, Heroes and Monsters: The Stranger Things Choose Your Own Adventure novel 58:15

4M ago58:15

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Rana Tahir writes poetry, non-fiction, and fiction, and is the author of Heroes and Monsters, the Stranger Things Choose Your Own Adventure novel as well as SPIES: Noor Inayat Khan, a CYOA tale of the eponymous WWII spy. During the interview I reference a chat she had on the Books With a Past show, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/l…

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10. 10 Best Nature Apps to Use in the Elementary Classroom 23:02

4M ago23:02

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We've reached the 10th episode of the podcast! 🥳 To celebrate, I'm sharing the 10 best nature apps to use in the elementary classroom. Aside from being *FREE* and available on Apple and Android products, listen in as I explain why I LOVE these 10 apps: The Weather Channel (or another weather app) My Lightning Tracker Merlin Bird ID iNaturalist Seek…

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Why Make? Episode 62: I Want to Paint the Moon with Steve Fishman 34:38

4M ago34:38

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In Episode 62 of the Why Make Podcast we introduce the 1st in our Mind of a Maker series, a new part of the Why Make Podcast, with our guest Steve Fishman. Steve is a North Carolina printmaker and a painter in many mediums, as well as being skilled with pen and ink and the mighty pencil. He is also a teacher and someone who really knows how to thin…

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9. Exploring Invertebrates: 10 Picture Books to Introduce Animal Characteristics 17:18

4M ago17:18

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Introducing invertebrates in your classroom can give your students a more complete picture of animals and their unique characteristics. However, it can be challenging to distinguish the differences between some groups, so consider using picture books to help you illustrate those differences! In this episode, I review 10 picture books (actually 43 b…

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027: Glenn Stout - Author, The Young Woman and the Sea; Editor, The Best American Sports Writing 59:51

4M ago59:51

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Glenn Stout is a writer, editor, consultant, teacher, and more. Perhaps most best known as the series editor of The Best American Sports Writing series, which ran from 1991 to 2020, Glenn has been involved with narrative non-fiction in some form since the late '80s and early '90s. His book The Young Woman and the Sea was recently adapted for Disney…

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Murdered on Vacation, Part 1 (take 2) 43:22

4M ago43:22

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We're coming at your this week with another old list/new list! We've done murdered on vacation stories before, but it's such a good topic, we figured we should do it again (also, 'tis the season!) These cases are frustrating and weird, and of course very, veyr sad. But they are also a warning to be careful while vacationing, especially if doing so …

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8. Learning Gardens: Creating Dynamic Outdoor Classrooms with Victoria Hackett 31:23

4M ago31:23

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Learning gardens benefit children of all ages, including elementary students. Victoria Hackett from Outdoor Classrooms is on the podcast today to share her experience with developing and using learning gardens to teach children in the hopes of inspiring more elementary teachers to use them in their own teaching. Victoria has experience touring and …

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#37 Talking with Phyllis Bennis 48:23

5M ago48:23

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Phyllis Bennis is a unique left journalist, having dedicated her life's work to reporting from the UN and helping the antiwar movements understand international law and diplomacy. She's a long time activist for Palestinian justice, a fellow at the Institute for Policy 'studies, and international advisor for Jewish 'voice for Peace. And an alumna of…

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7. Animal Characteristic Breakdown: Reaching Your Curricular Goals By Teaching with Animals 22:25

5M ago22:25

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Animals are inherently interesting to students, so let's take advantage of their characteristics to help you reach your curricular goals! In this episode I introduce different Next Generation Science Standards that can be enhanced by teaching animal characteristics. I also conduct an animal characteristic breakdown where I explain what makes mammal…

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Why Make? Episode 61: Jonathan Byrd, Part 2 40:57

5M ago40:57

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Episode 61 of Why Make? is the conclusion of our conversation with Carrboro, NC musician Jonathan Byrd, who, along with being an award winning song writer is also a story teller, a poet, a photographer, a painter, a teacher and now a student in Physics at North Carolina State University. Enjoy Part Two of our wide open discussion on a host of topic…

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6. 5 Outdoor Education Safety Tips for Teaching in Nature 13:53

5M ago13:53

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If you've considered teaching outside but you're worried about safety, make sure to listen to this episode. I cover 5 outdoor education safety tips to help ease your mind and get you prepared for the upcoming school year. After 8 years of teaching outside, it all boils down to these 5 things. Listen in as we talk about: Preparing your outdoor space…

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Why Make? Episode 60: Jonathan Byrd, Part 1 37:07

5M ago37:07

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On Episode 60 of Why Make? our guest is Jonathan Byrd a Carrboro, NC musician, who, along with being award winning song writer, is also a story teller extraordinaire, a poet, a photographer, a painter, a teacher and now a student in Physics. Erik has known Jonathan for a long time and has watched his career blossom over the years. After discovering…

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5. Science Skills for Students: 10 Picture Books for Encouraging Kid Scientists 21:28

5M ago21:28

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Science skills are abstract and can be challenging for students to understand. However, picture books are a great way to make science skills more concrete because they show skills in action. They can also show the results of those skills, illustrating why they are important in science. In this episode, I cover 10 picture books that introduce scienc…

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#36 Talking with Vlad and Matthew, leftwing zionists 1:05:50

5M ago1:05:50

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Daraka & Dick engage with Vladidas Khaykin, anti-semitism specialist with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), abd Matthew Finkelstein, co-founder, Progressive Zionists of California. They spell out their experience of leftwing anti-semitism and we all try to define a common ground for a just peace. closing music: David Broza "Yiyeh Tov (It will be be…

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Murdered on the First Date, Part 2 (Take 2) 44:20

5M ago44:20

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This week, we are turning once again to the wild world of the romantic, and looking at first dates that went horribly horribly wrong. It’s very dangerous, it seems, to be a person trying to date! These tales of horror from the dating world include a suspicious accident on the freeway, two dates who were terrifyingly uncaring, and a date that would …

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4. 6 Invasive Species Activities to Use in the Elementary Classroom 21:34

5M ago21:34

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Providing hands-on experiences with plants while teaching science can be challenging when we want to preserve the integrity of our school yard ecosystem. But I have a hack for you...invasive species activities! Tune in to find out why invasive species are perfect for up-close investigations, harvesting, and being the subject of fascinating research…

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Murdered on the First Date, Part 1 (Take 2) 42:23

5M ago42:23

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We're back this week with a classic topic, and one we've covered before. Sadlly, there are so many cases under this topic that we decided to cover it again - and we'll likely do it again sometime! These are cases of people murdered (or, as you'll see, murdered?) On a first date. These tales are mostly of sucky dudes behaving as such, and the horrif…

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#35 Talking with Sherene Sekaily, Palestine Scholar 46:43

5M ago46:43

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#35 Talking with Sherene Seikaly, Palestine Scholar Daraka and Dick converse with one of the leading Palestinian intellectuals in academia. It was an enlightening and heart-wrenching encounter for us--and perhaps you'll feel that as well. Music: Jerusalem Youth Choir: 'A Different Way"By Richard Flacks

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Why Make? Episode 59: What is Emma 18:51

6M ago18:51

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I first heard about Emma Lake as it was formerly known, many years ago as this gathering of makers in the far reaches of northern Saskatchewan,Canada. I am not sure how I heard about it or in what context but I always remember it being presented as this other worldly event described with superlatives that somehow could not match reality. Furthermor…

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2. Outdoor Learning Environment - 3 Things to Plan for Back to School 17:10

6M ago17:10

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Outdoor education has many benefits for teaching science but can seem daunting, especially when your plate as a teacher is already so full. Listen in as I break down how to set up your outdoor learning environment to make outdoor education more attainable. We'll talk through planning your routines and expectations and how to practice them your firs…

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1. 10 Science Activities for Elementary Students That Aren't Experiments 20:26

6M ago20:26

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Are you interested in science activities that will better reach your elementary students? Do you feel like finding experiments is challenging and not very rewarding? I'm here to help lift the weight off your shoulders. In this episode, I'm introducing 10 science activities for elementary students that aren't experiments. Examples and actionable ste…

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3. Teaching with Books: Thinking Outside the Box with Steve Frisbee 29:27

6M ago29:27

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Teaching with books is a great way to make science more approachable and enjoyable for your students. But it's not just about reading books, it's about making them engaging and integrating them into your science lessons. That's why I'm excited to have Steve Frisbee on the show today. He shares my obsession with children's books and he has a lot of …

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Murdered While Jogging, Part 2 42:03

6M ago42:03

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Part 2 of this horrific list now posted! And the stories here aren't any better. We have one tale of a completely senseless murder where the alleged killer wears the victim's clothes, and another that turned into a national story, with politically charged opinions and actions from all sides of the government. Cases Covered: 1. Laken Riley 2. Kirste…

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Murdered While Jogging, Part 1 46:04

6M ago46:04

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As many of you know, Diva is staunchly against any sort of outdoor activity, and will take any chance she can find to explain to you why it's a terrible idea. As such, she has chosen the horrible topic of people who were murdered while jogging! This list serves as both a cautionary tale for all fitness enthusiasts, as well as a commentary on the sa…

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Murders of South Eastern Pennsylvania, Part 2 52:51

6M ago52:51

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We’re back in the swing of things, twisted listeners, and for our first episode after the break, we’re taking you to southeastern Pennsylvania. These cases from Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs are really wild, so buckle up for a wild ride full of gruesome twists and turns. Featuring an atrocity of police brutality turned museum display, a …

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Murders of South Eastern Pennsylvania Part 1 43:40

6M ago43:40

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Patient listeners, we're back! So sorry for the unexpected absence, but as a famous 80's character said, life moves pretty fast, and for us, that meant taking a podcast break. But now, we are back and better than ever, with some truly messed up tales of murder in South Eastern Pennsylvania. This is a listener request, and with good reason! These ca…

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#34 Talking with Rosie, UCSB Protester 54:40

6M ago54:40

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A conversation with Rosie, a media spokesperson for the Palestinian solidarity encampment at UC Santa Barbara. We talk about why and how she's engaged, the impact of the protest on campus, how participants respond to concerns about anti-semitism, and how she defines the movement's goals. We learned a lot. Music: Phil Ochs: "I;m gonna say itn now" D…

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