Idioms
This Walking Classroom podcast focuses on idioms. Idioms are groups of words that, when said together, have an understood meaning that is different from what the words actually mean. For example, “to be on the moon” doesn’t actually mean that a person is on the moon, it is an idiom that people say when someone is very distracted or really excited about something.
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First Person vs Third Person
This Walking Classroom podcast talks about point of view in writing. First person is the “I” point of view where the narrator is a character in the story, often the main character. Third person is the “he” or “she” point of view where the narrator is not in the story, but rather watching the story unfold like a movie and describing it to others.
Lesson Plan: Download the First Person vs. Third Person Lesson Plan and Quiz
Leonardo da Vinci
Today’s Walking Classroom focuses on Leonardo da Vinci, a famous Italian inventor and artist who lived during the Renaissance. Da Vinci is well known for paintings like the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper, although he also spent much of his time on other types of creations and inventions. His many interests went beyond painting and included anatomy, architecture, and engineering.
Lesson Plan: Download the Leonardo da Vinci Lesson Plan
The Star Spangled Banner
Today’s Walking Classroom podcast looks at America’s national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner” and the historical battle that inspired its lyrics. “The Star-Spangled Banner” was originally written as a poem after a battle in the War of 1812, when Francis Scott Key saw the flag flying over Fort McHenry and he knew that the British had failed in their attack.
Lesson Plan: Download the Star Spangled Banner Lesson Plan
Clara Barton
This Walking Classroom podcast discusses America’s great humanitarian, Clara Barton. Barton began as a nurse working in an infirmary during the Civil War, but soon she was treating soldiers on the battlefield. After working for the Red Cross in France, Barton established the American Red Cross.
Lesson Plan: Download the Clara Barton Lesson Plan
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This Walking Classroom podcast looks at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his impact on the civil rights movement during the 1960s. Dr. King was a powerful and influential leader known as a believer in nonviolent protests. Many changes occurred as a result of Dr. King’s efforts, and his impact on society was felt long after his death.
Lesson Plan: Download the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lesson Plan
The Heart and Circulatory System
This Walking Classroom podcast focuses on the circulatory system. The circulatory system is made up of the heart, blood vessels, and blood. They all work together to deliver oxygen to the cells of your body and dispose of carbon dioxide waste. The heart is divided into four chambers, and each chamber has a special job.
Lesson Plan: Download the Heart and Circulatory System Lesson Plan
The Human Body’s Slimy Shields
This Walking Classroom podcast focuses on the body’s defense shields, which are sometimes a bit slimy. The human body protects us through various defense systems and communicates various health conditions. Earwax, mucus, and sweat are among some of the defense systems that help keep us healthy and safe.
Lesson Plan: Download the Human Body’s Slimy Shields Lesson Plan
Meteorology
This Walking Classroom podcast focuses on the field of meteorology and the forces that create weather patterns and natural phenomenon like rain, thunder, and lightning. The kids discuss and explain how the weather is predicted and how it affects our everyday lives.
Lesson Plan: Download the Meteorology Lesson Plan
Inez Fung
In this episode of the Walking Classroom, you learn about the famous climate expert and top female scientist, Inez Fung. Dr. Fung teamed up with other scientists to bring attention to climate change and work towards stopping our Earth from getting too hot for us to comfortably live. She believed that we need to understand how our behavior will affect the earth in the long-term and that what we do on land is connected to what’s happening in the atmosphere.
Lesson Plan: Download the Inez Fung Lesson Plan
Science Career Series Podcasts
Podcasts recorded with scientists at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences: (You can also download these on iTunes!)
Dr. Paul Brinkman
Assistant Director, Paleontology and Geology Research Lab
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Ben Hess
Collections Manager of Mammals
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Chris Goforth
Senior Manager of Citizen Science
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Dr. Chris Tacker
Curator of Geology & Geologist
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Dr. Colin Brammer
Coordinator of the Natural World Investigate Lab & Entomologist
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Dr. Dan Dombrowski
Chief Veterinarian and Coordinator of Living Collections
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Dr. Emlyn Koster
Museum Director and Geologist
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Dr. Jason Cryan
Deputy Museum Director for Research & Collections; Entomologist
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Dr. Julia Stevens
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Genomics & Microbiology Lab
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Dr. Julie Horvath
Director of Genomics and Microbiology
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Dr. Julie Urban
Assistant Director, Genomics & Microbiology & Evolutionary Biologist
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Liz Baird
Director of Education
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Dr. Patrick Treuthardt
Assistant Director, Astronomy Laboratory
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Dr. Roland Kays
Director, Biodiversity Lab
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Dr. Stephanie Schuttler
Mammalogist
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Bob Alderink
Coordinator of the Natural World Investigate Lab
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