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Walking Classroom Podcasts for Learning at Home


idioms podcastIdioms

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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Lesson Plan: Download the Idioms Lesson Plan


First person vs Third person podcast

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.

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Lesson Plan: Download the First Person vs. Third Person Lesson Plan and Quiz


Leonardo da Vinci podcast

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.

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Lesson Plan: Download the Leonardo da Vinci Lesson Plan


The star spangled banner

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.

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Lesson Plan: Download the Star Spangled Banner Lesson Plan


Clara Barton podcastClara 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.

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Lesson Plan: Download the Clara Barton Lesson Plan


Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. podcastDr. 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.

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Lesson Plan: Download the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lesson Plan


heart and circulatory podcastThe 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.

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Lesson Plan: Download the Heart and Circulatory System Lesson Plan


The human body's slimy shields podcastThe 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.

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* Includes short Spanish introduction
Lesson Plan: Download the Human Body’s Slimy Shields Lesson Plan


Meteorology podcast

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.

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Lesson Plan: Download the Meteorology Lesson Plan


Inez Fung podcast

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.

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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 podcast

Dr. Paul Brinkman

Assistant Director, Paleontology and Geology Research Lab
More about Dr. Brinkman →

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Lesson Plan: Download Lesson Plan



Ben Hess podcast

Ben Hess

Collections Manager of Mammals

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Lesson Plan: Download Lesson Plan



Chris Goforth

Senior Manager of Citizen Science

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Lesson Plan: Download Lesson Plan



Dr. Chris Tacker podcast

Dr. Chris Tacker

Curator of Geology & Geologist
More about Dr. Tacker →

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Lesson Plan: Download Lesson Plan



Dr. Colin Brammer podcast

Dr. Colin Brammer

Coordinator of the Natural World Investigate Lab & Entomologist
More about Dr. Brammer →

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Lesson Plan: Download Lesson Plan



Dr. Dan Dombrowski

Dr. Dan Dombrowski

Chief Veterinarian and Coordinator of Living Collections
More about Dan Dombrowski →

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Lesson Plan: Download Lesson Plan



Dr. Emlyn Koster podcast

Dr. Emlyn Koster

Museum Director and Geologist

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Lesson Plan: Download Lesson Plan



Dr. Jason Cryan podcast

Dr. Jason Cryan

Deputy Museum Director for Research & Collections; Entomologist
More about Dr. Cryan →

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Lesson Plan: Download Lesson Plan



Dr. Julia Steven podcast

Dr. Julia Stevens

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Genomics & Microbiology Lab
More about Dr. Julie Stevens →

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Lesson Plan: Download Lesson Plan



Dr. Julie Horvath

Dr. Julie Horvath

Director of Genomics and Microbiology
More about Dr. Horvath →

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Lesson Plan: Download Lesson Plan



Dr. Julie Urban podcast

Dr. Julie Urban

Assistant Director, Genomics & Microbiology & Evolutionary Biologist

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Lesson Plan: Download Lesson Plan



Liz Baird podcast

Liz Baird

Director of Education

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Lesson Plan: Download Lesson Plan



Dr. Patrick Treuthardt podcast

Dr. Patrick Treuthardt

Assistant Director, Astronomy Laboratory
More about Dr. Treuthardt →

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Lesson Plan: Download Lesson Plan



Dr. Roland Kays podcast

Dr. Roland Kays

Director, Biodiversity Lab
More about Dr. Kays →

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Lesson Plan: Download Lesson Plan



Dr. Stephanie Schuttler podcast

Dr. Stephanie Schuttler

Mammalogist
More about Dr. Schuttler →

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Lesson Plan: Download Lesson Plan



Bob Alderink podcast

Bob Alderink

Coordinator of the Natural World Investigate Lab
More about Bob Alderink →

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Lesson Plan: Download Lesson Plan

Using The Walking Classroom at Home

Dear parents, caregivers, teachers, and others,

Your children may already be familiar with The Walking Classroom, but you may not be. So, here is a rundown on how it works. It’s really simple.

Your child (and you!) listen to one of these fun, educational podcasts while you take a brisk walk outside. The included lesson plan provides guidance on discussion questions, key vocabulary, and a comprehension quiz.

Not only is your child getting fresh air and exercise, they’re also learning— a lot! A recent study by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that, not only do students learn more when they listen while walking, they also retain the information longer.

Because each podcast also includes a brief health message at the beginning and a character value woven throughout, students are also learning healthy habits and lessons on things like empathy, perseverance, and much more.

So, we encourage to try it out with your child. Happy trails!

How to download the podcasts

You can play the podcasts from this page. Or, you can download the podcasts by clicking the three dots to the right, then selecting "Download."

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