Clairton CASTLE: Thoughts About Violence
Following a discussion about the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, 5th and 7th graders from Clairton’s CASTLE program made audio recordings of their reflections.
Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5: Three Things About Me
Students in Radio Club at Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 wrote and recorded these pieces where they describe themselves in three ways. These pieces are a result of the first of six weekly sessions in which students will learn about the microphones, mixers and digital recorders used in producing features for radio.
Clairton CASTLE: What I’m Thankful For
We asked elementary and middle school students in Clairton’s CASTLE program what they are thankful for. Students wrote and recorded their thoughts as part of a one-minute challenge.
Propel Northside – Kindergarten – Animals on the Air
As part of a 12-week Creative Arts program, Propel Northside kindergartners shared information about animals through drawing, role play and storytelling, while also learning about the technology used to make audio recordings. These stories are also scheduled for distribution via The Saturday Light Brigade radio program.
Propel Northside – 5th Grade – It’s Cool to Care
As part of a 12-week Creative Arts program focused on radio broadcasting, Propel Northside fifth graders identified social issues that concerned them. They then researched, wrote and recorded these public service announcements to promote organizations working to address these issues. This project was designed to expose students to people making a difference, career opportunities focused on helping people, and the power of clear writing and speaking as a means of conveying information to others.