Wilkinsburg After School: A Day in a Life of a Monster
Students wrote and recorded stories about their favorite monsters that use to scare them when they were younger. Some students also added sound fx to their story.
Wilkinsburg After School: Monster Stories
This week the TIGERS wrote and recorded stories about spooky characters like Slender Man, chupacabras, the Loch Ness Monster, and even zombies! However, not all the tales were frightening and but drather a glimpse into the day-to-day life of the these fictional characters – like Big Foot going to the barber shop.
Wilkinsburg After School: My Neighborhood
Students wrote and recorded what exciting things they already have and would like to have in their neighborhood.
Wilkinsburg After School: Garden Dreams Urban Farm & Nursery
Sense of Place Learning took after school students on a field trip to Wilkinsburg’s own Garden Dreams Urban Farm to learn about urban farming and it’s importance in the community. While there, students toured the garden, planted vegetables, and even saw chickens!
The Radio Club tagged along and recorded man-on-the-street style interviews for the fictional school radio station – WILK. Among those interviewed were fellow students and Bob, a knowledgeable member of the Garden Dreams staff.
Wilkinsburg TIGERS: Radio Club Hopes
In our first week of after school radio club, students shared and recorded what skills, experiences, and proficiencies they hope to gain over the course of the year. Everyone then had the opportunity to edit the wavelength audio. Some students are looking forward to creating music, while others are more interested in focusing on the technical element of audio recording.