March 23, 2015

Clairton CASTLE 2015: Microphone Building – Pt. 2 & Karaoke

Students at Clairton’s CASTLE after school program finished building their DIY microphones!

March 18, 2015

Clairton CASTLE 2015: Microphone Building – Pt. 1

Students at Clairton’s CASTLE program, after learning how they worked, got to build microphones out of household materials! Using just two magnets, a length of copper wire, three washers, a nut, a bolt, a plastic straw and a cup, campers created an amazing piece of technology!

March 16, 2015

Clairton CASTLE 2015: A “First”

Students at Clairton were asked to describe the very first time they ever did, learned or experienced something amazing!

March 11, 2015

Clairton CASTLE 2015: Intro to the H1 & Interviewing

Students at Clairton CASTLE were introduced to the H1–a handheld, digital recording device. After learning the basics, they then formed small groups and took turns interviewing each other. Some opted to interview themselves with a silly voice and an alter-ego while some even interviewed a teacher!

March 9, 2015

Clairton CASTLE 2015: Round Table Story Telling – Haunted Birthday Party, Pt. 2

Students at Clairton continued with their round table story telling project: “The Haunted Birthday Party,” with each child adding their own personal twist to the already wild and expansive tale.