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Producing a Podcast

Producing a Podcast

Duration

weeks

Group Size

students

Grade Level

Elementary, Middle School, High School, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Subjects

Engineering, Interdisciplinary, Social Studies, Technology
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Project Description

This project engages students in producing a podcast on a topic they are passionate about. They will learn to plan, research, interview, script, and edit using easily accessible tools. The project aligns with Common Core and NGSS standards and includes detailed rubrics to guide students through all phases of production. This podcast lesson plan is adapted from NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge.

Why Use this Project?

This project immerses students in a real-world, creative endeavor that fosters communication, collaboration, and technical skills. It enhances their storytelling, research, and problem-solving abilities while providing a platform for self-expression. With its alignment to standards, clear rubrics, and engaging format, this lesson plan equips students with transferable skills in media production and communication.

What's Included

  1. Overview – Introduces podcasting fundamentals and project expectations.
  2. Topic Selection – Guides students in brainstorming and choosing a podcast topic.
  3. Story Planning – Helps students outline their podcast’s structure and content.
  4. Sound Design – Teaches best practices for audio recording and sound mixing.
  5. Interviewing – Develops skills for conducting effective interviews with experts.
  6. Scriptwriting – Guides students in writing compelling scripts for their podcast.
  7. Production – Covers podcast assembly, peer review, and final revisions before publishing.
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