Period 2 Podcasts
Below are the podcasts created by 8th grade students in Ms. Tsakeris' 2nd period social studies class. Click below to listen:
High Littering Levels In Chicago.mp3High Levels Of Littering In Chicago
I was inspired to make this podcast because of littering and how it causes specific communities and neighborhoods to look bad and dirty. I live in a neighborhood that is dirty, but the people leaving inside the neighborhood are very nice and respectful.
My name is Julian, I am a Latino citizen in Belmont Cragin, Chicago. Im 14 and go to Prieto.
Is Construction in Belmont Cragins becoming a Problem_.mp3Is Construction in Belmont Cragin Becoming a Problem?
What inspired me to make a podcast about construction problems was that I deal with these problems daily. By other people hearing the problems my community encounters with construction, I would want others to understand how people like me feel and maybe try to do something to make a change.
My name is Jael. I am 14 years old and I live in Chicago in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood. I like art and writing.
Undocumented people living in fear.mp3Undocumented People Living in Fear in Chicago
We were inspired to do this podcast because of our identity and the people in our community. We are both Mexican - American and we are surrounded by people of the same ethnicity as us. We get to see day by day how their life goes. We get to hear their stories and struggles, one of them being undocumented. Most people here in Chicago are undocumented people living in fear. They live in fear because unlike most of us they do not have citizenship here in America. Not having citizenship here in America creates a lot of danger and fear.
My Name is Melissa Lopez, I am 14 years old and an 8th grader at Prieto in Chicago, Illinois. I have lived in Chicago my whole life. I am Mexican - American. I enjoy learning about history and I enjoy inspirational talking and influencing.
My name is Estephania Carillo and I am a 13-year-old 8th grader. I live in Chicago. I am a Mexican American and go to Dr. Jorge Prieto's CPS school.
Do you want to drink at such a young age_.mp3Do You Want to Drink at Such a Young Age?
We were inspired to make this a podcast because of how very few people talk about alcohol. We feel as if the only rule is to drink when the law says you can for that specific age or you hide your drinking from your parents. We want more teens to be aware and informed about the effects of drinking alcohol.
I'm Gisselle Garcia but people call me Gigi. I'm 13 years old, I live near the H.I.P. mall in Chicago, Illinois. I am Hispanic and American. I like to listen to music and play softball.
My name is Alondra. I'm 14 and I'm Hispanic. I live in Chicago, Illinois. I like to listen to music.
The Current Lifes of Undocumented Members of the U.S..mp3The Current Lives of Undocumented Members of the U.S.
What inspired us to make this podcast is the thoughts of our own families and others' families dealing with deportation and losing their jobs because of anti-immigrant laws. I want people to think about how much these new laws and events impact the U.S. more than the government thought it would impact this country.
I am Yahir Salgado, one of the hosts of this podcast, I am affected by this topic my partner and I are discussing due to my parents being undocumented.
I am Luis Diaz I am a side host on this podcast, and we decided to speak about how immigrants were treated in Florida with the anti-immigrant bill from Ron Desantis.
Black Children Against America.mp3Black Children Against America
I was inspired to make this podcast about black children in America by the many news stories on black children getting hurt and dying, and decided to talk about the effects of these news stories we hear frequently. I want to tell others about society and how their actions bring fear to black children and their parents.
My name is Jada, I'm 13 years old, I live in Chicago, I'm African American, and I like to write.
Bike Lane Podcast.mp3The Dangers of Bike Lanes
I was inspired to do a podcast on this topic because it is what I like to do. I enjoy doing it.
My name is Matthew I am 14 years old, I live in Chicago and I love riding bikes around with my friends and having fun.
Homelessness (4).mp3Homelessness Issues
I was inspired to do this podcast on this topic because it really caught my attention because I was shocked how many people here are homeless and in our community and in our bus stops outside pharmacies it's just really disappointing.
I am Valeria Canchola and I am a Hispanic American that lives on Belmont Cragin and I am an 8th grader at Prieto. I am Interested in the arts of painting and wanting to succeed in life!.
Podcast.mp3Acá entre nosotros.
Algo que me inspiró para hacer este podcast fue que vi en la televisión casos sobre discriminacion en todas partes del mundo, quiero que las personas sepan que muchas personas están sufriendo y no le pueden decir a otra personas porque no se sienten seguras por eso le puse Aca entre nosotros.
Soy Wilber soy latino nací en Colombia,vivo ahora en Belmont Cragin, chicago, me gustan las bicicletas y los carros y videojuegos.
Podcast.mp3Immigration + Detention Center
I was inspired to make a podcast about this topic because it isn't talked about enough, which is sad.
My name is Angela but I prefer being called Ash. I'm Mexican and I enjoy drawing.