Period 4 Podcasts
Below are the podcasts created by 8th grade students in Ms. Tsakeris' 4th period social studies class. Click below to listen:
Untitled song.mp3The Impact Violence has on Individuals
I was inspired to do this podcast on this topic because the actions of violence are very important to me, especially when I'm afraid to lose my family over violence. It's also special to me because people's lives are getting taken from their parents and their family and it's making me want to stand up and really give my personal feelings and thoughts about violence.
I am Aniyah and I live in Chicago. I'm an African American. some hobbies that I have is that I write stories and I make social media content videos.
Copy of tradicones en michocan .mp3Qué es lo que más exporta michoacán
Me inspiro porque tengo poquito tiempo en U.S.
Soy Daniel y tengo 15 años mi cumpleanos en es noviembre 8 mi pasatiempo es venir a la escuela luego llegar a mi casa a comer despues de eso duermo 1 hora y en un futuro quiero tocar una guitarra o estudiara algo que me guste por ejemplo pilotear un avión.
Violance in chicago.mp3Violence in Chicago
My partner and I were inspired to do this podcast on this topic because we wanted people in our community and in other places to know and acknowledge what is happening in our city of Chicago.
I am Alberto Navarro and I am 14 years old, I am Mexican American. I live in Chicago and my hobby is soccer.
Im Oscar and I am 14 years old. Im Mexican-American and I live in Chicago. I like playing guitar.
Untitled podcast (1).mp3Behind the Violence
We were inspired to make this podcast because there is not enough awareness on how much violence there is and how it affects children.
I am Melanie. I am Mexican andI love helping people. I want to be a nurse practitioner.
I am Angel and I am 14. I like to have fun and I would want to be a teacher one day.
Teen Society Says You Have To Smoke To Be Accepted (1).mp3Teen Society Says You Have To Smoke To Be Accepted
We were inspired to do a podcast on this topic because we felt that even though people feel pressure to do things they don't wanna do they don't speak up on it because they are scared too. And to shine a light on the people who feel the need to pressure their peers and look at their problems.
I'm Jennifer and I am an 8th grader going into high school. I live in Chicago and want to be well known one day.
I'm Rubi and I am an 8th grader in Chicago. I'm Ecuadorian. I live in a predominantly Hispanic community.
Rats! Rats! Everywhere!
My community members inspired me to make this podcast because I overheard this problem. I want my podcast to tell others to make a move in their community. I want people to remember that it's important to keep our city clean.
I'm Miranda and I am 14 years old.
Education Issues with First Gen Immigrants.mp3The Education Struggles for First Generation Immigrants
We were inspired to do a podcast on this topic because we had no idea what to do so I asked my mom. She listed off issues she faced and none of them really spiked my interest until she mentioned my brother and the college application process. It was really interesting to hear her take on how it worked, and I wanted to let others know as well so I dedicated my podcast to it.
I am Isabella. I live in Chicago. I am 13 & Mexican-American. I like art, reading, and hope to work in computer science.
My name is Abigail. I am 13 years old and I live in Chicago. I am a Mexican-American who loves to write.
Prisoners Die from Drug Traffickers and Get Sick because They Don't Have Doctors
Im inspired to do this podcast because some people in my country die from these problems and I want them to act a lot on the government since they know a lot and do nothing about it. and I want people to protest after they listen so that they can of the government do something because the prisoners are going to continue dying.
I live in Chicago, Illinois. My origin is Ecuadorian. My hobby is playing soccer and my aspiration is to be a police officer for the country.
the homophobia trauma.mp3Homophobia Trauma
I was inspired to do a podcast on homophobia Trauma because of my best friend Jacob. I have experienced trauma and this issue resonates with me deeply. Therefore, I decided to include it on the topic of homophobia.
I'm Salihah. I'm African American and Jamaican I am from Chicago. I am also Irish. I am 14 and I have 3 cats. I love animals.
im sick while doing this (1).mp3The Wrong Words for Immigrants
I was inspired to do a podcast on this topic because of one I had heard of how immigrants are being treated so I thought stereotypes of immigrants would be a good podcast only mine did not get saved.
I am an 8th-grade student named Victor whose hobbies are drawing, and playing soccer. My home country is El Salvador.