Journalism

Journalism:

"writing characterized by a direct presentation of facts or description of events without an attempt at interpretation"

We can
certainly present our Opinions in our Blogs, Podcasts, and other work. Journalism presents the facts and allows the audience to reach their own conclusions via those facts.

Check out the AllSides.com to see how news can be presented in a way that impacts your opinion.

interviews!

We conduct interviews with students, staff, guests from local businesses, charities, and in various lines of work. We interview in person or online! We can RECORD VIDEO, write in our BLOGS, or PODCAST the interviews!

Great questions to use for interviews!


Matches scientists with classrooms around the world! We want to give students the opportunity to get to know a “real scientist”


Play a game of Mystery Skype with another class to guess where they are located. It's fun way to learn about other cultures

Students: Need Ideas?

Above: 4th Graders Interview Ranger Kelly of John Heinz at Tinicum


Use the Presentation on the left to find interview questions for your work. Or Click the link below for more help in preparing your questions.

Interviewing the Art of Asking Questions

Science Fair Interviews

Our Podcast Club members interviewed students and staff about the science fair. Notice we use open ended questions, not "yes/no" questions. This gives us a better answer with more information for the viewer.