I know I gave ‘History’ its own post, but I fear I will get in trouble if I clog up our blog space with all the other learning areas that can come under the umbrella of humanities (you know what science teachers are like…. they will get jealous and want a post for Physics and Biology). I have organised ideas according to subheadings for each subject, which I hope you will find convenient. Be sure to add your ideas for creating podcasts, by clicking on ‘Leave a Comment’.

(If you feel that your subject area deserves its own blog post, add a comment with five ideas for creating podcasts in your learning area and I will give your subject its own blog post!)

GEOGRAPHY

  1. Record presentations and explanations of key terms and concepts covered in Geography, using diagrams, images and video footage where possible. For example create a presentation on B.O.L.T.S.S and examples of each and where the are evident on different maps.
  2. Record steps or instructions in a process, using diagrams, images or video footage where necessary. For example, give students a navigation type exercise where they need to use skills like map reading, to collect clues (a bit like the television show, Amazing Race).
  3. Record news stories and breakthroughs about developments in geography, for a radio show type segment.
  4. Record interviews with experts in geography or people from other places and cultures, for a radio show type segment. For example, classes may do cultural exchanges with classes from other countries.
  5. Record student progress in geography, with evidence of progress before and after a learning sequence.
  6. Record students goals in geography and reflections throughout the year in terms of how they have been working to achieve their goals.


PSYCHOLOGY

  1. Record presentations and explanations of key terms and concepts covered psychology, using diagrams, images and video footage where necessary. For example, when looking a the anatomy of the human brain and the psychological functions related to each part, create a podcast with diagrams and lables for each part. This is great for learning, assessing and revising some key terms in Psychology.
  2. Record steps or instructions in carrying out a psychological experiment, using diagrams, images or video footage where necessary.
  3. Record news stories and breakthroughs about developments in psychology, for a radio show type segment.
  4. Record interviews with experts in a field of psychology, for a radio show type segment.

LEGAL STUDIES

  1. Record presentations and explanations of key terms and concepts covered in legal studies, using diagrams, images and video footage where necessary. For example, create a podcast examining the layout of the courtroom, labeling where key figures like the judge, prosecutor and the defendant would usually sit.
  2. Record steps or instructions in a process, using diagrams, images or video footage where necessary. For example, students may create a podcast on the process of a how laws are made.
  3. Record news stories and developments in law and the legal system, for a radio show type segment.
  4. Record interviews with experts in a legal field, for a radio show type segment.
  5. Record dramatizations and reenactments of a mock trial.

BUSINESS STUDIES AND ECONOMICS

  1. Record presentations and explanations of key terms and concepts covered, using diagrams, images and video footage where necessary. For example, record key facts and definitions of key economic terms with real-world examples of economic policies.
  2. Record news stories and developments related to business and economics, for a radio show type segment. For example, record the latest business news in terms of share prices, currencies etc.
  3. Record interviews with experts in commerce and business, for a radio show type segment.
  4. Ask businesses for their permission to record real world interview questions and record students giving their practice answers.
  5. Students can record a marketing pitch or campaign for real or imagined products in Business Management.
  6. Students can record interviews and create a podcast about the qualities of a successful leader.
Written by Callie Whelan.
Melbourne Beyond Chalk Facilitator