Brooks Crossing Podclassroom
http://bcpodclassroom.podbean.com

Welcome to our classroom weblog. We will be focusing mostly on podcasts, created by the 5th grade students of Mr. Ferraris, at Brooks Crossing Elementary School located in New Jersey, the USA. Join us for podcasts about various topics - there are episodes about US History, Broadway, sports, creative writing, geography, and entertainment.

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The Ancient Civilization Of Sumer
Posted: January 2010

Each year the students study the Ancient Civilization of Sumer. As a culminating activity, the kids break up the information into different categories and write a podcast for each. After each group is finished, the groups’ projects are combined to create a final class project. When you listen, you will hear about the government, religion, science, math, 5 Themes of geography, and city-states of Ancient Sumer. Enjoy!

An enhanced podcast in M4A format.

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Super Smash Brothers Brawl
Posted: April 2009

Find out everything you need to know about the great game: Super Smash Brothers Brawl for the Wii. Get the lowdown on the characters, boards, and moves from Kunal and Matthew.

An enhanced podcast in M4A format.

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The Basics Of 9-Ball
Posted: April 2009

Get ready to enter the world of 9-Ball. After reading STICKS, by Joan Bauer, Alex and Eshan became interested in the game of 9-ball. Here is your chance to find out all the basics of 9-ball. This includes all the rules and terms to get you started on your way to being 9-ball champ!

An enhanced podcast in M4A format.

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The Mr. Tinkerman and Mr. Finkleman Show - Water Pollution
Posted: February 2009

Join the comedic pair of Mr. Tinkerman and Mr. Finkleman as they cover real topics. In this episode they discuss water pollution. Check out here to find out the causes and effects of water pollution, as well as what you can do to stop it. Check out this podcast to learn in a super fun way..be sure to say hi to Mr. Zinkerman in the game show round.

An enhanced podcast in M4A format.

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Extinct Animals - Smilodon and Mammoth
Posted: January 2009

Go back in time and find out about two of the most interesting animals you missed out on seeing. Preeti and Sravanti might not have ben able to go back in time, but it’s as if they really knew these two amazing animals. Find out about the smilodon and mammoth from these two archeologists in the making…

An enhanced podcast in M4A format.

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High School Musical 3 - The Basics
Posted: December 2008

Are you up to date on all the happenings at East High? If not, then Chelsea and Sydney are here to help you out. Find out the who the most important people are at East High just in time for the new movie, High School Musical 3. Get everything you need to know for the craze that is High School Musical.

An enhanced podcast in M4A format.

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Professor Cosmo and Kinky Presents: Laughter
Posted: December 2008

The two craziest science teachers, Prof. Cosmo and Kinky, teach you about laughter. Find out what makes some animals laugh and how they laugh. Join this wacky team as they present their first science education video. Be sure to check back for new installments.

A video podcast in MOV format.

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Who’s Hot and Who’s Not - NFL Teams Edition
Posted: December 2008

The Best Sports Talk Show gives you the info on the best and worst teams in the NFL. Find out who’s hot and who’s not, as of Week 11. Each member gave 6 teams to watch for and 6 teams to avoid. These picks were decided as of Week 11, so there might be some changes since then.

An enhanced podcast in M4A format.

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NFL - Who’s Hot
Posted: November 2008

The Best Sports Talk Show tackles football this week. After looking at the stats from the NFL season as of November 16, the guys selected players who were doing well. By looking at QB, WR, RB, TE, DEF, Punter, Kicker, Punt Returner, and Kick Returner, the Best Sports Talk Show cast discusses Who’s Hot in the NFL.

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Winn-Dixie Radio Program 08-09
Posted: November 2008

After reading Because Of Winn-Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo, our class discussed the meaning of the title. Since everything that happens to India Opal over that summer, is due to Winn-Dixie. The friends India Opal made and the things she did were all due to her new dog. To keep with that theme, the class worked in small groups to create a new character, how Winn-Dixie allowed the meeting to occur, and finally the significance or importance of the meeting. In other words how it changed the characters lives. After writing the script, the groups recorded radio programs in the style of old time radio shows.

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2008 MLB Awards
Posted: November 2008

The Best Sports Talk Show, with Gavin, Matt, Jaren, and Hunter, is back. This time they discuss the end of the year MLB Awards. Find out who they think the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year, Best Offensive Player, Best Closer, and Manager of the Year for this past season. Forget ESPN and Sports Illustrated, this is where the sports lives. Please comment and let us know what you think.

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World Series 2008 Special
Posted: October 2008

Join the Best Sports Talk Show as Jaren, Hunter, Gavin, and Matt discuss the latest sports news and topics. In their inaugural episode, the guys talk baseball. Get the lowdown on the Phillies and Rays as they prepare to play for the World Series title.

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Video Game Reviewers - Second Episode
Posted: March 2008

Join the Video Game Reviewers as they share five new games with you. Listen about Naruto - Clash of Ninja Revolution, Spider-Man Friend or Foe, Naruto - Uzamaki Chronicles 2, Naruto - Clash of the Sand, and Tony Hawk Proskater 4. Find out if the games are worth buying or renting. These experts know it all. Get ready to be informed.

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Book Review of The Forgotten Door, The Lion, The Witch,and The Wardrobe, and ...
Posted: February 2008

After completing our most recent reading unit of Literature Circles, the students created book reviews for the novel of their choice. Literature Circles are a kid version of book clubs. Using Post-It notes to respond to what they read, students then meet in groups to discuss the novel using their comments, predictions, connections, or questions. Enjoy the book reviews.

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The Civilization Of Ancient Sumer
Posted: January 2008

Explore the first civilization in world history. Located in Mesopotamia, the civilization found in Sumer was one of firsts. Find out about these firsts and other features of the Ancient Sumerian civilization.