Articles in Propel Schools
Propel East – 2nd Grade – Fables
As part of a 6-week Creative Arts program in Spring of 2013, second graders at Propel East learned about the technology used to make recordings for radio. Students read Aesop’s fables, discussed parts of a story, and then wrote and illustrated original stories that they turned into books. They then recorded these stories, which are also scheduled for distribution via The Saturday Light Brigade radio program.
Propel East – 7th and 8th Grade – Radio Opinion Pieces
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As part of a 12-week Creative Arts program focused on the power of the human voice, Propel East 7th and 8th graders researched, wrote, produced and edited short radio opinion pieces. They learned about conducting interviews, conforming to a process, working in groups and meeting production deadlines.
Propel East – First Grade – My Life Stories
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In Spring 2013 and as part of a 6-week Creative Arts program, Propel East first graders learned about and utilized the technology used to make audio recordings for radio, while practicing their ability to express themselves. Students wrote and illustrated books about their lives containing pages about their friends and family, goals for growing up, places they’ve been and even a description of their superhero-selves. These stories are also scheduled for distribution via The Saturday Light Brigade radio program.
Propel East – Third Grade – It’s Cool to Care
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In Spring 2013 and as part of a 6-week Creative Arts program focused on radio broadcasting, Propel East third graders identified social issues that concerned them. They then researched, wrote and recorded these public service announcements to promote organizations working to address these issues.
Propel East – 5th Grade – It’s Cool To Care
In Spring 2013 and as part of a 6-week Creative Arts program focused on radio broadcasting, Propel East 5th graders identified social issues that concerned them. They then researched, wrote and recorded these public service announcements to promote organizations working to address these issues.
Propel Andrew Street High School Radio Club — STEM Panel Interviews
In October 2012, students in the Propel Andrew Street High School Radio Club convened and interviewed a panel of professionals who have careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Math (aka “STEM”). Then, with guidance from The Saturday Light Brigade, students edited and produced radio pieces featuring discussions about the importance of STEM fields in our society. Panelists included Drs. Steve Smith, Greg Barlow and Zach Rubinstein of the Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute; Dan Klein and Mark Tomczak, engineers at Google; and Blair Weber, a research and development chemist at Reaxis, Inc., a chemical manufacturing company in McDonald, Pennsylvania.
Propel Braddock Hills High School Radio Club — STEM Panel Interviews
In October 2012, students in the Propel Braddock Hills High School Radio Club convened and interviewed a panel of professionals who have careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Math (aka “STEM”). Then, with guidance from The Saturday Light Brigade, students edited and produced radio pieces featuring discussions about the importance of STEM fields in our society. Panelists included Erin Hopkins, a physics and biology teacher at Propel Braddock Hills High School; Mike Capsambelis, a product manager at Google; and Dr. Lanny Venham, a senior chemist at Reaxis, Inc., a chemical manufacturing company in McDonald, Pennsylvania.
YES: Propel Andrew Street High School Open Mic Night
From 12/22/12: Live performances from Propel Andrew Street High School Open Mic Night
Propel Northside – Kindergarten – Animals on the Air
As part of a 12-week Creative Arts program, Propel Northside kindergartners shared information about animals through drawing, role play and storytelling, while also learning about the technology used to make audio recordings. These stories are also scheduled for distribution via The Saturday Light Brigade radio program.
Propel Northside – 5th Grade – It’s Cool to Care
As part of a 12-week Creative Arts program focused on radio broadcasting, Propel Northside fifth graders identified social issues that concerned them. They then researched, wrote and recorded these public service announcements to promote organizations working to address these issues. This project was designed to expose students to people making a difference, career opportunities focused on helping people, and the power of clear writing and speaking as a means of conveying information to others.
