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Propel Northside – 5th Grade – It’s Cool to Care
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As part of a 12-week Creative Arts program focused on radio broadcasting, Propel Northside fifth graders identified social issues that concerned them. They started by talking about things they liked, and things they would change, about their neighborhoods:
About My Neighborhood [audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Propel Northside/5th Grade/fun/AboutMyNeighborhood-montage.mp3]
They then researched, wrote and recorded the public service announcements below to promote organizations working to address their 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.
Careim, Ja’Mar and Allen — Stomp Out Bullying [audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3//pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Propel Northside/5th Grade/PSAs/Careim-Ja’Mar-Allen_Stomp-Out-Bullying.mp3]
Chaz and Taru — Western PA Humane Society [audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3//pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Propel Northside/5th Grade/PSAs/Chaz-Taru-Jeremiah_WPA-Humane.mp3]
Daniela and Nayshon — CeaseFire PA [audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3//pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Propel Northside/5th Grade/PSAs/Daniella_Cheyanne_Nayshawn_Cease-Fire-PA.mp3]
Janelle, Faith and Michelle — YMCA [audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3//pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Propel Northside/5th Grade/PSAs/Janelle-Faith-Michelle_YMCA.mp3]
Jill and Maya — Animal Friends [audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3//pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Propel Northside/5th Grade/PSAs/Jill_Maya_AnimalFriends.mp3]
Johnaila, Myeir and Delbert — Animal Rescue League [audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3//pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Propel Northside/5th Grade/PSAs/Johnaila-Myeir-Farajah-Delbert_Animal-Rescue-League.mp3]
Jonathan — CeaseFire Pa [audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3//pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Propel Northside/5th Grade/PSAs/Johnathan_Taron_CeaseFirePA.mp3]
Myia — Homeless Children’s Education Fund [audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3//pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Propel Northside/5th Grade/PSAs/Mya_HCEF.mp3]
Mycah, Arianna and Tamiya — SADD [audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3//pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Propel Northside/5th Grade/PSAs/Mycah-Amia-Arianna-Tamiya_SADD.mp3]
Shakir and Richard — Western PA Humane Society [audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3//pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Propel Northside/5th Grade/PSAs/Richard_Shakir_Blayze_WPA-Humane.mp3]
Takeyla, Makai and Ellie — Animal Rescue League [audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3//pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Propel Northside/5th Grade/PSAs/Takeyla_Makai_Ellie_ARL.mp3]
Additionally, these enthusiastic students created raps, poems and newscasts that reflected their interests and personalities while learning about file management, getting involved with radio production, and developing their own skills in performing. Here are a few of the highlights:
All-Class Sing Along [audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Propel Northside/5th Grade/fun/ClassSingAlong_10kWatts.mp3]
Careim and Shakir – Piece of Candy [audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Propel Northside/5th Grade/fun/Careim_Shakir_pieceofcandy.mp3]
Chaz and Jeremiah – All I Want for Christmas [audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Propel Northside/5th Grade/fun/Chaz Jeremiah All I Want for Christmas.mp3]
Janelle, Michelle and Faith – 3B’s Rap [audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/Propel Northside/5th Grade/fun/Janelle_Michelle_Faith_3BsSong.mp3]