How to Make a Podcast: Lesson Plan 10

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Students will learn how to properly record a podcast through examples and activities. They are given time and resources to experiment with sounds around them as well, using their own creativity to test out their ideas.

Credits: Lesson plan created by Izzy Voltz, WQED

Standards

๐ŸŽจ Arts & Humanities (9.x)

  • 9.1.3.F / 9.1.5.F โ€” Mediaโ€‘arts processes (plan โ†’ record โ†’ produce audio narratives).
  • 9.1.3.D / 9.1.5.D โ€” Use tools & technologies (mics, DAW apps).
  • 9.3.3.A / 9.3.5.A โ€” Critical response (edit, refine episodes after feedback).
  • 9.4.3.A / 9.4.5.A โ€” Aesthetic response (tone, pacing, sound design choices).

๐Ÿ’ป Technology & Engineering (3.x)

  • 3.7.A โ€” Choose appropriate audio tools (headsets, USB mics).
  • 3.7.B โ€” Operate recording/editing software (tracks, levels, exports).
  • 3.6.B โ€” Information Technology (organize audio assets; publish).
  • 3.8.A โ€” Impacts & consequences (music licensing; interview consent).
  • (Teacher background: integrating podcasting in the classroom.)

๐Ÿ“š ELA (PA Core PreKโ€“5)

Reading Informational (RI) โ€” Consult howโ€‘to guides/producer notes.

Writing (W) โ€” Develop episode outlines/scripts; revise.

Speaking & Listening (SL) โ€” Record with clear diction; listen and respond constructively in production meetings.