Welcome to our inaugural list of 7 Educational Podcast Episodes for Middle School and High School Students! Please share with your friends and provide us feedback! Enjoy. If you want to learn more about these weekly lists, read here!
Science
Planet Money
Although talking about french fries doesn’t sound educational at first, this episode actually taught us all quite a bit about the history of fries and the science behind keeping them crispy! What teenager doesn’t like fries? Between fries and the discussion on electric scooters and restaurant delivery, teens will be engaged and learning without feeling like it. Who knows- maybe it will spark a future career interest in potato science!
Language Arts
Robert Penn Warren’s “Boy Wandering in Sims Valley”
The Daily Poem podcast title tells it all! Hosted by Maurice Manning, this episode is simply a reading of the poem with a bit of additional background information. Manning highlights the unique rhyming patterns within the poem. My kids are not huge poetry fans, but they don’t mind listening to these short episodes.
History
Stuff You Missed in History Class
Teens may not have heard of Jeanne Baret, but they should know about the first woman to circumnavigate the globe. Unlike most women in the 18th century, she was working and notably made several scientific discoveries.
Personal Development
The GaryVee Audio Experience
How to Balance Confidence & Humility w/ Shark Tank’s Matt Higgins
Middle school and high school students will truly benefit from listening to this interview with Matt Higgins. The effect of a person’s upbringing and how humble beginnings shape their future makes this episode a must-listen.
Technology
Homeschooling with Technology
Even if you and your children already use Google Drive, this quick podcast is worth a listen. 19 benefits of using Google Drive are highlighted. We all get used to doing things a certain way and often forget about all the unique and helpful options Google Drive provides.
Math / Personal Finance
The Dave Ramsey Show
Introducing Borrowed Future: What No One Told You About Student Loans
It’s never too early to start discussing the cost of college and how student loans work. My teens enjoy listening to episodes of this show, especially the Q&A and we appreciated the insights specific to students.
Current Events:
Short Wave
Finally, An All-Female Spacewalk
The title says it all for this episode. The cancellation was discussed, and why this moment was so overdue! Listen to short interviews live with the women in space!
Enjoy 7 podcast episodes for the next 7 days! Let us know what you think. Happy listening!
