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Smash Boom Podcast - American Public Media
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Smash Boom Best is a podcast designed to engage and educate kids and families through fun debates. Each episode features a lively matchup between two fascinating subjects, where debaters...more
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Smash Boom Best is a podcast designed to engage and educate kids and families through fun debates. Each episode features a lively matchup between two fascinating subjects, where debaters present facts and passionate arguments to help listeners decide the winner. The site offers access to all episodes, interactive extras like listening party kits and scoresheets, and additional educational resources.
tag(s): debate (42), listening (92), persuasive writing (58), podcasts (103), speech (68)
In the Classroom
In the classroom, you can engage students in critical thinking by using episodes as a starting point for debates, encouraging them to form teams and defend their positions using facts and persuasive arguments. Enhance learning by integrating tech tools like Padlet, reviewed here for students to post arguments and gather feedback. Extend learning beyond the classroom by assigning episodes as homework and encouraging students to discuss the debates with their caregivers, friends, and community. Students can present their debates at family gatherings or community events, fostering a broader dialogue and involving others in their learning process.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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