CougarCast

By Jeff Lewis

Education

What's CougarCast about?

Welcome to CougarCast, a Podcast written, recorded and produced entirely by Cooper Mountain Elementary students!

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CougarCast episodes:

02.27.2020
Episode_43_LeapYear
Listen in and learn some incredible facts about Leap Year. How did it start? Why do we have Leap years? Is it really every four years? Also, what is a Leapling? Lots of these questions will be answered, and more,...
10.31.2019
Episode_42_WillTheRealMartianPleaseStandUp_ReadersTheater
In this episode, the Cougars perform a reader's theater version of Rod Serling's classic episode from the Twilight Zone, "Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?"
10.31.2019
Episode_41_TheHundredDressesReadersTheater
This episode has cougars reading a script of Eleanor Estes' novel, The Hundred Dresses. Script by Amy Ewaldt-Doseck! Enjoy the reading and the theme!
10.31.2019
Episode_40_Reader's Theater_Halloweiner
In this episode, reader's read a script of Dav Pilkey's The Halloweiner. Script by Jill Jauquet. Enjoy!
05.24.2019
Episode_39_Nonsense Poetry
Inspired by Lewis Carroll's "Jabberwocky," the Cougars take up the pen for their own "Nonsense" poems. Though as you'll find, these aren't gibberish. Enjoy! Episode Art by Akyah
05.01.2019
Episode_38_OriginalPoetry
In this episode, the Cougars share some of their original poetry they've written. Enjoy! Artwork by: Makenna B.
12.21.2018
Episode_37_PlainsNativeAmericans
In this episode, the students discuss key figures and tribes in the Plains. Hear about Crazy Horse, Jim Thorpe, Sitting Bull and much more! Artwork by: Allie and Adriana
12.21.2018
Episode_36_SouthwestNativeAmericanGroups
Listen up as students describe the tribes and individuals that are important figures in the Southwest Native American region. Enjoy! Artwork by: Izzy
12.21.2018
Episode_35_Eastern Woodland_NativeAmericans
In this episode, the Eastern Woodland Native American tribes are discussed as well as key figures such as King Phillip, Tisquantum (Squanto) and more! Enjoy! Artwork by: Mai
12.21.2018
Episode_34_California/Intermountain_NativeAmericans
In this episode, students discuss many important tribes including the Nez Perce, Shoshone and many important individuals within the tribes of the region. Enjoy! Artwork by: Makenna
09.03.2018
Episode_33_EventsToRevolution
In this episode, the Cougars explain the key events that led to the Revolutionary War such as the Sugar and Stamp Acts, The Quartering Act, The Boston Tea Party, and more! Enjoy!
09.03.2018
Episode_32_SouthernColonies
In this episode, the students share their learning about the southern colonies and the geography, resources, government, religion, and much more!
09.03.2018
Episode_31_Middle Colonies
In this episode, the students describe the features of the middle colonies, or the "breadbasket" of the 13 colonies.
09.03.2018
Episode_30_NewEngland Colonies
In this episode, the students describe characteristics of the New England colonies! Enjoy!
09.03.2018
Episode_29_Sit-ins and stand up for Civil Rights
In this episodes, students explain what sit-ins were, and how marches and other methods of non-violent resistance helped propel the civil rights movement
09.03.2018
Episode_28_The Little Rock Nine
In this episode, students explain who the Little Rock Nine are, and what they did to help create equality end practices of segregation in schools in the south.
09.03.2018
Episode_27_Freedom Riders
In this episode, students explain the significance of the group of Freedom Riders, who risked their lives to fight segregation in the south during the Civil Rights movement.
09.03.2018
Episode_26_IamPhoenix
In this episode, students read selected two-voice poems from Paul Fleischman's "I Am Phoenix." Enjoy! Artwork by Raghavan N.
09.03.2018
Episode_25_PoliticalParties
In this episode, the students dive into the political parties and some of the ideological differences between the Republican and Democrat parties.
09.03.2018
Episode_24_PresidentialElection
In this episode, the students give an overview of how a president gets elected. Included are details about the electoral college and the inauguration.
09.03.2018
Episode_23_PresidentialPower
In this episode, students describe the office of the president. They describe the qualifications, pay, benefits and much more!
09.03.2018
Episode_22_Branches_Checks_Balances
In this episode, students provide information about the branches of government and how the balance of power exists between the branches through checks.
09.03.2018
Episode_21_DidYouKnowPresidents
In this episode, the students explain interesting facts about the president's they are researching. Listen to the episode to find out which president had a rare deformity, which installed the first bathtub, and which played ping pong with a foreign...
09.03.2018
Episode_20_Thanksgiving
In this episode, the students trace the origins of Thanksgiving, and explore how it became a national holiday.
09.03.2018
Episode_19_Joyful Noise
In this episode, Cougars perform some of the "Two Voice Poems" from Paul Fleischman's book, Joyful Noise. Sit back and listen to them read about Crickets, Mayflies, Book Lice, Honeybees, and many other insect friends. Artwork by Tara M. Enjoy!
09.03.2018
Episode_18_BookReview#2
In the second book review, the students review the following books: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Roswell Walks Among Us The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Magnus Chase Magnus Chase and the Gods Happy listening!
09.03.2018
Episode_17_BookReviews#1
In this episode, the students review the following books: A stir of Echoes One for the Murphy's I am Malala Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone The Grimm Conclusion Smile Star Wars: A New Hope Abduction Hatchet Alex Rider: Storm Breaker Loser Enjoy listening to this great episode! Artwork by Emma C.
09.03.2018
Episode_16_Body Systems
In this episode, the students present information about the structure, function and interdependence about different systems within the human body. Included are the circulatory, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, nervous, digestive, integumentary and immune systems.
09.03.2018
Episode_15_5thGradeReview
In this final podcast for the 2014/2015 school year, the students share their favorite moments...enjoy!
09.02.2018
Episode_14_Puritans
In the final episode of our early colonization project, the students present information about the Puritans, and their search for religious freedom, public schooling, etc. :)
09.02.2018
Episode_13_PilgrimsPlymouth
In this episode, the students present information about the Pilgrims. You may think you know the story...but wait until you hear how it's told here! Enjoy!
09.02.2018
Episode_12_Jamestown
Here, the students provide information about the first successful English colony in North America. Take a trip back to 1607 and enjoy!
09.02.2018
Episode_11_RoanokeIsland
In this episode, the students provide background information about the mysterious lost colony of Roanoke. Enjoy!
09.01.2018
Episode_10_Compassion
In this episode, students share some quatrains that they have written about the life skill of the month, compassion! Enjoy the episode...
09.01.2018
Episode_9_Classroom Special Investigation
In this episode, the students interview different teachers and students in other classes. Featured are Mr. Jensen, Mr. Alford, Mrs. Rawland, and Mrs. Runberg. Enjoy!
09.01.2018
Episode_8_ChineseNewYear
In this episode, the students present information regarding the history of Chinese New Year as well as some of the traditions and customs. Enjoy
09.01.2018
Episode_7_BlackHistoryMonth
In this episode, the students provide some great information about Jackie Robinson, Barack Obama, W.E.B. Dubois, and more! Enjoy!
09.01.2018
Episode_6_PresidentsDay
In this episode, students present information about Washington, Reagan, Lincoln, and more! Included in the historical segment is a small japanese and spanish lesson. Enjoy!
09.01.2018
Episode_5_Valentine'sDaySpecial
In this episode, students share some staggering figures behind consumer spending, the history of the card exchange, chocolate, and much more! Enjoy.
09.01.2018
Episode_4_FabulousFemales
In this episode, the students provide wonderful insights on five fabulous females: Amelia Earhart, Clara Barton, Harriet Tubman, Sacagawea, and Calamity Jane. Enjoy!
09.01.2018
Episode_3_ MLKLegacy
In this episode, students present segments related to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior. Quotes, haikus, current events, and much more. Artwork by Cheyenne. Enjoy!
09.01.2018
Episode_2_MLKLife
Episode #2. This episode is the first of a two-part special about Martin Luther King Junior. In the episode, Mr. Lewis's fifth grade class presents the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Have a listen! Artwork by Sarah Van Horn
08.20.2018
Episode_1_Schoolwide Expectations
The inaugural episode. In the episode, Mr. Lewis' 5th grade students are presenting the expectations for behavior in various settings throughout the school. Enjoy!

What's CougarCast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

CougarCast episodes:

Episode_43_LeapYear

Episode_42_WillTheRealMartianPleaseStandUp_ReadersTheater

Episode_41_TheHundredDressesReadersTheater

Episode_40_Reader's Theater_Halloweiner

Episode_39_Nonsense Poetry

Episode_38_OriginalPoetry

Episode_37_PlainsNativeAmericans

Episode_36_SouthwestNativeAmericanGroups

Episode_35_Eastern Woodland_NativeAmericans

Episode_34_California/Intermountain_NativeAmericans

Episode_33_EventsToRevolution

Episode_32_SouthernColonies

Episode_31_Middle Colonies

Episode_30_NewEngland Colonies

Episode_29_Sit-ins and stand up for Civil Rights

Episode_28_The Little Rock Nine

Episode_27_Freedom Riders

Episode_26_IamPhoenix

Episode_25_PoliticalParties

Episode_24_PresidentialElection

Episode_23_PresidentialPower

Episode_22_Branches_Checks_Balances

Episode_21_DidYouKnowPresidents

Episode_20_Thanksgiving

Episode_19_Joyful Noise

Episode_18_BookReview#2

Episode_17_BookReviews#1

Episode_16_Body Systems

Episode_15_5thGradeReview

Episode_14_Puritans

Episode_13_PilgrimsPlymouth

Episode_12_Jamestown

Episode_11_RoanokeIsland

Episode_10_Compassion

Episode_9_Classroom Special Investigation

Episode_8_ChineseNewYear

Episode_7_BlackHistoryMonth

Episode_6_PresidentsDay

Episode_5_Valentine'sDaySpecial

Episode_4_FabulousFemales

Episode_3_ MLKLegacy

Episode_2_MLKLife

Episode_1_Schoolwide Expectations