Life Is The Future

Life Is The Future

By Scott TodnemEducation
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Life Is The Future episodes

  • Remote Learning: Hindsight is 2020 - S4 E4

    What lessons were learned from a school year at home?

    This week's hosts, Connor and Sparsh, talk with classmates Amanda and Miles. The 8th graders look back at remote learning and all the lessons from the at-home school year in 2020.

    Specifics include online learning with Zoom and Google Meets, the advantages and downfalls of learning through a screen, and the feelings surrounding the return to in-person education.

    RESOURCES

    Students:
    MindBe Education - 30 Mindfulness Activities for Teens
    Health Mind Platter - Essential Brain Activities

    Parents:

    Parent Learning Center - Expectations That Your Teen Will Appreciate In The Future
    World Health Organization (WHO) - Self-Care and Self-Help

    Teachers:

    Time - Teen Depression and Anxiety: Why the Kids Are Not Alright
    Chicago Tribune - 'No worse fate than failure': How pressure to keep up is overwhelming students

    Tune in next week for a new topic and a new set of guests. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the school year.

    Teaching insight, blog posts, and more from the Health Education classroom: LifeIsTheFuture.com

    17 min
  • Breaking Stereotypes About Depression - S4 E3

    What are the truths and myths about depression?

    This week's hosts, Nonye and Debo, have a conversation with classmates Emily, Melody, and Aniston. Their discussion focuses on the realities of depression, the view people have of the illness, using correct terminology, and spreading the word about mental health.

    RESOURCES

    MentalHealth.gov Let's Talk About It
    World Health Organization (WHO) Self-Care and Self-Help
    National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Top HelpLine Resources
    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
    Health Mind Platter Essential Brain Activities

    Tune in next week for a new topic and a new set of guests. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the school year.

    Teaching insight, blog posts, and more from the Health Education classroom: LifeIsTheFuture.com

    16 min
  • Suicide Prevention in Middle School - S4 E2

    Mental health, depression, and suicide-- how can we help middle schoolers?

    This week our hosts Connor and Sparsh have a conversation with classmates Micah and Abhibav. Their discussion focuses on coping through the COVID pandemic, what is currently influencing mental well-being in teens, the impact of school and teachers, and recommendations to fellow middle schoolers on how to stay mentally healthy this time and always.

    RESOURCES

    MentalHealth.gov Let's Talk About It
    World Health Organization (WHO) Self-Care and Self-Help
    National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Top HelpLine Resources
    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
    Health Mind Platter Essential Brain Activities

    16 min
  • A New School Year! (Starting Season 4) - S4 E1

    Back in action and getting started with our new hosts!

    We hear a quick informal check-in from our Season 4 podcast hosts, Nonye and Debo, Connor and Sparsh! These 8th grade students will take the lead in weekly interviews with classmates.

    By recording in this format, the students will put Health Education life skills into practice-- communication, decision making, and advocacy will help them create discussions and debates on the multitude of timely topics for today's teen.

    Check it out and make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the school year.

    Teaching insight, blog posts, and more from the Health Education classroom: LifeIsTheFuture.com

    9 min
  • Meeting Season 4 Hosts (Part 2: Nonye & Debo) - S3 E21

    The end of another era!

    We meet two of our Season 4 podcast hosts, Nonye and Debo! They take the lead in our new school year, and join two other students to be our 8th grade leaders.

    We hear from Season 3 hosts, Naomi and Zoie, as they pass on recommendations on topics and guests-- what worked well, how to get people talking, and the whole process of practicing Health Ed life skills to create debates and discussions.

    Make sure to check in on Part 1 as we met the other two hosts for our new season, Connor and Sparsh.

    Subscribe and tune in to catch all of our episodes as the 2021-2022 school year begins!

    Teaching insight, blog posts, and more from the Health Education classroom: LifeIsTheFuture.com

    18 min
  • Meeting Season 4 Hosts (Part 1: Connor & Sparsh) - S3 E20

    Passing the torch!

    We meet two of our Season 4 podcast hosts, Connor and Sparsh! They take the lead in our new school year, and join two other students to be our 8th grade leaders.

    We hear from Season 3 hosts, Tami and David, as they pass on recommendations on topics and guests-- what worked well, how to get people talking, and the whole process of practicing Health Ed life skills to create debates and discussions.

    Make sure to check in on Part 2 as we meet the other two hosts for our new season, Debo and Nonye.

    Subscribe and tune in to catch all of our episodes as the 2021-2022 school year begins!

    Teaching insight, blog posts, and more from the Health Education classroom: LifeIsTheFuture.com

    21 min
  • Farewell to Our Fearless Leaders - S3 E19

    8th graders recap the podcast experience!

    Tami, David, Naomi, and Zoie discuss the process of being our 8th grade hosts this school year in Season 3 of our podcast. We listen to their overall thoughts, specific topic highlights, the difficulties of being in charge, things they will and will not miss, and their development as leaders through it all.

    Resources:

    Students: "16 Things For Teens To Do This Summer" from CBS News.
    Parents: "How To Help Your Kids Transition To High School" from TheConversation.com

    Teaching insight, blog posts, and more from the Health Education classroom: LifeIsTheFuture.com

    24 min
  • Appearance, Style, & Dress Codes in Teenage Life - S3 E18

    Appearances. Are they deceiving, or truly a glimpse of the unseen?

    This week's 8th grade hosts, Tami and David, interview classmates Sabrina and Mia and all four students discuss dress codes in school and the pressures of style and appearance that teens face. The group specifically considers the impact of clothing styles, social media, celebrity influencers, school uniforms, sexualization, societal trends, personal expression, and economic, race, and gender differences.

    RESOURCES

    Provoking Article: Tweens and Fitting In: Wearing Brand Name Clothes May Be Worth It

    Stress Management: How To Handle Fashion Pressure and be Confident in Your Skin

    Decision Making: Peer Pressure & Its Influence on Teens

    Tune in next week for a new topic and a new set of guests. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the school year.

    Teaching insight, blog posts, and more from the Health Education classroom: LifeIsTheFuture.com

    25 min
  • The Generation Gap? Teens Interview Teachers - S3 E17

    Generation to Generation...

    This week's hosts, Naomi and Zoie interview middle school teachers Ms. Cushing and Mr. Weis. The 8th graders ask about the adults' adolescent experience, focusing on the major differences between then and now and all the life lessons learned. Specifics include technology, school, family values, news and media, and any recommendations to their younger self.

    RESOURCES

    Pew Research Center - What We Know About Gen Z So Far

    Purdue Global - Generational Differences Infographic

    Herosmyth - Statistics on How Each Generation Uses Technology

    Tune in after our spring break for more episodes! Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast throughout the school year.

    Teaching insight, blog posts, and more from the Health Education classroom: LifeIsTheFuture.com

    30 min
  • The Impact of Celebrity Status & Media Fame on Teens - S3 E16

    Fame! Is it all it's cracked up to be?

    This week's 8th grade hosts, Tami and David, interview classmates Katie and Paridhi and all four students discuss celebrity status and topics related to the entertainment industry. Specifics include social media influencers, mental health, fame and childhood, cancel culture, social media balance, and recommendations to young people.

    RESOURCES

    How Celebrities Influence Teens and Why it Matters - Newport Academy

    Social Media & Celebrity Culture is Harming Young People - The Guardian

    TikTok is Breeding Child stars. Psychologists Say What Comes Next Won't Be Pretty - The Insider

    Emotional Impact of Online Fame on Child Influencers - UAE Education

    Tune in next week for a new topic and a new set of guests. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the school year.

    Teaching insight, blog posts, and more from the Health Education classroom: LifeIsTheFuture.com

    34 min

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Thoughts from the Health Education classroom, brought to you by Scott Todnem and his middle school students.