Old Tappan Podcast Network

Old Tappan Podcast Network

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Old Tappan Podcast Network episodes

  • 051 - Ryan - Does homework affect students mental health?

    In this podcast Ryan discusses the struggles that homework can give students. Homework affects a lot of students in many different ways. He interviewed some of the students from CDW and talked about how homework can affect your mental health and everyday activities.  Also discussed are how some students manage their homework. After listening, you hopefully will have learned a few things about homework and some tips how to manage it.

    5 min
  • 050 - Hyacinth - Should schools test you on subjects you aren't interested in?

    In this podcast Hyacinth discusses the question: is it necessary for the school education system to test students in subjects that they aren’t interested in? Grades are important, and learning is important, but is it important that we must get tested in these subjects?  What if there is a whole new way of testing that hasn’t been tried before? Take a listen and think more deeply about this topic!

    5 min
  • 049 - Sadie - How will Covid affect middle school Sports?

    In this episode, Sadie discusses the question: How will Covid affect middle school sports? She describes the main requirements and necessities to safely participate in school sports. She got three different opinions on school sports. After listening to the podcast it might make you think twice about where middle school sports are heading.

    4 min
  • 048 - Matthew - How urgently do we need to combat climate change?

    In this episode, Matthew discusses the question: how urgently do we need to combat climate change? Matthew asks students and teachers about the history of climate change, what is currently being done about it, and what you can do to help resolve this issue. Hopefully this podcast will get you to think about your carbon footprint and make better decisions about what you do and eat.

    6 min
  • 047 - Max - Should Spanish be the only language taught in school?

    In this episode, Max confronts the question: Should Spanish be the only language available for students to take in middle schools? Max discusses the reasoning behind the current situation and what changing up the language requirement could do for us, with the opinions from 3 others. After listening to this podcast and the opinions of 3 others, you can have the information to make your own opinion on the question: Should Spanish be the only language available in middle schools?

    7 min
  • 046 - Joshua - What health issues are caused by using virtual reality?

    In this podcast, Joshua discusses the question: What Health Issues are caused by using Virtual Reality? Joshua talks about the history of Virtual Reality and how it came to be. The episode will discuss the current health issues being caused by VR with interviews from two different people and get into the future of VR and what you can expect from it.

    4 min
  • 045 - Adam - Should schools block websites?

    In this episode, Adam discusses the question: Should schools block websites? Adam explains why schools started blocking websites in the first place and what programs the school uses to block them. Listen to this podcast to hear 2 different opinions on this topic. Do you think that schools should block websites?

    3 min
  • 044 - Ryan - Should Elizabeth Holmes be held accountable for fraud?

    In this episode, Ryan discusses the question: Should Elizabeth Holmes be held accountable for fraud? He introduces Elizabeth Holmes and the story of her company Theranos to 6 students. After listening to this podcast, you’ll know more about Elizabeth Holmes and her trial that will set a precedent for the future of startups.

    6 min
  • 043 - Hyeonggeon - Will Manhattan be a place for people to work and live again?

    In this episode, Hyeonggeon discusses the question: “Will Manhattan be a place for people to work and live again like before?” He talks about how Manhattan has changed after the coronavirus has spread. You would want to listen to this podcast because you won’t be able to believe what happened to this populated place! Listen to this podcast and learn about the effects of Covid-19 on this big city!

    5 min
  • 043 - Sam - What happened to D.B. Cooper?

    In this episode, Sam analyzes the question: What happened to D.B. Cooper? Sam goes through the history of the case and dives into different theories about what exactly happened to this mysterious man. You will hear from two different individuals who share their own theories. After listening to this podcast, maybe you’ll have some of your own theories on what happened.

    6 min

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Old Tappan middle school students investigate thoughtful questions to gain a deeper understanding of our world.