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Kaila Davis and Jenna Hoglander read their math picture book, “The JK Stories — The Clues Add Up”

Mrs. Taylor’s 7th grade math classes at Hanes Middle School created math picture books to illustrate math concepts in real world situations. Students wrote and illustrated their own math picture book. This project integrated reading, writing and art into the world of math.

Taylor Bendig and Ryan King read their math picture book, “Measuring With Homestar”

Mrs. Taylor’s 7th grade math classes at Hanes Middle School created math picture books to illustrate math concepts in real world situations. Students wrote and illustrated their own math picture book. This project integrated reading, writing and art into the world of math.

Matt Talbert, Band Director at Hanes Middle School, introduces seven band students who have recorded their all-state band auditions.

You will hear Li An on Clarinet, Ian Chapman on Oboe, Rebecca Varnell on Tenor Sax, David Beck and Erin Farmer on Trumpet, Andrew Vanard on French Horn, and Will Reingold on Trombone.

Seventh grade science students at Hanes Middle School studied “Global Warming” in the fall. In January of 2007 they chose topics and were asked to create a ‘persuasive essay’ to convince podcast listeners that Global Warming is real and that their topic is an important Global Warming issue.

This fifth podcast in the series includes the following essays: “Energy Efficient Lights” by Will Stamp, “The Kyoto Protocol” by Eric Barefoot, “Methane” by Anne O’Brien, “Ozone Depletion” by Kasey Skinner, and “Saving Energy” by Anna Erickson.

Seventh grade science students at Hanes Middle School studied “Global Warming” in the fall. In January of 2007 they chose topics and were asked to create a ‘persuasive essay’ to convince podcast listeners that Global Warming is real and that their topic is an important Global Warming issue.

This fourth podcast in the series includes the following essays: “Danger to Animals” by Noelle Wells, “CO2 Levels” by Will Cox, “Conserving Energy” by Katy Llewellyn, “Drought” by Alex Hilleary, and “El Nino” by Justin Morris.

Seventh grade science students at Hanes Middle School studied “Global Warming” in the fall. In January of 2007 they chose topics and were asked to create a ‘persuasive essay’ to convince podcast listeners that Global Warming is real and that their topic is an important Global Warming issue.

This third podcast in the series includes the following essays: “Kyoto Protocol” by Maddy Thomas, “Ozone Depletion” by Steven Frasica, “Saving Energy” by Irene Martin, and “The Electric Car” by Zach Elliott.

Seventh grade science students at Hanes Middle School studied “Global Warming” in the fall. In January of 2007 they chose topics and were asked to create a ‘persuasive essay’ to convince podcast listeners that Global Warming is real and that their topic is an important Global Warming issue.

This second podcast in the series includes the following essays: “Drought” by Rioghnach Robinson, “El Nino” by Tiffany Larson, “Energy Efficient Lights” by Alex Little, “Fossil Fuels” by Li An, and “Greenhouse Gases” by Alex Sugg.

Seventh grade science students at Hanes Middle School studied “Global Warming” in the fall. In January of 2007 they chose topics and were asked to create a ‘persuasive essay’ to convince podcast listeners that Global Warming is real and that their topic is an important Global Warming issue.

This first podcast includes the following essays: “Danger to Animals” by Carrie Barlow, “Biodiesel Fuel” by Kevin Anderson, “Climate Change” by Ryan King, “CO2 Levels” by Chris Griffin, and “Computer Models” by Amanda Frankel.

Andrew Stafford shares the science behind a proposed “Maglev” train that could travel on the repulsvie power of magnets between the United States and Europe inside a vacuum tube at speeds up to 500 miles per hour.

Vipul and Jason take a wry look at the “history” of school. It’s their interpretation about the way things really happened. It’s all about the terror of schools — learning how to paste, how to throw a spear, and how to cook mastadon steaks. Now what is it about tree sap? Oh well. Moving on to Rome, it’s how to tie your sandals and the introduction of homework. The Dark Ages suffered from a lack of candle-making classes. [Note to listeners — there are only 5 “real” facts in the podcast. See if you can spot them before the end of the show!]