Week 1: Podcasts
Week 1: Podcasts
Unit: Podcasts
In this unit, you will create your own podcast episode from start to finish. You’ll learn the science of sound, how to set up and use recording equipment, and how to write, record, and edit a podcast in GarageBand. At the end of the unit, you’ll share your finished episode with the class.
Weekly Schedule
| Day | Date | Topic | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon 3/16 | Computer Lab Basics | Login to Mac, set up OneDrive, take a selfie with Photo Booth, and complete the About Me form. |
| 2 | Tue 3/17 | Sound Waves | Complete the BrainPop sound waves lesson. (Independent work — Mr. Willingham is out.) |
| 3 | Wed 3/18 | Microphone Setup & Sound Check | Watch a video on microphone setup, then practice recording a sound check in GarageBand. |
| 4 | Thu 3/19 | Podcast Brainstorm | Brainstorm podcast topics across multiple categories, then write two podcast intros. |
| 5 | Fri 3/20 | Record & Choose Your Topic | Record both podcast intros, practice basic editing in GarageBand, and choose a final topic. |
Graded Assignments
- BrainPop — Sound Waves (Tuesday) — Complete all activities including the quiz. The quiz is a daily grade.
- Edpuzzle — Microphone Setup (Wednesday) — Watch and answer all questions in the video.
Week 2 Preview
Next week you will finish writing your full podcast script, create intro music using GarageBand loops, record your episode, and edit it all together. By the end of week 2, your podcast will be ready to share with the class.
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