Learning Science
Episode 1: “SCIENCE DEMONSTRATIONS”
In this, the first episode of the Learning Science podcast, Nick and Daniel discuss scientific demonstrations. They start by considering 18th-century science demos; historian Dr. Sara Schechner describes the “thunder house” and explains how it works. Then, Daniel Rosenberg and Wolfgang Rueckner explain how science demos are used in the classrooms of today. Throughout the episode, Nick and Daniel discover how demonstrations can help students learn science in an engaging and memorable way.
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Episode 2: “IN THE CLASSROOM”
In the second episode of the Learning Science podcast, Nick and Harrison talk about science education in the traditional classroom setting. They discuss the ways that American classroom pedagogy has evolved over the years. Then, through a conversation with high school teacher Paraluman Stice-Durkin, Nick and Harrison learn more about modern science education — from AP exams to standardized curricula.
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Episode 3: “YOUTUBE”
Is the future of science education online? With educational content creators generating billions of views on YouTube.com, this isn’t a far-fetched idea. In the final episode of the Learning Science podcast, Harrison and Daniel discuss educational videos on YouTube and their role in society. Also includes an interview with YouTuber “Martian Wolf”, who describes his experience on the platform as well as the benefits and drawbacks of online educational resources.
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