The PodClass

Video Games

On this bonus episode of The PodClass, we're talking about video games with two Long Beach, CA 5th graders, Noah and Oli! From button mashing to the physics of playing soccer with cars, we examine both the pros and cons of playing games online, with friends, and even alone on the couch. Plus, we discuss how video games can affect moods and behavior, as well as our favorite games that we’re playing right now. So get your cheat codes ready for an all-new episode of The PodClass! The PodClass is an 8-episode series from Dr. Bober's 5th grade students at Cubberley K8 in Long Beach, CA and is made possible in part by a grant from the National Geographic Society’s Covid-19 Remote Learning Emergency Fund for Educators.

Investigating Injustice

Some problems in this world might feel too big to fully understand, let alone solve, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take the time to talk it out! 5th graders Katelyn, Amelia, and Brooklyn join The PodClass to discuss how global issues like injustice and inequality affect their own lives as well as share some of the influential women - past and present - who inspire them to use their own voices to change the world. The PodClass is an 8-episode series from Dr. Bober's 5th grade students at Cubberley K8 in Long Beach, CA and is made possible in part by a grant from the National Geographic Society’s Covid-19 Remote Learning Emergency Fund for Educators.

Being A Kid In The Age of Covid

What is it REALLY like to be a 5th grader in the middle of a global pandemic? On this episode, two students from Cubberley K8 in Southern California - Kaura and Alex S. - join us to discuss their research into how Covid-19 spreads, what we can do to prevent exposure, as well as their personal experience at home during this once-in-a-century moment. The PodClass is an 8-episode series from Dr. Bober's 5th grade students at Cubberley K8 in Long Beach, CA and is made possible in part by a grant from the National Geographic Society’s Covid-19 Remote Learning Emergency Fund for Educators.

World's Scariest Animals

We’ve explored the world’s cutest animals, but what about the scariest? Get ready for your skin to crawl and your teeth to chatter as Cubberley K8 students Jon, Marshall, and Mathew reveal some seriously creep-tastic facts about goblin sharks, poison dart frogs, and the Goliath Birdeater tarantula. This is one episode that is sure to leave your spine tingling for more! The PodClass is an 8-episode series from Dr. Bober's 5th grade students at Cubberley K8 in Long Beach, CA and is made possible in part by a grant from the National Geographic Society’s Covid-19 Remote Learning Emergency Fund for Educators.

World's Cutest Animals

From tuxedo cats to squishy Pugs to wee hedgehogs munching on celery, there is no shortage of adorable animals in the world — but which one is THE CUTEST OF ALL TIME? Kailyn, Maddie, and Lexi, three students from Dr. Bober’s 5th grade class in Long Beach, CA, are pretty sure they’ve got it all figured out. Take a listen and see if you agree! The PodClass is an 8-episode series from Dr. Bober's 5th grade students at Cubberley K8 in Long Beach, CA and is made possible in part by a grant from the National Geographic Society’s Covid-19 Remote Learning Emergency Fund for Educators.