The IB @ LHS Microcast

Zach Mapes
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A podcast hosted by Zach Mapes, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Coordinator at Lincoln High School, revolving around all things IB related. IB teachers, students, parents and school staff join in the conversation as everything from the IB entrance process to college applications is discussed. Designed as a microcast, episodes are in digestible chunks you can listen to in under ten minutes. New episodes weekly.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 11 - Group 4 Computer Science

    Jeff Meyer, Lincoln High School IB Computer Science Teacher, joins Zach for a conversation to complete our Group 4 Experimental Sciences Series. Zach and Jeff discuss why a student would want to take IB CompSci, what students need to be successful in the course, and what benefits a student would gain from choosing IB Computer Science as their group 4 course. Part four of four in our Group 4 Experimental Sciences Series Music by Simon Brockmeier, LHS IB Music Student

  2. 2d ago

    Episode 10 - Group 4 Chemistry

    Michaela Wubbels, Lincoln High School IB Chemistry Teacher, joins Zach for a conversation to continue our Group 4 Experimental Sciences Series. Zach and Michaela discuss why a student would want to take IB Chemistry, what students need to be successful in the course, and what benefits a student would gain from choosing IB Chemistry as their group 4 course. Part three of four in our Group 4 Experimental Sciences Series Music by Simon Brockmeier, LHS IB Music Student

  3. Oct 22

    Episode 9 - Group 4 Physics

    Will Smith, Lincoln High School IB Physics Teacher, rejoins Zach on the podcast for a conversation to continue our Group 4 Experimental Sciences Series. Zach and Will discuss why a student would want to take IB Physics, what students need to be successful in the course, and what benefits a student would gain from choosing IB Physics as their group 4 course. Part two of four in our Group 4 Experimental Sciences Series Music by Simon Brockmeier, LHS IB Music Student

  4. Oct 22

    Episode 8 - Group 4 Biology

    Shelly Fargo, Lincoln High School IB Biology Teacher, joins Zach for a conversation to kick off our Group 4 Experimental Sciences Series. Zach and Shelly discuss why a student would want to take IB Biology, what students need to be successful in the course, and what benefits a student would gain from choosing IB Biology as their group 4 course. Part one of four in our Group 4 Experimental Sciences Series Music by Simon Brockmeier, LHS IB Music Student

  5. Oct 15

    Episode 7 - IB Academy Day

    Niki Barnes, Lincoln High School IB Counselor, rejoins Zach for a conversation about one of our favorite IB related days of the year: IB Academy Day (IBAD). They discuss the structure and general goings-on at IB Academy Day, why a prospective family would want to attend, and how to register. IBAD is on Saturday, November 14 from 8am-12pm; register today at bit.ly/IBAcademyDay. Music by Simon Brockmeier, LHS IB Music Student

  6. Oct 8

    Episode 6 - The Extended Essay

    Joe Pahr, Lincoln High School IB Core Teacher, rejoins Zach for a conversation centering on one of the three pieces of the IB Core: The Extended Essay (EE). They discuss the requirements of the EE, the timeline around when the EE is accomplished, and the way in which students self-direct the topic and dive into their research questions during the IB Diploma Program. Music by Simon Brockmeier, LHS IB Music Student

  7. Oct 1

    Episode 5 - The CAS Requirement

    Joe Pahr, Lincoln High School IB Core Teacher, joins Zach for a conversation centering on one of the three pieces of the IB Core: Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS). They discuss the requirements of CAS, what each of the three strands encompasses, and the how and when around student completion of the experiences during the IB Diploma Program.

  8. Sep 24

    Episode 4 - 9th Grade Transition

    Will Smith, Lincoln High School Science Teacher, joins Zach for a conversation focusing on the traits of successful ninth grade students and how they make the leap into high school. They discuss the importance of time management, study skills, and the most useful characteristics Will has observed in his years teaching our first year students.

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    Episode 0 - The IB @ LHS Microcast

    A podcast hosted by Zach Mapes, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Coordinator at Lincoln High School, revolving around all things IB related. IB teachers, students, parents and school staff join in the conversation as everything from the IB entrance process to college applications is discussed. Designed as a microcast, episodes are in digestible chunks you can listen to in under ten minutes. New episodes weekly.

  10. Sep 17

    Episode 3 - Research Skills

    Alexandra Ball, Lincoln High School Librarian, joins Zach for a conversation centered around best practices for research skills and processes for students. They discuss the importance of doing research in our age of artificial intelligence and technology, as well as the many ways to access free resources at LHS.

  11. Sep 10

    Episode 2 - The Three-Box Memory Model

    Laurel Maslowski, World Experiences teacher and Social Studies Department Chair at LHS, joins Zach for a conversation centered around the three-box memory model. They discuss the inner workings of memory and retention as it relates to how students learn and provide a tangible way for parents to help their students learn to study.

  12. Sep 10

    Episode 1 - College Entrance Exams

    Niki Barnes, IB and 9th Honors Counselor at LHS, joins Zach for a conversation centered around college entrance exams. They discuss the difference between the ACT and SAT, the practice exams from each of the two major U.S. testing companies, and the weight these exams hold in the college admissions landscape.

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A podcast hosted by Zach Mapes, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Coordinator at Lincoln High School, revolving around all things IB related. IB teachers, students, parents and school staff join in the conversation as everything from the IB entrance process to college applications is discussed. Designed as a microcast, episodes are in digestible chunks you can listen to in under ten minutes. New episodes weekly.

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  • Creator
    Zach Mapes
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Zach Mapes
  • Show Website
    The IB @ LHS Microcast