AOE Weekly Update Podcast

Alex Robbins
  • 5.0 (4)
  • EDUCATION FOR KIDS
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

This weekly podcast details current and upcoming events at The Academy of Exploration with Springfield Public Schools. Each week features guests sharing their experience and learning within AOE.

  1. 2D AGO

    February 23, 2026

    In this episode, we hear about three more testable questions as we prepare to start our experiments. Also mentioned: Explore opportunities and registration window.

    19 min

  2. FEB 12

    February 16, 2026

    In this episode, we detail the specifics of our participation in the science fair, including additional dates and times students may be required to be present in order to participate or receive awards and prizes. Explore registration, which opens on March 4th, is also mentioned.

    25 min

  3. FEB 5

    February 9, 2026

    In this episode, we discuss students' testable questions for the science fair and the variables and controls within each. Also mentioned: opening date for Explore 2026 registration.

    16 min

  4. JAN 22

    January 26, 2026

    This week, we discuss an author visit by Taryn Souders, as well as upcoming writing units and the addition of new clubs to AOE.

    21 min

  5. JAN 15

    January 19, 2026

    In this episode, we discuss our Teambuilder field experience at Bass Pro Shops as well as our first set of inquiry lessons for our science fair preparation. Also mentioned: getting assistance with AMI day materials.

    20 min

  6. JAN 8

    January 12, 2026

    Our first episode of the New Year! This week, we discuss our back-to-school team builders as well as the Discover unit, including when your child needs to be available to attend the science fair.

    27 min

  7. 12/18/2025

    January 5, 2026

    Preparing for the first week back from Winter Break, we will be out of school from December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026. When we return, the Discover Unit will begin, along with pod switches and preparations for the March science fair.

    18 min

  8. 12/11/2025

    December 15, 2025

    This week's episode discusses the end of our Motivate Unit, including our Give Back field experiences on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Our Winter Spirit Week has been officially announced, and our Winter Breakfast Party is among the Upcoming Events.

    22 min
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This weekly podcast details current and upcoming events at The Academy of Exploration with Springfield Public Schools. Each week features guests sharing their experience and learning within AOE.

Information

  • Creator
    Alex Robbins
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Alex Robbins
  • Show Website
    AOE Weekly Update Podcast