The 5th-Grade Futurists

Grayson McKinney
  • 4.7 (18)
  • Education

A podcast created by 5th-grade students from Troy, Michigan about our global goals for a better future.

  1. 01/04/2022

    New Year's Resolutions by the Fifth-Grade Futurists

    John Spencer, educator and voice of The Creative Classroom Podcast has inspired us with some “Slime-y rhetoric.” Using this SLIME acronym, the Fifth-Grade Futurists have laid out their 2022 resolutions. Come listen! Music Credit: Intro Music, "Dreams" by Violette Outro Music, "Copyright" by Sophia

  2. 05/14/2021

    Beyond Black History Month Episode 6: The Boys Talk Sports

    In this episode, John, Gabe, and Noah channel their passion for sports and discuss some of the amazing contributions Black Americans have made to the games we know and love today.

  3. 04/20/2021

    Beyond Black History Month Episode 5: Dr. Seuss' Racist Past

    Juliana, Jack, and Noah discuss the latest racist controversy about Theodore Geisel Seuss, a.k.a. Dr. Seuss. Kids need to know about the hurtful imagery and ideas espoused by the author and the difference between learning from their mistakes and carrying on with ignorant stereotypes.

  4. 04/06/2021

    Beyond Black History Month Episode 4: Mighty Brave Girls

    In this episode, the 5th-grade Futurists explore the important lives and legacies of three extraordinary women who have fought for freedom and equality for People of Color and explore a poem written by another brave girl, Amanda Gorman.

  5. 03/25/2021

    Beyond Black History Month Episode 3: What is Woke?

    The 5th-Grade Futurists share insights on the Civil Rights era, as well as what it means to be woke.

    Beyond Black History Month Episode 3: What is Woke?

  6. 03/22/2021

    Beyond Black History Month Episode 2: We Are Our History

    For every fight that's been fought to protect and continue the despicable of slavery, there have also been acts of resistance. In this episode, John, Jason, Olivia, Juliana, and Noah share why it's important to learn our history, and how to use our voices to fight for that in which we believe.

    Beyond Black History Month Episode 2: We Are Our History

  7. 03/10/2021

    Beyond Black History Month Episode 1: From Enslavement to Emancipation

    Welcome to Season 3 of our classroom production. In this episode of the Fifth Grade Futurists Podcast, we learn from Gabe and Noah about the early years of slavery in America, discuss some powerful quotes, and share a poem by Mahogany L. Browne. Cover design by Miles Music selection by Olivia

    Beyond Black History Month Episode 1: From Enslavement to Emancipation

  8. 11/25/2019

    Is Social Media Making Us More Narcissistic?

    The New York Times has been posting fresh writing prompts every school day for over a decade now, and every so often they create a themed collection like this one. Over the next few episodes, the 5th-Grade Futurists will be talking about the intersection between technology and the lives of kids like them. We hope they’ll inspire you to consider these issues and reflect by Tweeting us back at @GMcKinney2. So dive in and listen to the answers these students have come up with to the questions that have most inspired us to reflect on who we are and what we believe.

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A podcast created by 5th-grade students from Troy, Michigan about our global goals for a better future.

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  • Creator
    Grayson McKinney
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Grayson McKinney