Revolutions Podcast
Bibliographic
Information
Duncan, Mike. "Revolutions Podcast." n.d.
pod cast.
Description
The Revolutions Podcast is a weekly podcast series examining great political revolutions. The currently the revolution that is being presented is the American Revolution. The podcasts begins with a brief tour of the thirteen colonies called The New World and continues through Turning South which covers the arrival of the French Fleet and obtaining Savannah. The topic of the American Revolution is not completed with the last weekly podcast Turning South dated April 21, 2014 (at the time of this review). The podcasts are approximately 30 minutes each. The Revolutions Podcast is presented by Mike Duncan. He has a degree in Political Science from Western Washington University.
Quantitative Reading
Level
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease: 76.8
ATOS Level: 9.0
Qualitative Reading
Level
Purpose: Low. The purpose is explicitly stated.
Structure: Middle Low. The organization is simple, there are
explicit connections between ideas and conforms to the conventions of the
genre. Text features are essential in
understanding the content. The use of graphics is essential in understanding
the text.
Language: Middle Low. The language used is contemporary,
conversational and sometimes sarcastic. It is clear, explicit,
easy-to-understand, discipline-specific and rarely overly academic.
Knowledge Demands: Middle Low. Subject matter knowledge
requires everyday, practical knowledge and some discipline-specific content
knowledge. There are few references to/citations of other texts or outside
ideas or theories.
Content Area
Social Studies
Subject Area Tag
Social Studies, Media Item
Content Area Standard
NYS Grade 11: United States History and Government
11.1 COLONIAL FOUNDATIONS (1607– 1763): European
colonization in North America prompted cultural contact and exchange among
diverse peoples; cultural differences and misunderstandings at times led to conflict. A variety of factors
contributed to the development of regional differences, including social and
racial hierarchies, in colonial America. (Standards: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Themes:
MOV, TCC, GEO, GOV, ECO, EXCH)
11.2 CONSTITUTIONAL FOUNDATIONS (1763 – 1824): Growing
political and economic tensions led the American colonists to declare their
independence from Great Britain. Once independent, the new nation confronted
the challenge of creating a stable federal republic. (Standards: 1, 5; Themes:
TCC, GOV, CIV, ECO)
Curriculum
Suggestions
- Utilize as a tool for students that are audio learners.
- Incorporate as part of the class required reading, in lieu of text book.
Links to Supporting
Digital Content
The American Revolution
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