U3 Creating Podcasts & Audio Stories

Explore how voice, sound, and structure shape meaning. Learn interview and script skills, record and edit audio, and publish a polished multi-episode podcast.

Unit Goals

• Explore the role of voice and sound in shaping meaning.
• Learn the basics of audio recording, editing, and mixing.
• Develop skills in scriptwriting, interviewing, and collaborative storytelling.
• Understand copyright, fair use, and Creative Commons licensing in media production.

Major Deliverable: Podcast Series Project

• Create a 2–3 episode podcast series in teams.
• Episodes may include interviews, storytelling, or discussions on school/community topics.
• Submit finished MP3s + a brief reflection on process and copyright use.

Resources: Podcast Series Rubric ·