Les élèves ont pour tâche de mettre en application l'apprentissage approfondi lors de la création d'un balado. En première partie, les élèves discutent d’un roman qu’ils ont pu lire en classe. En seconde partie, les élèves expliquent le processus de création de leurs balados. Le tout est cadre du cours de Français Immersion 8e année et est complété uniquement en français.

Students are asked to create a podcast applying the Deep Learning mindset. In the first part, students will discuss their chosen books that they have read in class. In the second part, students are asked to explain the process of creation of their podcast. This task is completed only in French as part of the Grade 8 French Immersion course.

Épisode #235: R & R Reviews (2) (en français) - Roman et Robyn discutent de leurs romans

Les élèves ont pour tâche de mettre en application l'apprentissage approfondi lors de la création d'un balado. En première partie, les élèves discutent d’une attente des diplômés catholiques qu’ils ont choisi. En seconde partie, les élèves expliquent le processus de création de leurs balados. Le tout produit dans le cadre du cours d’Enseignement religieux en Immersion française 8e année et est complété uniquement en français.

Students are asked to create a podcast applying the Deep Learning mindset. In the first part, students discuss a chosen Catholic Graduate Expectation. In the second part, students are asked to explain the process of creation of their podcast. This task is completed only in French as part of the Grade 8 Immersion Religious Studies class.

Épisode #282: Un membre soucieux de sa famille par Reid et Wesley

Dans le cadre du club de balados de l’école, les élèves participants sont invités à créer un balado ayant comme sujet un intérêt personnel. Qu’est-ce que vous en pensez? Écrivez-nous pour partager vos opinions et commentaires.

As part of the school's podcast club, participating students are invited to create a podcast with a personal interest topic. What do you think? Write to us to share your opinions and comments.

Episode #323: The Fnaf Lore Explained by Quinn, Ainsley, Rohan, Noah, Mack, and Nicholas

Épisode #377: Trenton T. et Mia X. discutent de leurs romans

As part of the school's podcast club, participating students are invited to create a podcast with a personal interest topic. What do you think? Write to us to share your opinions and comments.

Dans le cadre du club de balados de l’école, les élèves participants sont invités à créer un balado ayant comme sujet un intérêt personnel. Qu’est-ce que vous en pensez? Écrivez-nous pour partager vos opinions et commentaires.

Episode #399: School Bus Graveyard (SBG) by Nicholas, Rohan, and Mack (1)

Episode #400: School Bus Graveyard (SBG) by Mack, Rohan, and Apollo (2)

As part of the school's podcast club, participating students are invited to create a podcast with a personal interest topic. What do you think? Write to us to share your opinions and comments.

Dans le cadre du club de balados de l’école, les élèves participants sont invités à créer un balado ayant comme sujet un intérêt personnel. Qu’est-ce que vous en pensez? Écrivez-nous pour partager vos opinions et commentaires.


Episode #422: Hockey by Noah N. (8)

Grade 12 student Kanata Gracia explores Apollo Milton Obote; a towering figure in Uganda's struggle for independence. From his early days as a firebrand nationalist to his pivotal role in unifying diverse factions, Obote's journey mirrored the very aspirations of a nation yearning for self-determination. Join us as we uncover the strategic maneuvering, impassioned speeches, and relentless dedication that defined Obote's efforts to liberate Uganda from colonial rule and usher in an era of sovereignty.

Sources used for this presentation: 
- East Africa Living Encyclopedia. Uganda History. (n.d.). https://www.africa.upenn.edu/NEH/uhistory.htm
- Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (2025, March 11). Milton Obote. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Milton-Obote
- Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (n.d.). Buganda. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/place/Buganda
- President Apollo Milton Obote - state house Uganda. State House Uganda - Government of Uganda. (2023, August 1). 
https://statehouse.go.ug/the-state-house/past-presidents/president-apollo-milton-obote/
- Statute Law Database. (1986, July 1). Uganda Independence act 1962. Legislation.gov.uk. 
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/10-11/57#:~:text=1962%20CHAPTER%2057%2010%20and,to%20legislative%20powers%20in%2


Episode 423: African Resistance Movements - Milton Obote

As part of the Grade 12 World History unit exploring African Resistance movements, Grade 12 student Jada Nyanor explores Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, a titan of Pan-Africanism and the architect of Ghana's independence. From his early days as a student and activist, deeply influenced by the ideas of Marcus Garvey and W.E.B. Du Bois, to his relentless "Positive Action" campaign, Nkrumah ignited a fire that would spread across Africa. Join us as we unpack the strategic brilliance, charismatic leadership, and unwavering commitment that propelled Ghana to become the first sub-Saharan African nation to break free from colonial rule, setting a powerful precedent for liberation movements throughout the continent.

Sources used for this episode: 

Lincoln University. (n.d.). Kwame Nkrumah Digital Information Site. Lincoln University. https://www.lincoln.edu/langston-hughes-memorial-library/kwame-nkrumah-digital-information-site.html


Nkrumah, K. (1963). Africa must unite. Council for Contemporary African Studies. https://ccaf.africa/books/Africa-Must-Unite-Kwame-Nkrumah.pdf

Lawson, A. A. (2010). Kwame Nkrumah’s quest for Pan-Africanism: From independence leader to deposed despot (Master’s thesis, Wichita State University). Wichita State SOAR. https://soar.wichita.edu/bitstream/handle/10057/3731/t10102_Lawson.pdf


Swarthmore College. (n.d.). Ghanaians campaign for independence from British rule, 1949-1951. Global Nonviolent Action Database. https://nvdatabase.swarthmore.edu/content/ghanaians-campaign-independence-british-rule-1949-1951

Stanford University. (n.d.). Nkrumah, Kwame. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute. https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/nkrumah-kwame


University of Wisconsin. (2024, March 16). Kwame Nkrumah: Wrestling with Nonviolence. The Nonviolence Project. https://thenonviolenceproject.wisc.edu/2024/03/16/kwame-nkrumah-wrestling-with-nonviolence/

GhanaWeb. (2023, January 8). Today in History: Kwame Nkrumah declares Positive Action campaign. https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Today-in-History-Kwame-Nkrumah-declares-Positive-Action-campaign-1691780


Mérida, M. (n.d.). Imperialism, Decolonization, and Kwame Nkrumah. Avery Research Center. https://avery.charleston.edu/imperialism-decolonization-and-kwame-nkrumah-by-mateo-merida/

University of Pretoria. (2022). Kwame Nkrumah and the Pan-African Ideal: Debates and Contestation. African Journal of Political Science. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajps/article/view/243089/229905


Mensah, E. O. (2016). Kwame Nkrumah and the Independence of Ghana. The Journal of Pan African Studies, 9(4). https://jpanafrican.org/docs/vol9no4/JuneJuly-5-Mensah.pdf

Getachew, A. (2019). Kwame Nkrumah and the Quest for Independence. Dissent Magazine. https://www.dissentmagazine.org/article/kwame-nkrumah-and-the-quest-for-independence/


University of Pretoria. (2022). Kwame Nkrumah and the Pan-African Ideal: Debates and Contestation. African Journal of Political Science. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajps/article/view/243089/229905

Mérida, M. (n.d.). Imperialism, Decolonization, and Kwame Nkrumah. Avery Research Center. https://avery.charleston.edu/imperialism-decolonization-and-kwame-nkrumah-by-mateo-merida/


Lartey, S. (2024). The Influence of Kwame Nkrumah in Promoting Pan-Africanism: Linking Various Freedom Fighters for the Cause with Future Recommendations. The African Review. https://www.africanreview.org/articles/the-influence-of-kwame-nkrumah-in-promoting-pan-africanism/

Episode 424: African Resistance Movements - Dr. Kwame Nkrumah

Welcome to "History Uncovered" an episode dedicated to understanding the darkest chapters of human history, not to dwell in despair, but to learn from the past. In this episode, we confront two harrowing instances of genocide that shook the late 20th and early 21st centuries: the Rwandan Genocide of 1994 and the ongoing genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Albeit very briefly, Charlotte looks into the historical roots, the brutal mechanisms of violence, and the devastating human cost of these events, examining how ethnic tensions, political opportunism, and, tragically, international inaction allowed these horrific crimes against humanity to unfold.

This episode was produced by Grade 12 student Charlotte Cooper as part of her CHY4U History course - as part a unit that looked at the Holocaust and other Genocides in Human History. 

Sources used for this episode: 
Astoundz. (2023, August 3). Genocide in Darfur - Holocaust Museum Houston. Holocaust
Museum Houston. https://hmh.org/library/research/genocide-in-darfur-guide/
Darfur, Sudan. International Criminal Court. (n.d.). https://www.icc-cpi.int/darfur
Lawal, S. (2024, April 7). Remembering the Rwandan genocide 30 years on – how did it
happen? Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/7/30-years-on-what-led-to-
the-rwandan-genocide
Nachtwey, J. (2011, April 6). When The World Turned Its Back: James Nachtwey’s reflections
on the Rwandan Genocide. TIME. https://time.com/3449593/when-the-world-turned-its-
back-james-nachtweys-reflections-on-the-rwandan
Reid, K. (2024, March 5). Rwandan genocide: Facts, faqs, and how to help. World Vision.
https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/1994-rwandan-genocide-facts
United Nations. (n.d.). Outreach Programme on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
and the United Nations. https://www.un.org/en/preventgenocide/rwanda/historical-
background.shtml?
World Peace Foundation. (2025, January 3). The new crisis in Darfur: What America, the
African Union, and the UN can do to stop the killing - World Peace Foundation.
https://worldpeacefoundation.org/blog/the-new-crisis-in-darfur-what-america-the-african-
union-and-the-un-can-do-to-stop-the-killing/



What led to the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda? | CMHR. (n.d.). CMHR.
https://humanrights.ca/story/what-led-genocide-against-tutsi-rwanda

Episode 428: History Uncovered - A Brief Look at the Genocides in Rwanda and Darfur

Join me for Moonshot: The Story of Apollo 11, a journey through the drama, science, and legacy of the first Moon landing. From Cold War rivalries to the heroics behind the scenes, discover how Apollo 11 changed history and what it means for our future in space.

This podcast episode was produced by Hayden Larkin, a Grade 12 student, for his World History course (CHY4U) and was submitted as his Rich Summative Task. For this assignment, students were to select any number of topics covering The World from 1950-Present.

This episode used a clip of "The Adventure" by Angels and Airwaves as its transition. 

Sources used for this episode: 

AMNH. “Apollo 11: What Scientists are Still Learning.” American Museum of Natural 
History, 8 July 2019, https://www.amnh.org/explore/news-blogs/apollo-11-scientific-
legacy. Accessed 19 May 2025.
Angels & Airwaves. The Adventure. 01 January 2006, https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=JMl8cQjBfqk. Accessed 23 May 2025.
“Apollo 11.” The Planetary Society, https://www.planetary.org/space-missions/apollo-11.
Accessed 19 May 2025.
Botkin-Kowacki, Eva. “Apollo 11 at 50: How the moon landing changed the world.” The
Christian Science Monitor, 2019, 
https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/91017384/Apollo_11_at_50_How_the_moon_landi
ng_changed_the_world_CSMonitor.com-libre.pdf?1663112480=&response-content-
disposition=inline%3B+filename
%3DApollo_11_at_50_How_the_moon_landing_cha.pdf&Expires=1747673319&Sign. 
Accessed 19 May 2025.
Howell, Elizabeth. “Missions to the moon: Past, present and future.” Space, 15 July 2023,
https://www.space.com/all-moon-missions. Accessed 19 May 2025.
Jennings, Tom, director. APOLLO: Missions To The Moon. 2019. 2020. YouTube, 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxiPO4CJQRo. Accessed 19 May 2025.

Episode 430: CHY4U - RST - The Moonshot - The Story of Apollo 11

How to bake a cake? How to draw a parabola? What to do when you’re bored? All of us have 
probably asked ourselves this question before but something we all have in common is where 
we turn to to find that answer. Youtube! A perfect place to share ideas with visual 
representations. Except, how did that come to be? Who came up with the idea to have an 
international video sharing website? Well in today’s episode we will be covering the history of 
Youtube along with all the ups and downs and the amazing features of this incredible website.  

This episode was researched and produced by Grade 12 student Sonali Balkaran for her CHY4U World History Course RST; where students had to explore a topic from 1950-Present that was part of Billy Joel's or Fallout Boy's "We Didn't Start the Fire" (1989) or (2024) 

Sources Used for this Episode: 
Greeves, Scott, and Mustafa Oz. "YouTube in higher education: comparing student and instructor
perceptions and practices." Edited by Jean-Pierre Thibaut. Frontiers. Last modified 
January 7, 2024. Accessed May 26, 2025. 
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/education/articles/10.3389/feduc.2023.1330405/full.
"Hate speech policy." Google. Accessed May 20, 2025. 
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2801939?hl=en&ref_topic=9282436.
"History of YouTube – How it All Began & Its Rise." Vdocipher. Last modified May 24, 2024. 
Accessed May 16, 2025. https://www.vdocipher.com/blog/history-of-youtube/.
Milmo, Dan. "'Britain's most racist YouTuber' has channel terminated." The Guardian. Last 
modified September 1, 2021. Accessed May 16, 2025. 
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channel-terminated.
"The 20 Best Educational YouTube Channels in 2025!" Amberblog. Last modified April 21, 
2025. Accessed May 26, 2025. https://amberstudent.com/blog/post/top-10-educational-
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"YouTube and Education: Leveraging the Platform for Learning Beyond the Classroom." Lords 
University. Accessed May 26, 2025. https://www.lordsuni.edu.in/blog/youtube-and-
education


Episode 431: CHY4U - RST - The History of YouTube

Today, we're taking a look back at a dramatic twelve days in the autumn of 1956, when the Hungarian people dared to defy the Soviet Union. We'll explore the hopes, the heroism, and the ultimate tragedy of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, an uprising that briefly promised freedom but was brutally crushed by Soviet tanks. Join us as we uncover the story of a nation's desperate struggle for sovereignty and the lasting impact of its defiant stand against an empire. 

This episode was produced by Grade 12 student Derek Jolliffe for his CHY4U World History class RST. Students were tasked with researching a topic from 1950-Present that was in Billy Joel's or Fallout Boy's "We Didn't Start the Fire" (1989) or (2024) 

Sources used for this episode: 
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/november-4/soviets-put-brutal-end-to-hungarian-revolution

https://2001-2009.state.gov/r/pa/ho/time/lw/107186.htm

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-hccc-worldhistory2/chapter/the-hungarian-uprising/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAVPXle1--g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPXi4DDLqLo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqImvCnO15w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsTWqvumQCo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFXO2XEAFiQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxZmZFVzB_E

Songs in the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cGNnFj_jvw 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BO2UYNBaEY

Episode 432: CHY4U - RST The 1956 Hungarian Revolution

Today, we confront a searing episode that laid bare the deep-seated tensions of race, policing, and justice in America: the Rodney King incident and the 1992 Los Angeles Riots. We'll delve into the brutal beating of Rodney King by LAPD officers, captured on a now-infamous videotape, and the shocking acquittal of those officers that ignited an explosion of civil unrest, violence, and destruction across Los Angeles. Join us as we examine the complex factors that led to these events and their enduring impact on conversations about systemic racism, police accountability, and community relations that continue to resonate today. 

This episode was produced by Grade 12 Student Jada Nyanor has part of her CHY4U World History course RST. In this assignment students needed to select and research a topic from 1950-Present that was in either in Billy Joel's or Fallout Boy's "We Didn't Start the Fire" (1989 or 2024)

Episode 433: CHY4U - RST LA Riots & Rodney King (1992)

In this episode Grade 12 Student David Wamba explores the rebellious legacy of J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the
Rye" (1951)_ — a book that gave teens a voice, shocked adults, and changed how we talk about mental health, identity, and truth. Discover why it’s more than just a banned book — it’s a historical symbol of youth expression.

This episode was produced by David for his CHY4U World History course RST - where students were challenged to select a topic from 1950-Present that appears in Billy Joel's or Fallout Boy's "We Didn't Start the Fire" (1989 or 2024) 

Sources Used for this Episode: 

- https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Catcher-in-the-Rye
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Catcher_in_the_Rye
- https://medium.com/@sec220/the-role-of-catcher-in-the-rye-in-john-lennons-assas
sination-4216033a75ed

Episode 434: CHY4U - RST - J. D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye"

This episode, Grade 12 Student Hasham Renjbal dives into the rise, reign, and fall of ISIS, one of the most violent terrorist organizations in modern history. From their origins in post-war Iraq to their global media machine and brutal tactics, we look at how they gained power, ruled through fear, and what their legacy means today.

This episode was researched and produced by Hasham as part of his CHY4U World History course RST - where students were challenged to research a topic from 1950-Present that was either in Billy Joel's or Fallout Boy's "We Didn't Start the Fire" (1989 or 2024) 

Sources used for this episode: 
- https://www.jstor.org/stable/26907414?searchText=ISIS&searchUri=%2Faction
%2FdoBasicSearch%3FQuery%3DISIS%26so
%3Drel&ab_segments=0%2Fbasic_search_gsv2%2Fcontrol&refreqid=fastly-
default%3A6b2b8d1bfd3486149b83d5f121a6470e&seq=3
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%2Faction%2FdoBasicSearch%3FQuery%3DISIS%26so
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default%3Ac35adef26c70723851394b9a2b5eef42
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- https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=AUjHb4C7b94&t=1089s&ab_channel=VICENews


Episode 435: CHY4U - RST - The Rise, Reign, and Fall of ISIS

This podcast episode dives into the complex history behind the Berlin Wall, as well as the pop 
culture, media, and various art pieces that came from it. It will be revealed how the wall evolved 
into a powerful cultural artifact through its influence on music, film, literature, and visual art. 
This episode will include fun facts about the wall and its influence on pop culture from the 1960s
and onwards, even until 2025. Although the Berlin Wall was a symbol of the harsh division 
between East and West Germany, the two sides were connected in many ways. Some of those 
connections were protests through visual art and music performances that helped push the 
wall’s eventual collapse in 1989. 

This episode was researched and produced by Grade 12 Student Dani Taylor for her CHY4U World History RST. 

Sources used for this episode:
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monument. Antiquity, 67(257), 709+. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A15143722/AONE?
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Dimitriou, M. (2019, December 6). Dancing on the Berlin Wall | An Interview with Tracy Howe 
from Legendary Canadian Synth-pop Act Rational Youth. Post-Punk. https://post-
punk.com/an-interview-with-tracy-howe-from-legendary-canadian-synth-pop-act-rational-
youth/
Donovan, T. (2023, December 23). Romantic Melancholy Underneath the Guard Towers of the 
Berlin Wall: The Meaning Behind “Heroes” by David Bowie. American Songwriter. 
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the-berlin-wall-the-meaning-behind-heroes-by-david-bowie/
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Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/28/movies/homevideo/escape-from-east-
berlin-reissued-five-decades-later.html
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Department of English Language and Literature. 
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lang=en
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and after the Border Closure of August 1961. Journal of Contemporary History, 39(1), 
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Episode 436: CHY4U - RST - Pop Culture, Media, and The Berlin Wall

In this episode, Grade 12 Student Liam Short takes a deep dive into the rise and fall of the Communist Eastern Bloc from 1945 to 
1989 and beyond. In this episode, Liam will cover several Eastern Bloc countries and their 
history; a brief Pros and Cons list of being part of the Eastern bloc; World Views; Ways of Protest 
against the Soviets; Economic Stability; and lastly how it ended and the effects of its collapse.

This episode was researched and produced by Liam for his CHY4U World History RST. 

Sources used for this episode: 
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deutschland.de, 4 March 2025, https://www.deutschland.de/en/topic/culture/gdr-
east-germany. Accessed 30 May 2025.
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Remembrance, eng.ipn.gov.pl/en/brief-history-of-poland#1945.
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Episode 437: CHY4U - RST - The Rise and Fall of the Eastern Bloc (1945-89)

In this 50min episode Mr Maillet outlines and provides details on everything you need to know for your Gr 10 Canadian History Exam! Listen, Learn and study all at once! 

Episode 438: CHC2D/P Exam Review for 2025 - Mr Maillet

In this episode, Grade 12 student Kaleb Galatia explores the "Forgotten War" - also known as the Korean War. Discover the brutal and pivotal Korean War in this concise episode. We'll explore its origins, key moments, and lasting impact on the Korean peninsula and global politics – a conflict often overshadowed but never truly resolved.

Kaleb did not submit sources or a discripton for his episode. This episode was produced as part of his RST Summative Task for his CHY4U World History course, looking at events from 1950-2023 that were included in Billy Joel's 1989 "We Didn't Start the Fire" or Fallout Boy's 2023 remake. 

Episode 439: CHY4U- RST The Forgotten War - Korea

In this podcast, grade 12 student Angelina Ilievska provides a brief abstract into the
complexities of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, also known as North Korea. Since
the Korean War, often dubbed ‘’the Forgotten War’’, by the media, North Korea has founded one
of the most longstanding dictatorships in modern history. In this podcast, Angelina goes into
detail on the creation of North Korea, the dynasty that plays the strings of its people, the history
behind each leader, and the impact they’ve each had on the nation’s domestic and international
conditions.

Sources used for this episode:
Link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l249j-O1Tb2ZlXLr6BCjH7Uh6JvC_O5D/view

Episode 440: CHY4U - RST - The Tumultuous Imperialism of the Kim Dynasty, the Korean War, and its Impact on North Korea

In 2005 a woman published a love triangle romance novel surrounding a vampire,
human, and werewolf, this one novel would later become one of the biggest movie
franchises to ever exist, even being up there with Harry potter and The lord of the Rings.

If you’ve never heard of Twilight or read the books or seen the movies, then strap in
because you spider monkeys are coming along for a wild ride. Grade 12 student Shaily Marion takes you on the ups and downs of the Twilight Saga. 

Sources used for this episode:
Meyer. Stephnie. The Twilight Saga. Little, Brown and Company. 2005. Print.

Mcellon. S. A. (2023, June 26) A Thorough Analysis of ‘The Twilight Saga’: Though its

not very good. Medium.

https://medium.com/@sydneymcclellon21/a-thorough-analysis-of-the-twilight-sag

A-it-s-not-very-good-4416f4bac2bd

Vampire. (n.d.) Fandom. https://twilightsaga.fandom.com/wiki/Vampire

Reagin. N. R. ( n.d.) Twilight and History. The Book Store for Turner Publishing.

https://turnerpublishing.com/products/twilight-and-history?srsltid=AfmBOoqthOf

Ag6MfB7NOhHr4cCKaxDdKk_p8PfkmgND2J10qZah5pPO2

Klein. S. (n.d.) Twilight: Changing the Business and Culture of Contemporary Cinema.
Forbes & Fifth.

https://www.forbes5.pitt.edu/article/twilight-changing-business-and-culture-conte

mporary-cinema

Fawzia. K. (2022, July 2) Twilight: 9 Historical References and Events in the Series.
Screenrant. https://screenrant.com/twilight-movies-historical-references-and-events

Episode 441: CHY4U - RST - The Twilight Saga & Its Cultural Influence

Unpacking the Blast: Negligence and the Beirut Explosion
It wasn't an act of war, but a preventable tragedy. This episode unravels the story behind the Beirut explosion, examining how years of negligence, corruption, and the unsafe storage of 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate led to one of the largest non-nuclear blasts in history, and the ongoing fight for justice. 

Listen as Grade 12 student Reema Mohebati brings the listener back to August 4, 2020 in her episode submitted as part of her RST for CHY4U World History since 1500. 

Sources used were not submitted by the student. 

Episode 442: CHY4U - RST - Negligence and the Beirut Explosion

Before Beatlemania swept the globe, there was a spark. In this episode, Grade 12 Student Erik Thalenhorst transports listeners back to the 1960s and is formatted in a series of audio clips from the time period. He convinced his peers to start in the episode. Cast:
-Erik Thalenhorst: Various Male Reporters, Murray K and Ringo Starr
-Luca Foladore: George Harrison 
-Dyson Fegan: Paul McCartney
-Curtis Symons: John Lennon
-Chelsea Thalenhorst: Daisy the Hippie and Female Reporter
- Charles Gill: Other Voices 

Sources Used: 
https://www.museumofyouthculture.com/beatlemania/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_impact_of_the_Beatles
https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/what-did-the-beatles-say-about-charles-manson-helter-
skelter
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a10284914/beatles-royal-variety-
performance/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-GJ74TKig0
https://www.beatlesbible.com/1963/10/13/beatlemania-begins-sunday-night-at-the-london-
palladium/
https://www.beatlesbible.com/1963/06/07/live-odeon-cinema-glasgow/
https://www.beatlesbible.com/1963/10/07/live-caird-hall-dundee/
https://fab4taxitours.com/news/famous-quotes-from-the-beatles/
https://www.beatlesbible.com/1963/10/13/beatlemania-begins-sunday-night-at-the-london-
palladium/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzPGsz0xtjk
https://garryberman.medium.com/the-beatlemania-years-as-heard-on-new-york-radio-
69f98aec8474
https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/how-beatlemania-gripped-after-fab-32093045
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/sep/29/beatlemania-screamers-fandom-teenagers-
hysteria
https://www.edsullivan.com/artists/the-beatles/
https://japantoday.com/category/features/japan-yesterday/the-beatles-storm-the-nippon-
budokan-in-1966
https://pguru12.medium.com/how-the-hippie-movement-brought-eastern-religion-to-america-
b82f5f780434
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6wmiPIa88c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGUK2agwUPs
https://www.beatlesbible.com/1969/07/01/john-lennon-crashes-his-car-in-scotland/
https://webgrafikk.com/blog/john-and-yoko/yokos-stolen-camera/
https://www.the-paulmccartney-project.com/1970/04/newspapers-announce-that-paul-
mccartney-has-quit-the-beatles/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3vs3zFA3E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONYVxatB1U4
https://www.rogersjones.co.uk/cy/articles-and-features/2020/the-beatles-rock-memorabilia
This epsiode sound bites from:
The Beatles. She Loves You. Parlophone, 1963.

The Beatles. Love Me Do. Parlophone, 1962.

The Beatles. Twist and Shout. Please Please Me. Parlophone, 1963.

The Beatles. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown). Rubber Soul. Parlophone, 1965.

The Beatles. Yellow Submarine. Revolver. Parlophone, 1966.

The Beatles. Within You Without You. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Parlophone, 1967.

The Beatles. The Long and Winding Road. Let It Be. Apple Records, 1970.

The Beatles. The End. Abbey Road. Apple Records, 1969.

The Beatles. Come Together. Abbey Road. Apple Records, 1969.

Episode 443: CHY4U - RST - The Beatles & The Beginning

The collapse of the Berlin Wall was more than just a wall coming down; it was the beginning of the end for the Cold War and a new chapter for Europe. Join Grade 12 student Tristan Addison-Rodriquez as he explores the factors that led to this monumental event, its immediate impact on Germany and the Soviet Bloc, and its enduring legacy on global politics and the human spirit.

Sources used for this episode were not provided by the student. 

Episode 444: CHY4U - RST - The Fall of the Berlin Wall

This episode of The Kingdom of Reflections podcast explores the cultural, historical, 
and ethical significance of The Beatles. It traces the band from post-war Liverpool to global 
fame and explores how their contributions, as well as their appearance, helped drive the great 
social upheavals of the 1960s. Using key historical thinking concepts such as
continuity/change, perspective, cause/consequence, and ethical dimensions, the episode 
reveals how The Beatles moved beyond being artists. They evolved into symbols of change, 

Join Gr 12 student Charlotte Cooper as she takes you on this evolving journey that all started with a new sound on the radio. 

Sources used for this episode: 
Coman, Claudiu, et al. “How Did the Beatles Impact Cultural Movement on Different 
Generations?” Frontiers in Communication, vol. 9, Jan. 2025, 


Corry, Jessica. “THE BEATLES AND THE COUNTERCULTURE.” TCNJ JOURNAL OF 
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP, by David Venturo and Department of English, vol. XII, 
Mar. 2010, joss.tcnj.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/176/2012/04/2010-Corry.pdf.

www.historic-
newspapers.com/blogs/article/beatles-timelineSamples, Ijli. “A History of the Beatles.” Historic Newspapers, 7 Apr. 2020, .

www.beatlesbible.com/historyThe Beatles Bible. “Days in the Life: The Ultimate Beatles’ History! | the Beatles Bible.” The 
Beatles Bible, 7 Mar. 2024, .

www.oxfordbibliographies.com/display/document/obo-
9780199757824/obo-9780199757824-0085.xml“The Beatles.” Obo, .

www.ebsco.comwww.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/beatles“The Beatles | EBSCO.” EBSCO Information Services, Inc. | , 

“The Lasting Influence of the Beatles on Popular Culture - Edubirdie.” Edubirdie, 28 Dec. 
2024, hub.edubirdie.com/examples/the-beatles-impact-on-pop-culture-essay.

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stories/what-made-beatles-global-stars“What Made the Beatles Global Stars?” National Museums Liverpool, 


Episode 445: CHY4U - RST The Beatles & Their Cultural Impact

Echoes of Vietnam: A War That Changed Everything
The Vietnam War was a defining moment of the 20th century. In this short listen, we touch upon the major events, the challenging terrain, and the deep divisions it caused at home and abroad, leaving a lasting legacy on politics, society, and the way future conflicts were viewed. Join Grade 12 student  Taiki Mossman as he walks us through this important conflict during the Cold War. 

No sources were submitted by the student for this episode. 

Episode 446: CHY4U - RST - A Brief Look at the Vietnam War

In April 1992, Los Angeles erupted. When four LAPD officers were acquitted in the brutal beating of Rodney King, decades of simmering racial tension, inequality, and frustration boiled over. For six devastating days, the city became a battleground of protests, looting, and arson, leaving a lasting scar on its landscape and a profound question mark over justice in America. This 120-second snapshot by Grade 12 student Tyson O'Niel explores the flashpoint and the immediate aftermath of this pivotal moment in US history.

Sources used were not submitted by the student. 

Episode 447: History in 120 Seconds: The 1992 LA Riots

Join Mr Maillet as he we explores the groundbreaking life of Elsie MacGill, Canada's pioneering "Queen of the Hurricanes." Born in Vancouver in 1905, MacGill shattered barriers to become the world's first female aircraft designer and aeronautical engineer.

Despite being struck by polio during her university years, MacGill's determination never wavered. She went on to play a crucial role in Canada's World War II effort, overseeing the production of over 1,400 Hawker Hurricane fighter planes that helped turn the tide of the war.
But MacGill's legacy extends far beyond aviation. As a founding member of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada, she helped shape policies that advanced women's rights for generations. From breaking engineering barriers in the 1940s to championing equality in the 1960s, MacGill's story is one of resilience, innovation, and unwavering advocacy.

Discover how a young woman from British Columbia rose to become one of Canada's most influential engineers and social advocates, leaving a lasting impact on both our skies and our society.

This episode was made possible by the gracious support of the St. Peter High School Parent Council for their funding to receive a Maono Caaster Lite AU-AM200-S1  recording set up. Mr Maillet produced this episode to test the equipment on a Chromebook to better support students during the upcoming Academic Year. 

Image Rights: Cover, True Comics, “Queen of the Hurricanes, Elsie MacGill”
January 1942

Episode 448: Queen of the Hurricanes - Elsie MacGill

Les élèves ont pour tâche de mettre en application l'apprentissage approfondi lors de la création d'une baladodiffusion. En première partie, les élèves font une entrevue avec un athlète canadien qu’ils personnifient. En seconde partie, les élèves expliquent le processus de création de leurs baladodiffusions. Le tout est cadre du cours de Français Immersion 7e année et est complété uniquement en français.

Students are asked to create a podcast applying the Deep Learning mindset. In the first part, students are doing an interview with a Canadian athlete which they personify. In the second part, students are asked to explain the process of creation of their podcast. This task is completed only in French as part of the Grade 7 French Immersion course.

Épisode #19: Entrevue avec Tessa Virtue par Ava S. et Lily-May

This bilingual podcast channel is an on-the-ground look from inside the classroom linked to the outside world. It is the daily explorations of our students on how learning takes place, heard from their voices. These podcasts are unscripted and represents authentic students' reflections. 

It is produced by St. Peter Catholic High School in Orléans, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

**All comments are moderated and read. Inappropriate comments will be removed. Formely ASH Reflections.**
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Cette chaîne bilingue de balados offre un regard unique et expérientiel du processus d’apprentissage se déroulant à l'intérieur de la salle de classe tout en étant tourné et ouvert vers le monde extérieur. Ces balados ne sont pas scénarisés et représentent les réflexions authentiques des élèves.

Cette chaîne est produite par l’école secondaire catholique St. Peter à Orléans, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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