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Dr. Diane's Adventures in LearningCicada Reunion Tour 2024 -- Meet Brood XIII on A Chicago Adventure with Dr. Diane and LynnHave you ever wondered what it feels like to witness a natural spectacle that only happens once every 17 years? From midnight adventures in Chicago's Centennial Park to loud walks through Ryerson Forest Preserve, join Lynn and Elena Coles and me as we dig deeper into the heart of the Cicada Convergence. Get to know the Brood XIII magicicadas and join us as we try to find all three species by sight and by call!You may have already been inspired by the cicada convergence this year! In the first episode of this arc, we talked...
2024-07-0534 min
Dr. Diane's Adventures in LearningThe Cicadas Are Coming -- Everything You Need To Know To Be Prepared for the ConvergenceScience, history, and gastronomy are on the menu this week! Building on our cicada episode with the buzz-worthy Dr. Gene Kritsky, co-hosts Dr. Diane and Lynn Wareh Coles unlock the secrets of the cicada convergence with a swarm of guests. First up, Sue Fliess, author of the beautiful picture book Cicada Symphony. Sue's passion for cicadas, ignited during quiet pandemic strolls, led to a treasure trove of surprising facts. Discover how these insects protect their hearing while creating their trademark music and how you can engage with these fascinating creatures. We'll guide you through Sue's research journey, en...
2024-04-1046 min
Dr. Diane's Adventures in LearningBooks as a Force for Change: Author Christy Mihaly's Adventures in LearningAuthor Christy Mihaly talks water, insect eating, and the first amendment as inspiration for her writing. We share ideas for kids (and their grown ups) about everyday steps that can make an impact for climate change. And we discuss Christy's fascinating adventures in learning.“And I think that making kids feel empowered and helping them channel the energy that they have is what we want to do. Because kids do care. Kids have an immediate, visceral, emotional reaction when they see dirty water and when they see suffering animals. They want to help. And that's where I want to...
2022-11-0933 min
Check It Out! PodcastRainbow Book MonthWHEN LANGSTON DANCES by Kaija Langley - KING AND THE DRAGONFLIES by Kacen Callender - PATIENCE, PATCHES! by Christy Mihaly - PRIDE: THE STORY OF HARVEY MILK AND THE RAINBOW FLAG by Rob Sanders - IT FEELS GOOD TO BE YOURSELF: A BOOK ABOUT GENDER IDENTITY by Theresa Thorn - GENIUS JOELENE by Sara Cassidy - POWER TO THE PRINCESS by Vita Murrow - DRAMA by Raina Telgemeier
2022-06-0816 min