Mr. Ghoujeghi's Social Studies Podcast

2nd hour French Revolution Discussion 03.03.2026 26:13 ↓

2nd discusses the French Revolution with some key questions.

Roger and Me Economics 1st hour 03.02.2025 48:36 ↓

The new class talks about the film Roger and Me and how it relates to our city's economic past.

First Government Discussion 24-25 21.08.2024 20:10 ↓

We informally discuss some basic ideas/values in our first day of government.

Saving Private Ryan Discussion 6th hour 2024 05.06.2024 46:46 ↓

6th hour discusses the film Saving Private Ryan

Selma 5th hour Discussion 30.05.2024 44:18 ↓

5th hour discusses the film Selma and the connection to the Civil Rights Movement

Selma Discussion 4th hour 30.05.2024 40:47 ↓

Our 4th hour discusses the film Selma and its connection to the Civil Rights Movement

5th Hour Platoon Discussion 03.05.2024 42:11 ↓

5th hour discusses the connections between the Vietnam War and the film Platoon.

French Revolution Discussion 12.03.2024 39:34 ↓

6th hour discusses the French Revolution and Napoleon.

Schindler's List Discussion 2024 16.02.2024 32:31 ↓

The freshman class discusses Schindler's List after viewing the film.

Transatlantic Slavery Discussion 10.01.2024 32:47 ↓

6th hour discusses transatlantic slavery and the experiences of slaves in the United States.

2023 Beecher Presidential Election 09.11.2023 1:27:44 ↓

We debated school issues and went through the election process in our annual class president election. We got most of the stages recorded. The final debate is not included but the election was won by the Wright-Williams ticket.

2nd Hour Discussion on Freedom of Speech in the Media 17.10.2023 14:53 ↓

2nd hour discusses whether there should be limitations on free speech in the media, using Tucker Carlson's former show as an example.

1st and 2nd hour discussion on Famous Free Speech Cases 12.10.2023 41:18 ↓

1st and 2nd hour talks about Tinker v. Des Moines, Schenck v. US, and Brandenburg v. Ohio.

2nd hour discussion on Westboro Baptist Church 11.10.2023 13:49 ↓

2nd hour discusses free speech in relation with the Westboro Baptist Church.

NWEA conversation 12.09.2023 10:18 ↓

2nd hour discusses their thoughts on the state of NWEA testing in the school.

Peaceful Transition of Power Socratic Circle 2023 28.08.2023 27:47 ↓

2nd hour discusses the January 6th Capitol Riots and the recent indictments of Donald Trump.

4th hour Selma Socratic Circle 31.05.2023 32:13 ↓

4th hour discusses the film Selma and its connection to the civil rights movement.

Platoon Socratic Circle 04.05.2023 32:50 ↓

4th hour discusses the Vietnam War after watching the film Platoon.

Humans Need Not Apply Discussion 2nd hour 03.05.2023 36:52 ↓

2nd hour discusses the implications of automation replacing human labor.

Humans Need Not Apply Discussion 1st hour 03.05.2023 38:21 ↓

1st hour talks about the implications of automation replacing human labor.

5th and 6th hour French Revolution Discussions 08.03.2023 1:16:50 ↓

Students show what they know about the French Revolution.

4th hour Schindler's List Discussion 28.02.2023 32:31 ↓

The freshman have their first Socratic Circle about the Holocaust and the film Schindler's list.

5th hour discussion on slavery 11.01.2023 29:59 ↓

5th hour discusses the origins of African slavery in a large group discussion.

6th hour conversation on slavery 11.01.2023 29:59 ↓

6th hour discusses the origins of African slavery in a large group discussion.

Beecher Presidential Election 2022 10.11.2022 46:34 ↓

Students participate in the quarterfinals and final of the Beecher presidential debate.