OK Let’s Learn
OK, Let’s Learn about books, stories, people, and tons of different topics. This is a podcast for adults and children. There’s always something new to learn.
Episodes
175 episodes
The History of Basketball
It started with two peach baskets in a gym in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1891. Today it’s one of the most popular sports in the world. OK Let’s Learn all about the history of basketball.OK Let’s Learn Facebook page:
All About Turtles
Is a reptile or is it an amphibian and what’s the difference between a turtle, tortoise and a terrapin? OK Let’s Learn all about turtles!OKLets Learn Facebook page:
The U. S. Declaration of Independence
Learn about how and why it was created and what it says. OK Let’s Learn!OKLets Learn Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/share/1ceyLWKH1A/?mibextid=wwXIfr...
The U.S. Constitution
Why did we need a constitution, what is it and what exactly does it say? OK Let’s Learn!Support the podcast:https://www.patreon.com/OKLetsLearn?utm_ca...
August’s Top 20 Moments
When you think of August what moments in history do you think of? OK Let’s Learn!OK Let’s Learn Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/share/1JFHmJhkkq/?mibextid...
The U.S. Bill of Rights
What are these rights and how many are there? 10 or 26? Who set them up and when and why? OK Let’s Learn!OK Let’s Learn Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/sh...
Transportation Word Origins
Where did the words Turnpike, dashboard, van, taxi or even car come from? OK Let’s Learn 20 Transportation words we use every day but have no idea where they came from.OK Let’s Learn Facebook page:
The History of Fantasy Sports
Why is it called Rotisserie Baseball? When, where, who and why was it created? Today’ it’s a 50 billion dollar business played by 300 million people around the globe. OK Let’s Learn all about Fantasy Sports.OK Let’s Learn Facebook page:<...
All About Raccoons
This masked intruder in our neighborhoods has amazing abilities and it’s much more than just invading our garbage cans! OK Let’s Learn all about another backyard animal - the raccoon!OK Let’s Learn Facebook page:
All About Crows
They are loud, but VERY smart. How are they different from Ravens and why exactly do they group together in the thousands in our neighborhood trees at dusk? OK Let’s Learn!Ok Let’s Learn Facebook page:
What Makes A Great Middle Grade Novel?
A look inside the novels that kids can’t put down and why they work. The best 2nd - 6th grade novels have mastered the reader’s experience, are written well, have great characters and have an amazing story. OK Let’s Learn!OK Let’s Learn ...
All About Rabbits
Is a bunny a rabbit and what about a hare? OK Let’s Learn everything about our furry friends!OK Let’s Learn Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/share/19CanvTm...
The Cicada Killer Wasp
Want to get rid of that annoying noise at night in the summer? Get some of these wasps! And you won’t believe how these wasps go on their killing spree! And btw- what’s the difference between a bee, wasp, Yellow jacket, and a hornet? OK Let’s L...
The Odyssey
Before you see the movie, here in less than 30 minutes is Homer’s classic Greek story. Will Odysseus find his way home?OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel:https://youtube.c...
The Fall of Troy and The Trojan Horse
Ever wondered what happened after The Iliad and before The Odyssey? Here it is! OK Let’s Learn all about The Fall of Troy and The Trojan Horse.OK Let’s Learn YouTube Channel:
The Iliad
The epic Greek story by Homer. Everything you wanted to know about this classic is here including the whole story itself. This is the first of a trilogy of classic Greek stories that will include the Fall of Troy and the Odyssey.OK Let’s...
The Vikings
From 793 to 1066 AD, they spread fear throughout Northern Europe, yet they had a profound impact on daily life from farming, to trade to early Atlantic exploration. OK Let’s Learn all about the Vikings.OK Let’s Learn Facebook page:
Wombat Waiting by Katherine Applegate, Book 9 Episode 1
Our first book in our Summer Book Club Series. Go out and buy the book and come back for commentary on this great middle grade novel. This episode covers pages 1-100.OK Let’s Learn Facebook page:
The Battle of Lexington and Concord- The Shot Heard ‘Round the World
The first battle of the Revolutionary War. What happened? OK Let’s Learn all the moment to moment details of this one day- April 19th, 1775.OK Let’s Learn Facebook page:
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
The true events- what really happened as Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Dr. Samuel Prescott galloped through the night of April 18, 1775 prior to the “Shot Heard Round the World” OK Let’s Learn what really happened that amazing night.OK...
The Boston Tea Party
Was it really about a tax on tea? In fact now the tea was cheaper. 150 men risked their lives on December 16, 1773 and set in motion a new country. OK Let’s Learn all about The Boston Tea Party.OK Let’s Learn Facebook page:
Diary of a Worm By Doreen Cronin
OK Let's Learn and offer commentary on this great picture book from 2003. Go out and get this book and let’s revisit it. What’s the best and worst moment, funniest and creative moment, let’s talk about this funny picture book from Doreen Cronin...
The Jersey Devil
OK Let’s Learn and Listen to the story of the mythical creature- The Jersey Devil down in the Pine Barrens. Is this a legend, a folktale or is he real? Let’s find out..,OK Let’s Learn Facebook page: