Spot on Science
Spot on Science, hosted and produced by Margaret Cavalier, is a reoccurring special segment in NewsDepth, a news show for kids across Ohio. The short videos focus on earth science stories that align with Ohio Learning Standards.
Spot on Science is a recipient of 2018 Gold Award from the Parents’ Choice Foundation.
“As the smart and able host of Spot on Science, Margaret Cavalier makes talking about science as comfortable as chatting around the kitchen table.... Cavalier introduces a topic, explains how we know what we know, and provides practical and relatable analogies, often with a dose of humor. Margaret Cavalier’s Spot on Science, is absolutely spot on.”
NewsDepth
Margaret’s main gig is producing NewsDepth for Ideastream Public Media. NewsDepth is an interactive digital series that breaks down the biggest news stories into teachable lessons for students in 4th to 6th grade. Reoccurring special segments in the show further connect students with state curriculum standards.
Each week NewsDepth asks students to engage with the show by writing letters and participating in online polls - teaching digital literacy in a fun way.
NewsDepth has become a known and loved free resource for hundreds of teachers across the state and has been recognized by industry professionals, having received several regional Emmy awards and a 2018 and 2020 Gold Award from the Parents’ Choice Foundation.
“It’s refreshing to find news being done right – balanced, fair, interactive, and occasionally humorous. What’s highly commendable is that NewsDepth will, hopefully, foster an interest in news, media — and above all, media literacy for young viewers.”
Watch more special segments along with full episodes of NewsDepth here.