Jun 28
Science Genius Rap Battles: Awesome New York Students Engage In Educational Rap-Offs (VIDEO)
Posted in: Today's ChiliWe are in love with these ninth graders, who apparently spend their class time writing science-related rhymes with their teacher in preparation for an epic end-of-year rap battle.
It’s part of a pilot program that uses rap music to teach science in 10 New York City public schools, created by Dr. Chris Emdin of Columbia University’s Teachers College.
“The people who most embrace hip-hop culture are the same populations who are most disinterested in school and disinterested in science,” Emdin told CBS News.
Post a Comment