When a family’s decision to gather for Christmas sends them into the heart of a storm in the remote Pacific, they wind up marooned on a fantastic island that tests each of them in ways none could ever have imagined.
- Genres
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- Adventure
- Mystery
- Themes
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- Bravery
- Comparative Literature
- Courage
- Family
- Hope
- Teamwork
- Episodes
- 20
- Avg. length
- 20 minutes
- Total
- 7.5 hours
Synopsis
When a family’s decision to gather for Christmas sends them into the heart of a storm in the remote Pacific, they wind up marooned on a fantastic island that tests each of them in ways none could ever have imagined.
Loosely based on the classic novel The Swiss Family Robinson, Hidden Island is the story of Colin, Isabel, and their kids, Jake, Emilia and Leo, a typical American family thrust into an extraordinary adventure full of wonder and mystery. Over the course of their journey, they’ll have to survive without the comforts of home and learn that their true strength comes from being a family united.
Hidden Island can be used 3rd to 5th and 6th to 8th grade level classrooms as part of an ELA curriculum. The immersive sound design, exciting adventure, and captivating writing will engage any classroom.
Buy the scripts for Hidden Island here.
PDF of Standards associated with Hidden Island classroom engagement.
Classroom Resources
Hey Educators! You’re excited to use Hidden Island in class, and maybe you’re asking yourself where do I start or what’s the best way to listen? The answer is that thousands of teachers across North America use GZM Shows podcasts in dozens of different ways for multiple grade levels, classroom-wide, for breakout groups, to reward learning, and as homework. Below, you’ll find customizable materials that support a flexible and powerful staged approach to engaging with Hidden Island. And they’re free!
