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- 10th
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Students explore how radio functioned as "the television of a generation". They also know what goes into making a radio play. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the controversy over the recent FCC vote to loosen restrictions on media ownership. After researching the background and position of local radio stations, students evaluate and make recommendations about free speech. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider the purpose of talk radio and examine its importance in the new democratic Iraq. They enact mock talk shows based on current events and reflect on the value of free speech and the role audience members play in radio programs. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students examine types of sounds and observe differences in vibrations, volume and travel. They conduct experiments with sound and music and consider the history and roles of radio. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students work together in groups to recreate an old time radio play. They practice portraying a character different from themselves. They discover the roles of actors as one comes to speak to their class. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students examine the basic concepts of radio waves and magnetic fields. They study how the AM radios are built and demonstrate the concepts of amplitude and frequency. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 9th
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Students study magnetic fields, sound waves and how AM radios work. They determine the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves, and define amplitude and frequency of waveforms. They watch demonstrations that introduce them to these concepts. Full Review »
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- 6th - 7th
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Students explore the importance of radio in history. As they explore the purpose of radio, students compare and contrast present-day radio with the past. In groups, students plan and produce audio-taped auditions for a radio station. They write for radio through summarizing interviews and creating reports. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students create a radio drama based on an event or period in history. After reading and listening to radio plays, they work in groups to select a historical event or period in history to research. They create sound effects, research and write commercials, and record their radio plays using an iPod and a voice recorder to broadcast for the class. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 5th
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Students experience the creativity required to make old time radio shows. They listen to radio shows, assess the sounds and determine what objects are responsible for them. For homework, they experiment with sounds that household objects can make Full Review »
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