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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Reporters, Correspondents, & Broadcast Analysts

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on a group of careers surrounding radio and television broadcasting.
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Other

Newswriting for Radio: Broadcast Sentence Structure

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
A fabulous Newscript.com site for broadcast news writing. You can learn how to craft the perfect sentence for radio listeners.
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University of Maryland

University of Maryland: Taking a Leading Role: Women in Broadcasting History

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about significant women in the early days of radio and television. This library exhibition features performers, writers, and executives who pioneered in the broadcasting industry. Included in the exhibit are photographs, news...
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Other

Media History Digital Library: Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of original magazines that document the evolution of the American broadcasting industry from 1896 to 1964, covering radio, television, and motion pictures.
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Other

Broadcasting and Cable Online Magazine

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting insider's look at the world of Broadcast media. You'll find everything from job opportunities to the latest news about the networks at this well designed site.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: The Romanian Revolution, Broadcast Live

For Students 9th - 10th
On December 22, 1989, the Romanian revolution was the first revolution to be broadcast live.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Edward R. Murrow Broadcasting History

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR takes a look at a biography written about Edward R. Murrow, a distinguished broadcast journalist. Features an interview with the author, excerpts from the book, and audio clips of some of Murrow's most famous broadcasts including the...
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Other

Broadcasting Board of Governors

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Promoting reliable and balanced journalism, the Broadcasting Board of Governors provides a comprehensive history, goal-set and ongoing intentions for international public broadcasting. The BBG seeks to provide unbiased and uncensored...
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Other

Bea: The Broadcast Education Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Established in 1955, the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) has expanded its scope to include all aspects of telecommunications and electronic media. Their nicely designed home page gives a good overview of covered topics.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Abc Online

For Students 9th - 10th
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation is a government owned radio and television broadcaster for the country of Australia. In addition to covering the top headlines in Australia, Asia Pacific, and the world, ABC includes content on...
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Broadcast and Sound Engineers

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about careers for broadcast and sound technicians. Includes information about the nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations.
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Other

American Broadcasting School

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore broadcasting! Investigate training opportunity in Oklahoma City offers training in studio and voice work and in preparation for delivery of newscasts.
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Other

Academy of Radio & Television Broadcasting

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interestes in a career in radio or television broacasting? The site has the training programs available at the Academy of Radio and Television Broadcasting.
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Other

Ncra: Careers in Court Reporting & Broadcast Captioning

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in exploring a career in court reporting or broadcast captioning? This site describes job responsibilities, salary, and employment outlook.
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Other

Broadcasting and Cable Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Broadcasting and Cable Online covers the latest news in the broadcasting and cable industries from an "insider" perspective.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Extra, Extra!! Mary Rowlandson's Captivity Newscast

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson will be an interdisciplinary lesson that involves both English Language Arts and Social Studies (History). The lesson will be primarily technology-based and also project-based that will have the students performing historical...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: West Virginia Public Broadcasting: West Virginia: Steam & Inspiring West Virginians

For Students 9th - 10th
West Virginia STEAM is a learning module with a series of videos designed to inspire middle and high school students to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics. They are produced by West Virginia...
Handout
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Dark Side of the Mood: Dealing With Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
This guide describes the causes of depression, its symptoms, and potential treatments (including "alternative" choices). It also debunks depression myths. Site provided by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Primary
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Books and Writing: Joseph Heller

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Australian Broadcasting Company provides the transcript of an interview with author Joseph Heller, who wrote Catch 22. He answers questions about his books Catch 22 and Now and Then and about his view on life. Excerpts...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Broadcast News Writing Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
Sentence structure and choice of words must be accessible to the ear. Conversational style, storytelling, accuracy and simplicity are hallmarks of good broadcast news writing. See sample problems and solutions for news writing.
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Other

Newswriting for Radio: Three Styles of Radio Newswriting

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A great Newscript site offering links to different styles of broadcast newswriting.
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CNN

Cnn: Anatomy of a Story

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A fun interactive site for finding out what happens in all departments of a broadcast newsroom.
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Other

Rewriting Copy

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the differences between print and radio broadcasts, as well as finding tips on writing news for radio.
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Other

Newswriting for Radio: Glossary of Terms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here are terms you should familiarize yourself with broadcast journalism or radio news is in your future.

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