Other
Newswriting for Radio: Leads & Teases
If you need to write a radio news story, you must stop here. You can find all you ever needed to know and more on how to be a great radio journalist.
Other
The Society of Environmental Journalists
This newsletter-style site is the online home of The Society of Environmental Journalists. Their motto, "An organization of journalists for journalists" should tell you all you need to know about the kind of help and support you will...
Other
Skyrock
The "premier rap radio," Skyrock is a young adult, music-based radio. You can listen to the radio, email questions, read the top 10 playlist.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Actors, Producers, and Directors
Along with information about Directors, this site evaluates the Nature of Work, Working Conditions, Employment, Training, Other Qualifications, Job Outlook, Earnings, Related Occupations, and Additional Information for Actors and Producers.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: How Is a Radio Wave Emitted?
This illustrated essay from A Science Odyssey Web site explains the science behind radio waves, including the role of electrons and electromagnetic fields.
Other
General Anzeiger Online (Bonn)
Comprehensive information about regional news, sports, culture, economy, education, weather, etc.
Other
El Castellano: Las Radios en Espanol, Pais Por Pais
More than 100 Spanish-speaking radio stations, listed country by country, that can be accessed on the internet. A great way to develop skills in listening comprehension! Some sites may be inactive, but the majority are up and running....
National Institutes of Health
Paediatrics & Child Health: Impact of Media Use on Children and Youth
This article from Paediatrics & Child Health provides research about how television, radio, music, video games and the Internet impact media on children and youth.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Golden Age of Radio in the Us
This exhibition explores the development, rise, and adaptation of the radio and its impact on American culture.
National Academy of Engineering
Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century: Radio and Television
Learners explore radio and television in the 20th century. Some topics investigated are cathode-ray tubes, radio broadcasting, and high-definition televisions. The resource consists of historical information, a timeline, and a personal...
PBS
Mpr: Keillor, Ventura Become Literary Odd Couple
This site from Minnesota Public Radio discusses Keillor's book that tells a story resembling the life and career of Gov. Jesse Ventura and includes numerous links to audio clips of Keillor discussing the book, Ventura's response,...
Digital History
Digital History: Formation of Modern American Mass Culture
A mass culture developed in America in the 1920s due to several factors. Read about the influence of radio, movies, and spectator sports in the adoption of common speech. Find out about the creativity of the time in literature and music.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: America in the 1920s: Machine: Radio
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: Radio
This multi-stanza poem describes scenarios where a radio was stolen out of a car.
PBS
Pbs: Technology at Home
Travel back in time to find out when everyday items such as a computer, radio, or telephone first appeared in homes. You can also connect to links about the people who invented these items.
Other
Federal Communications Commission: Major Initiatives
This site from the FCC gives information on the main focus of the Federal Communication Commission. They are responsible for most forms of communication.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Satellite Radio
Wikipedia offers an encyclopedia article focused on satellite radio. Content includes a focus on satellite radio in the United States and Britain.
PBS
Pbs: Technology Slider
This site provides a view into the American home over the past 100 years and illustrates the role technology played in daily life.
PBS
Pbs: People and Discoveries: Kdka Begins to Broadcast 1920
This site from PBS details the history of radio and KDKA (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) the first radio station to offer programming. Mentions: advertising, NBC Radio, mass culture.
PBS
People and Discoveries: Lee De Forest
A biography on audion inventor, Lee de Forest, from childhood on. Hyperlinks to additional information about the radio and broadcasting.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Marie Curie
This site, which happens to be in Spanish, probes into the life and works of Marie Curie. Discover her accomplishments and how they impacted society.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Guillermo Marconi
This site chronicles the father of wireless communication. Examines his life and how his accomplishments affected both society and warfare.
PBS
Pbs: Science Odyssey: Radio Transmission
PBS site explores radio transmission and provides a fun activity to go along with it. (Shockwave required) Click on links to discover more about the early years of radio, how radio waves are emitted, what the difference is between AM and...
Other
David Holt: The Roots of Mountain Music
This is a short history of the major influences that have combined to create mountain music, one of which is minstrel music. Provides a good decription of minstrel music in general. Includes names and descriptions of specific songs,...