Traces the historical evolution of the diesel engine. Explains the distinction between gasoline engines and diesel engines. Discusses the uses of diesel engines. Interesting, anecdotal and well-written. (Text is the actual radio...

This is a fabulous site for learning all about writing news for the radio. Lots of links and great tips!

This site not only gives a biography of Murrow with a look at his career as a radio and television journalist, but also has 4 audio clips of actual radio reports he gave. Very interesting. Use the links at the bottom of the page.

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.

Excellent online exhibit featuring historical documents that trace Edward R. Murrow's life and career and showcase its collection of correspondence, photos, books, audiovisual, and other personal and work-related materials.

This article gives a list of strategies for moving form the field of competition to a career in sportscasting.

A 24/7 news feed of the most current, real time news by editors monitoring social media.

This site from the FCC gives information on the main focus of the Federal Communication Commission. They are responsible for most forms of communication.

Jethro Tull (1674-1741) invented a machine that helped to increase the harvest yield by planting seeds in straight lines, a vast improvement over sowing by hand that led to greater crop yields.

Help lift this Obelisk monument by designing a lever to do the job as efficiently as possible.

Learn all about the inner workings of Amateur Radio. Here you can find current programs on the air, learn about licensing, find out about government regulations, and more.

National Public Radio's official site offers hourly news audio as well as streaming audio and transcripts of some shows.

A very brief biography of Oprah Winfrey in this encyclopedia article. There is a link to her website.

Design your own trebuchet catapult, launch the sandstone balls, and destroy the castle. Decide on the size of your projectiles, where to place your trebuchet, and other factors critical to success.

Take a closer look at the space robots Spirit and Opportunity, and their scientific instruments used for exploring the surface of Mars.

A condensed biography of infamous Georgian philanthropist Ted Turner and his generous contributions to society.

Use "Dinosaur Train" to illustrate and excite your students about creating a hypothesis. Website includes a video of "Dinosaur Train", a lesson plan, and student's handout. Lesson plan includes a lab where students can practice making...

Comprehension strategies are conscious plans - sets of steps that good readers use to make sense of text. Comprehension strategy instruction helps students become purposeful, active readers who are in control of their own reading...

Text comprehension allows readers to extract or construct meaning from the written word. Students who misread words or misinterpret their meanings are at a disadvantage. Proper instruction can boost students' skills in this key area.

The National Reading Panel identified three predominant elements to support the development reading comprehension skills: vocabulary instruction, active reading, and teacher preparation to deliver strategy instruction. L .9-10.3...

Explanations, examples, defined vocabulary terms, and answers to questions about nquiry-based learning.

Explanations, defined vocabulary terms, and answers to questions about Multiple Intelligences.

This site offers a short biography of the great musical composer Glenn Miller. Includes information on his backgrounds, as well as his musical achievements.

Manually or computer generated, students can test radio waves being transmitted from a virtual radio station to a home. Study the curve, vectors, electric field, and more.