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University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Big Diesel Engines

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Newswriting for Radio: Avoiding "Cop Talk"

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a fabulous site for learning all about writing news for the radio. Lots of links and great tips!
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Radio News: Edward R. Murrow

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Newswriting for Radio: Leads & Teases

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Tufts University: The Life and Work of Edward R. Murrow

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent online exhibit featuring historical documents that trace Edward R. Murrow's life and career and showcase its collection of correspondence, photos, books, audiovisual, and other personal and work-related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.
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Sports News You Can Use: Moving From Competition to Sportscasting

For Students 9th - 10th
This article gives a list of strategies for moving form the field of competition to a career in sportscasting.
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NBC

Nbc: Breaking News and Top Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
A 24/7 news feed of the most current, real time news by editors monitoring social media.
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Federal Communications Commission: Major Initiatives

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the FCC gives information on the main focus of the Federal Communication Commission. They are responsible for most forms of communication.
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Open Door Team

Open Door Web Site: Jethro Tull and the Seed Drill

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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PBS

Pbs: Nova: Lever an Obelisk

For Students 3rd - 8th
Help lift this Obelisk monument by designing a lever to do the job as efficiently as possible.
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Arrl: The National Association for Amateur Radio

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: National Public Radio

For Students 9th - 10th
National Public Radio's official site offers hourly news audio as well as streaming audio and transcripts of some shows.
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Black Past

Black Past: Winfrey, Oprah

For Students 9th - 10th
A very brief biography of Oprah Winfrey in this encyclopedia article. There is a link to her website.
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PBS

Pbs: Nova: Destroy the Castle

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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PBS

Pbs: Nova: Anatomy of a Space Rover

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a closer look at the space robots Spirit and Opportunity, and their scientific instruments used for exploring the surface of Mars.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Robert Turner

For Students 9th - 10th
A condensed biography of infamous Georgian philanthropist Ted Turner and his generous contributions to society.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: A Colorful Hypothesis

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Seven Strategies to Teach Students Text Comprehension

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Ad lit.org: Key Literacy Component: Text Comprehension

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: What Works in Comprehension Instruction

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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...
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Concept to Classroom: Workshop: Inquiry Based Learning

For Teachers 1st - 9th
Explanations, examples, defined vocabulary terms, and answers to questions about nquiry-based learning.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Concept to Classroom: Tapping Into Multiple Intelligences

For Teachers K - 1st
Explanations, defined vocabulary terms, and answers to questions about Multiple Intelligences.
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PBS

Pbs: Jazz: Glenn Miller

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a short biography of the great musical composer Glenn Miller. Includes information on his backgrounds, as well as his musical achievements.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Radio Waves & Electromagnetic Fields

For Students 9th - 10th
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.

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