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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Scientists Catch the Early Bird

For Students 9th - 10th
A 100-million year old fossil was found in China. It was thought to have been a bird similar to a loon. Read more about this fantastic find.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Emu Chicks Emerge

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover something new about this unique animal! Site highlights the birth of some emerging emu chicks.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Soaring the Glory

For Students 9th - 10th
Absolutely fascinating site on an interesting cloud phenomenon called the Morning Glory! Discover something new as you learn all about this massive backwards-rolling cloud formation.
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PBS

Pbs: People and Discoveries: Kdka Begins to Broadcast 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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PBS

Public Broadcasting System: F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald

For Students 9th - 10th
A double biography of both F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald.
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Other

Byu Broadcasting: Farnsworth Society: Farnsworth Story

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of Philo T. Farnsworth, who at age twenty one developed the first electronic television, is presented by Brigham Young University where Farnsworth was a former student.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Global Citizens: Myrindah's Page

For Students 3rd - 7th
Through links all over the globe, we will create a new sense of global citizens who have pride in this beautiful planet and tolerance of all people.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Headspace 20: Architecture: Raw Materials

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource about the raw materials used for building: stone, wood, metal, and glass. Historic and modern uses are described. Includes interviews with architects and excerpts from literature relevant to the raw materials.
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Other

Museum of Broadcast Communications: Ed Sullivan Show

For Students 9th - 10th
An article discussing the history of the Ed Sullivan show.
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Other

Museum of Broadcast Communications: Ed Sullivan

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides a very thorough review of the life of variety show host Ed Sullivan (1902-1974 CE).
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Other

Oregon Public Broadcasting: Unifinished Journey: Episode 9: First Space Ra [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcript of a televised documentary about Lewis and Clark explains why Alexander Mackenzie's Voyages from Montreal served as a catalyst for their cross-continental expedition.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Chile Earthquake: Christmas Day Quake Forces Evacuations

For Students 9th - 10th
Southern Chile is rattled by a magnitude-7.6 earthquake, forcing thousands of people to evacuate coastal areas.
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Other

Voice of America: Special English Programs

For Students 9th - 10th
Special English is a Voice of America broadcast devoted to helping English language learners learn English. You'll find scripts of previous broadcasts, with audio files so that you can read along with programs as you listen. A revolving...
Website
BBC

Bbc: News: Labour's Centenary: A History of Labour

For Students 9th - 10th
British Broadcasting Corporation gives the history of the Labour Party in Great Britain. Includes audio clips from BBC broadcasts.
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PBS

Pbs: Empire of the Air: Power and Impact of Radio

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students will listen to historic news events as broadcast on radio, view current news coverage on television, and compare and contrast how those events were reported on both media by developing an essay which addresses the question "Is...
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BBC

Bbc: 1983: Thatcher Triumphs Again

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed analysis of the election of 1983 in which Margaret Thatcher was decisively re-elected. Includes audio clips from BBC broadcasts.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Exhibitions: Women Come to the Front

For Students 9th - 10th
This captivating site tells the stories of eight female journalists, photographers, and broadcasters who used their skills to help the United States on the front. Their amazing stories are interesting and the pictures enhance the...
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University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Robert Hooke

For Students 9th - 10th
The transcript of a talk given on the syndicated radio broadcast titled "The Engines of Our Ingenuity." Interesting account of Robert Hooke. Using a captivating and engaging story line, the article tells of Hooke's many interests in...
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University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: A Christian Gentleman

For Students 9th - 10th
The transcript of a talk given on the syndicated radio broadcast titled "The Engines of Our Ingenuity." The story contrasts the lives and personalities of two scientific colleagues - Robert Hooke and Robert Boyle. Discusses their...
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Hunkins Experiments

Hunkin's Experiments

For Students 9th - 10th
This amazing website provides access to 200 exciting experiments from cartoonist, broadcaster, and engineer, Tim Hunkin. Each experiment is categorized and illustrated.
Unit Plan
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Radiowaves and Electromagnetic Fields

For Students 9th - 10th
Broadcast radio waves from KPhET. Wiggle the transmitter electron manually or have it oscillate automatically. Display the field as a curve or vectors. The strip chart shows the electron positions at the transmitter and at the receiver.
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BBC

Bbc: News: June 1987: Thatcher's Third Victory

For Students 9th - 10th
British Broadcasting Corporation gives a detailed analysis of Mrs. Thatcher's historic election to a third term as Prime Minister.
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BBC

Bbc: 1979: Thatcher Wins Tory Landslide

For Students 9th - 10th
British Broadcasting Corporation gives a detailed analysis of the election of 1979 which swept Margaret Thatcher into office.
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PBS

Pbs: American Roots Music

For Students 9th - 10th
If teaching a unit about the history of popular music in America, this PBS web site supporting their four-part TV broadcast of a few years ago would make a great resource. Includes lesson plans and oral histories too.

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