Eighth graders study the radio and where it came from.  In this American History lesson plan, 8th graders explore the history of the radio.  Students create an invention that will be useful to them today.

Students research and discuss the history of the telephone, radio, and light bulb. In this invention history lesson, students access Internet sites to explore the inventors and the invention of the telephone, the radio, and the light...

Learners research the telegraph. In this telegraph activity, students review the history of the telegraph. Learners complete radio wave experiments. Students work in pairs to complete 3 sound exercises.

Students practice taking surveys to answer different questions about radio.  In this communications lesson plan, students brainstorm to create questions they can ask strangers about how often they listen to their radio....

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a selection, then complete 7 multiple choice questions. Students may click on an answer button for immediate feedback. Worksheet is labeled ESL, but is not exclusive.

Students research and write reports about inventions and inventors. They develop graphic organizers to organize their information, and create reports on the impact of inventors and inventions.

Here’s a great idea: Have your class members create presentations about a grammar issue! “English Project” is a colorful, student-produced PowerPoint focused on passive voice. The presentation could be used as a lesson and as a model for...

In this research skills instructional activity, students use the appropriate reference to answer the questions. There are 5 questions on this page.

In this ESL worksheet, students focus on the usage of passive voice. Students complete 10 fill in the blank sentences using the interactive website when finished.

Wireless communication was around in the 1800's. Learn about Guglielmo Marconi, his discovery of wireless communication and his rewards.

Read about Guglielmo Marconi's life and his scientific achievements in the realm of radio and communications. Hear wireless transmissions, and use the interactive timeline to see the development and use of Marconi's achievements.

Take an historic tour through the world of radio from Marconi's first radio transmission to the beginning of television broadcasting. Read about how Marconi's invention of wireless telegraphy had an impact on those who survived the...

At this site from The Nobel Foundation you can read about the life and scientific work of Guglielmo Marconi. This man was recognized for his work in "the development of wireless telegraphy". He received the Nobel Prize in Physics in...

This exhibition explores the development, rise, and adaptation of the radio and its impact on American culture.

A number of distinguished scientists had a hand in the discovery of "wireless telegraphy," but it was the work done by Guglielmo Marconi that is credited with providing the basis of radio as we know it today.

Discusses the long history of the radio and the work of the many scientists who contributed to its invention.

This site chronicles the father of wireless communication. Examines his life and how his accomplishments affected both society and warfare.

Provides some short biographical information on Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937 CE). Discusses Marconi's scientific accomplishments.

Creators of the radio

An Italian inventor who is best known for his development of a radio telegraph system.

The Nobel Foundation provides a lecture given by Nanny Froman at the Royal Swedish Academy of Science in Sotckholm, Sweden. "Marie and Pierre Curie and the Discovery of Polonium and Radium" is organized into several sections including:...

John Ambrose Fleming was an electronics pioneer who invented the oscillation valve, or vacuum tube, a device that would help make radios, televisions, telephones and even early electronic computers possible. A brilliant innovator,...

An in-depth look at inventions and developments that had an impact on telecommunication.