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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Timeline of Electricity and Magnetism: 1890 1899

For Students 9th - 10th
Scientists discover and probe x-rays and radioactivity, while inventors compete to build the first radio.
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Tech Target

Search Networking: Local Area Network

For Students 9th - 10th
A simple definition of the term, "Local Area Network," or "LAN" including hyperlinked terms.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Who Invented the Radio? Unraveling Its History

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the long history of the radio and the work of the many scientists who contributed to its invention.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Invention of the Week: Alexander Graham Bell

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a biographical sketch of Alexander Graham Bell and his inventions. Find out about Bell's patents in addition to the telephone.
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Other

Research in Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
Research In Motion (RIM) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. RIM technology powers the BlackBerry wireless platform.
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Get Safe Online

Get Safe Online: Smartphones and Tablets

For Students 9th - 10th
Most people do not think their mobile phone is a security risk. However, smart phones and phones that use wireless connections such as Bluetooth are susceptible to security threats unless they are configured properly. This resource...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Wi Fi

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a complete overview of WiFi technology. Includes history, uses, advantages and disadvantages, and security issues. Also gives the REAL origin and meaning of the term "WiFi"!
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Great Idea Finder

The Great Idea Finder: Biography of Guglielmo Marconi

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides some short biographical information on Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937 CE). Discusses Marconi's scientific accomplishments.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum: Famous Americans: Samuel Morse

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn brief information concerning Samuel Morse, inventor of the telegraph, who was featured on the two cent postage stamp.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: What Is a Personal Device Classroom?: Lesson 2

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This lesson describes how to integrate personal devices in the classroom.
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Curated OER

Research in Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
Research In Motion (RIM) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. RIM technology powers the BlackBerry wireless platform.
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Curated OER

Introducing the Latest Black Berry Devices

For Students 9th - 10th
Research In Motion (RIM) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. RIM technology powers the BlackBerry wireless platform.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Reginald A. Fessenden House

For Students 9th - 10th
Reginald Fessenden (1866-1932) was an inventor who worked for a time in Thomas Edison's workshop. His most notable inventions made possible the transmission of audio sounds via radio waves, and included many other radio-related...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Guglielmo Marconi

For Students 9th - 10th
(1875- ) Italian electrical engineer famous as the inventor of wireless telegraphy
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Guglielmo Marconi

For Students 9th - 10th
(1874-1937) Italian inventor and Nobel Prize winner for his invention of wireless telegraphy.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Marconi

For Students 9th - 10th
Engineer and inventor, born near Bologna, Italy, in 1875. He developed material results in wireless telegraphy.
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Marconi Nally Young

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Creators of the radio

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