Curated OER
Telegraphy
Students research the telegraph. In this telegraph lesson, students review the history of the telegraph. Students complete radio wave experiments. Students work in pairs to complete 3 sound exercises.
Curated OER
Marconi and the Radio: Reading Comprehension
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.
University of Oxford (UK)
Museum of the History of Science: Wireless World: Marconi and the Radio
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...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Guglielmo Marconi Biographical
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...
The Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute Online: Guglielmo Marconi
Wireless communication was around in the 1800's. Learn about Guglielmo Marconi, his discovery of wireless communication and his rewards.
Other
Canada's Digital Collections: Marconi
Marconi tells the story of how he sent the first wireless signal across the Atlantic in 1902.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Marconi Radio 1897
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.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Guillermo Marconi
This site chronicles the father of wireless communication. Examines his life and how his accomplishments affected both society and warfare.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: America in the 1920s: Machine: Radio
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Rescue at Sea
Companion website to the PBS documentary on the collision of two ships in 1909 and the reliance on the newly invented telegraph for rescue.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Lee De Forest
This Wikipedia encyclopedia article on Lee de Forest discusses his life and his invention of the triode (or audion), which laid the foundation for radio.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Lodge's Experiment
Sir Oliver Lodge's experiment demonstrating the first tunable radio receiver was an important stepping stone on the path toward the invention of a practical radio.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Timeline of Electricity and Magnetism: 1890 1899
Scientists discover and probe x-rays and radioactivity, while inventors compete to build the first radio.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Famous Americans: Samuel Morse
Learn brief information concerning Samuel Morse, inventor of the telegraph, who was featured on the two cent postage stamp.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Guglielmo Marconi
(1875- ) Italian electrical engineer famous as the inventor of wireless telegraphy
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Guglielmo Marconi
(1874-1937) Italian inventor and Nobel Prize winner for his invention of wireless telegraphy.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Marconi
Engineer and inventor, born near Bologna, Italy, in 1875. He developed material results in wireless telegraphy.
Great Idea Finder
The Great Idea Finder: Biography of Guglielmo Marconi
Provides some short biographical information on Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937 CE). Discusses Marconi's scientific accomplishments.