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Hedy Lamarr led a double life. Best known as an actress, Lamarr was also a brilliant inventor, responsible for the technology found in Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth. After studying primary and secondary source materials, groups conduct an experiment to test radio waves.
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- Be sure to include the Bombshell documentary, either by watching it in class or assigning it as homework if all class members have internet access at home
- Use in history classes during a study of World War II or in science classes as part of Women's History Month in March
Classroom Considerations
- Requires extra prep time to gather materials not usually found in the classroom like a remote-controlled car and its remote control device
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- The plan is richly detailed and carefully scaffolded
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