A lesson in which students research the development of satellite technology and how it has evolved over the last 50 years. Students will examine the impact of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and discuss the role of a diverse, free media in a democratic society.

Concepts

satellites

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Additional Tags

communication technologies, lesson plans, media regulation, satellite technology, pbs, telecommunications act of 1996, satellites in orbit

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)