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The Communications Lab

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Students build and test a type of communication system called a parabolic-dish receiver. This type of system is exactly like radio telescopes, which are discussed in our song. They explain how signals are transmitted and captured with this system.

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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