EXPEDITION PREP - COMMUNICATION
Background Information - Radio Communications
- History of radio- Timeline
- Radio terminology and abbreviations
- Fun Facts
- Understanding a Radio (electromagnetic spectrum,and radio waves)
- How a radio works (AM, FM)
- Devices that rely on Radio waves
- Radio Basic Components
- Application & examples of radio in education, and in Africa
- Helpful Links
Satellite communications
For more information on the satellite communication technology the Tire Tracks team utilized each day to broadcast this education program, go to the Inmarsat website: http://www.inmarsat.com/
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Teacher Tool Kit
Lessons and activities
- “Hello Over There” (simulate radio waves)
Adapted from: NASA
- Radio waves - Can I Hear You? (waves, radio)
Adapted from: NASA
- Say It With Space Talk (radio, communication)
Adapted from: NASA
- Waves, Waves, Everywhere (waves, radio, electromagnetic spectrum)
Adapted from: NASA
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Useful tips, advice and related discussion
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Links to content on the Kids website
As multi-media content is available, links to available information on the Kids site will be posted here.
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