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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Riding the Radio Waves

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners examine the basic concepts of radio waves and magnetic fields. They study how the AM radios are built and demonstrate the concepts of amplitude and frequency.
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Article
Creative Science Centre

Creative Science Centre: A Voice on a Sunbeam

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is described a simple process to 'put a voice on a sunbeam' and transmit it over a distance. It is a fascinating example of amplitude modulation of light using sound vibrations. It then describes how the modulated light is detected...
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Handout
Ohio State University

Huron's Review of C. Krumhansl's Cognitive Foundations

For Students 9th - 10th
This book review clearly states in the first paragraph what is not included as part of the text. The book centers its content around the "perception of key." The author is known for her "probe-tone" method, which is defined. For a book...
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Website
Other

Synthesis Definitions

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes all different types of synthesis, including FM, additive, AM, subtractive, granular, RM, and wavetable.
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Article
Other

The Tonal Center/diatonic Scales

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive summary of basic music theory. Commentary is thorough yet practical. Information on tonality, chords, scales, cadences, etc. This pages is on diatonic scales.
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Article
Stanford University

Percussion Fm Synthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting site on the technical side of FM synthesis, including how to make different sounds. For either the very curious or very advanced student.
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Website
Other

Tutorial for Frequency Modulation Synthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
Exactly what it says - a tutorial for FM synthesis. Includes information on calculating sidebands, C:M ratios, and calculating the fundamental frequency.
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Handout
Other

Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.