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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Wheeling and Dealing

For Teachers 6th - 12th
students explore how wireless communications and other mobile technologies have changed the ways and places people work. They design 'mobile learning labs' to demonstrate how these technologies might impact their current workplace and...
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The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute Online: Guglielmo Marconi

For Students 9th - 10th
Wireless communication was around in the 1800's. Learn about Guglielmo Marconi, his discovery of wireless communication and his rewards.
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University of Oxford (UK)

Museum of the History of Science: Wireless World: Marconi and the Radio

For Students 9th - 10th
Take an historic tour through the world of radio from Marconi's first radio transmission to the beginning of television broadcasting. Read about how Marconi's invention of wireless telegraphy had an impact on those who survived the...
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Other

Marconi Corporation: Marconi Calling

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Guglielmo Marconi's life and his scientific achievements in the realm of radio and communications. Hear wireless transmissions, and use the interactive timeline to see the development and use of Marconi's achievements.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Guillermo Marconi

For Students 9th - 10th
This site chronicles the father of wireless communication. Examines his life and how his accomplishments affected both society and warfare.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Who Invented the Radio? Unraveling Its History

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the long history of the radio and the work of the many scientists who contributed to its invention.
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Handout
Great Idea Finder

The Great Idea Finder: Biography of Guglielmo Marconi

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides some short biographical information on Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937 CE). Discusses Marconi's scientific accomplishments.