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University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 1391: The Johnstown Flood

For Students 9th - 10th
The explanation of why the South Fork Creek dam broke causing the famous disaster. This is a transcript of an accompanying radio broadcast.
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University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 1266: Chicago Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
A new look at an old fire. How did it really start? Site presents some modern questions. This is a transcript of an accompanying radio broadcast.
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University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 1362: Flying Across the Atlantic

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discussing the early flights across the Atlantic. This is a transcript of an accompanying radio broadcast.
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University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 1359: History of Windmills

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides a brief account of the history of windmills, their origins and types. This is a transcript of an accompanying radio broadcast.
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University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 954: Moses Austin's Lead

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the beginning of the American lead industry started by Moses Austin, a Texas pioneer. This is a transcript of an accompanying radio broadcast.
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Article
University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 1624: Garrett Morgan

For Students 9th - 10th
Article focusing on Garrett Morgan, inventor of the traffic signal, gas mask, and an innovative hair straightener. This is a transcript of an accompanying radio broadcast.
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Article
University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 522: Jan Matzeliger

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Jan Matzeliger, an African-American inventor who revolutionized the shoe manufacturing industry. Read about his early troubles and how he graciously lived his life. This is a transcript of an accompanying radio...
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University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 158: Lewis Latimer

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of African-American inventor, Lewis Latimer. Read about his association with both Hiram Maxim and Thomas Edison in developing the incandescent light bulb. This is a transcript of an accompanying radio broadcast.
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University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 326: Colonial Women Inventors

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on two Colonial women inventors. This is a transcript of an accompanying radio broadcast.
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University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 1499: Domesticating Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
This article names six factors that must exist in order for a species to be domesticated by humans. Includes analysis of diet, growth rate, breeding, personality, disposition, and social structure. This is a transcript of an accompanying...
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Article
University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 695: John Ericsson

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of John Ericsson, a man who invented in three countries over most of a century. He invented an early locomotive, a hot-air engine, screw propeller, and the Monitor, which was used in the Civil War. This is a transcript of an...
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Ibis Communications

Eyewitness to History: London Celebrates Ve Day, 1945

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the description of the celebrations in London on V-E Day in May, 1945. In addition, listen to the radio broadcast of the surrender of Germay.
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Other

Wbur: This Year in Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
This Web site allows you to listen to radio broadcasts of various documentaries about the conflict in Jerusalem. Photographs, maps, articles, and news are also available detailing the history of the Holy City.
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Website
BBC

Bbc News: Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
This site covers the latest news, issues and events occuring in the Middle East. Content includes BBC radio broadcasts, in-depth reports, and video.
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Article
University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 1252: Interchangeable Parts

For Students 9th - 10th
A fun-to-read article on the history of interchangeable parts. Find out that Eli Whitney was not the first to have this manufacturing idea, but he capitalized on it. This is a transcript of an accompanying radio broadcast.
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Article
University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Count Rumford

For Students 9th - 10th
A transcript, from a syndicated radio broadcast, that discusses the life and scientific accomplishments of Count Rumford. An anecdotal account of Rumford's contribution to our understanding of heat. Contains a good deal of biographical...
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Article
University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Rudolf Diesel

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting account of Rudolf Diesel and his invention of the diesel engine. The text is the actual transcript of a syndicated radio broadcast called "Engines of Ingenuity." Outstanding information on Diesel and his engine invention.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Common Application for Undergraduate College Admission

For Teachers 9th - 10th
SCU uses StoryCorps' tested interviewing techniques-combined with outstanding radio broadcasts and animated shorts-to support high school students in the development of identity and in drawing connections between their unique strengths...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Kipsigis

For Students 9th - 10th
Kipsigis are the southernmost and most populous of the Kalenjin peoples of Kenya. The term "Kalenjin" (lit. "I say to you") was coined in radio broadcasts and at political rallies during the late colonial period, at a time when political...
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Other

Federal Communications Commission: About the Fcc

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the FCC provides an in-depth look at the Federal Communications Commission and the job it performs.
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Other

The Mercury Theatre on the Air

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen to many of the original Mercury Theatre of the Air broadcasts, with Orsen Welles, John Houseman, Agnes Moorehead and others. Also on the site you can find broadcasts of many of the programs from Campbell Playhouse, which is what...
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Website
Other

Madison Media Institute

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in exploring a media career? The site has training opportunities in electronic media, including radio and TV broadcasting, and recording and multimedia technology programming.
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PBS

People and Discoveries: Lee De Forest

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography on audion inventor, Lee de Forest, from childhood on. Hyperlinks to additional information about the radio and broadcasting.
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Other

Real Audio en Espanol

For Students 9th - 10th
A link to all the hispanic countries with their radio and TV stations available through RealAudio. With luck you may find a weather broadcast live on a station you're listening to. Interesting either way!

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