Overview
This lesson describes the extensive use of radio waves. Students will learn that radio frequencies have numerous applications, and require government regulation to prevent interference and unfair competition. In addition, students will have a chance to investigate their own questions regarding radio.
NGSS Standards
HS-PS4-2 Evaluate questions about the advantages of using a digital transmission and storage of information
HS-PS4-5 Communicate technical information about how some technical devices use the principles of wave behavior and wave interactions with matter to transmit and capture information and energy
Materials
- Student computers
- Large sheets of paper
- Markers
- Magnets
- Tape
- Frequency allocation table or puzzle pieces
Keywords
- Radio frequencies
- Allocation
- FCC
- NTIA