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Science Sampler: Radio-wave inquiry with web-controlled receivers

Science Scope—April/May 2007

This article describes a web-enhanced investigation of radio waves suitable for upper middle school science students that correlates with the National Science Education Standards. In this engaging lesson, students are involved in science inquiry using internet-linked instruments to observe and study electromagnetic radiation, one of the fundamental forces of nature. It follows the learning cycle phases of exploring, inventing or introducing, and applying a concept (Abraham 1997). This investigation builds on previous work by incorporating the unique twist of having students use high-quality, web-controlled receivers (Wise 2006, 2007).
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