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| The Radio Timeline Project Page The advance of Science and Technology depends on individuals with a curiosity who strive to build on the work of others...NO ONE INDIVIDUAL INVENTOR INVENTED THE RADIO ! List of Inventors / Scientists you may be asked to research includes (spelling may vary slightly in your sources):
Exactly how many Inventors / Scientists you must include in your timeline will be discussed in class. Other inventors / scientists may be announced in class as well. Please take notes in class at all times!!! The discussions we have in class about radio and invention may help you in your research. Otherwise, you are on your own. The inventors / scientists listed above must be mapped as a timeline in chronological order of their contribution to the development of the radio. Additional notes and fine print: The equations that Maxwell developed to describe electromagnetism and the propagation of electromagnetic waves are beyond the scope of this course. I suggest you take a High School Physics course if you have interest in his studies. Many books and people credit Marconi alone with the invention of the radio. This is an oversimplification in my opinion. You will find out that Tesla received an important patent for the radio, and additionally many scientists built on the work of others, so that both Tesla could develop wireless transmission, and so that Marconi could further Tesla's work. Remember my belief that no one inventor or scientist built the radio, without learning from the work of others. Keep this in mind as you do your research. If you want to, skip to the notes on suggested research links....
If you do the project in Inspiration (preferred): You need to research, cite your text research with MLA style citations and report on these details below. Images can be cited with URL's.
Your timeline should begin looking something like this: (click on the image below for a larger and clearer view - sample is in progress)
Reminder: Each node needs a graphic, and an MLA cited note. All major details go in the note. The graphic for the inventor/scientist should be a picture. As may be necessary, the notes for the assignment may span two pages, therefore always check your diagram before printing using Print Preview.
If you forgot to take notes in class, follow this link for even more on exact details of what goes in each node/note/graphic. How to hand this project in to me...(Inspiration) Print both the outline (notes) and diagram (picture) views when you hand in your project. Do a print preview before you do so, as this may be multiple pages !
All notes must be in your own writing otherwise you forfeit the credit for that note. Do not use quote marks to circumvent this requirement. See my warnings on plagiarism...
Begin with:
For even more links on the complex technology of radio:
For the general history and impact on society (Inspiration bonus nodes) consider reading...  It has been said that "no other invention has changed people's lives more
than radio..."
The rest of the research on bonus nodes (Inspiration only) is on your own.... I really suggest you visit the library!
Alternate assignment (needs my approval): If you are approved to do this project using Timeliner:
For each scientist / inventor you need:
All notes and descriptions must be in your own words otherwise you forfeit the credit for that inventor. Do not use quote marks to circumvent this requirement. More details and grading of the alternate assignment will be discussed in class....please see me for this.
Helpful hint for those who need a linear date organizer ! Download this sample organizer (has an MS-Word list of inventors) to help you take notes. It is optional for your use only - DO NOT HAND IT IN TO ME ! I DO NOT WANT TO SEE IT. IF YOU DONT WANT TO USE IT, THEN DON'T USE IT. WHAT REALLY COUNTS IS THE FINAL TIMELINE ! The grid is only to help you get organized! (click on the image below for a larger and clearer view of the list of inventors / scientists)
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