EIRSAT-1 Radio Resource (Part 1a) "Fundamentals of Radio Communication"
Added: 28 Sep 2023
Contributor:
Oide
Resource type:
Presentation
1a: Fundamentals of Radio Communication.
Learn about radio communication as the key to understanding satellite communication. This step comprises two engaging presentations (and a supporting PDF document) that make the world of radio waves accessible to learners of all backgrounds.
The “Fundamentals of Radio Communication” presentation includes background about satellite communication, amateur radio, and a short history of mobile phones. All to coincide with the launch of EIRSAT-1, Ireland’s first satellite!
How it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Science
Strand: 2. Earth and Space
Strand unit: 8. Space Exploration: Impact on Society
Suggestions for use: 1a: Fundamentals of Radio Communication. Learn about radio communication as the key to understanding satellite communication. This step comprises two engaging presentations (and a supporting PDF document) that make the world of radio waves accessible to learners of all backgrounds. The “Fundamentals of Radio Communication” presentation includes background about satellite communication, amateur radio, and a short history of mobile phones. All to coincide with the launch of EIRSAT-1, Ireland’s first satellite.
- SC
- Physics
Strand: 04. Waves
Suggestions for use: 1a: Fundamentals of Radio Communication. Learn about radio communication as the key to understanding satellite communication. This step comprises two engaging presentations (and a supporting PDF document) that make the world of radio waves accessible to learners of all backgrounds. The “Fundamentals of Radio Communication” presentation includes background about satellite communication, amateur radio, and a short history of mobile phones. All to coincide with the launch of EIRSAT-1, Ireland’s first satellite.
- SC
- Computer Science
Strand: S1. Computers and Society
Suggestions for use: 1a: Fundamentals of Radio Communication. Learn about radio communication as the key to understanding satellite communication. This step comprises two engaging presentations (and a supporting PDF document) that make the world of radio waves accessible to learners of all backgrounds. The “Fundamentals of Radio Communication” presentation includes background about satellite communication, amateur radio, and a short history of mobile phones. All to coincide with the launch of EIRSAT-1, Ireland’s first satellite. (context/background for micro:bit activity)
- JC
- Coding Short Course
Suggestions for use: 1a: Fundamentals of Radio Communication. Learn about radio communication as the key to understanding satellite communication. This step comprises two engaging presentations (and a supporting PDF document) that make the world of radio waves accessible to learners of all backgrounds. The “Fundamentals of Radio Communication” presentation includes background about satellite communication, amateur radio, and a short history of mobile phones. All to coincide with the launch of EIRSAT-1, Ireland’s first satellite. (context/background for micro:bit activity)
