I'm Not in Range
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- Author:
- Janet Yowell, Jay Shah, Malinda Schaefer Zarske
- Subject:
- Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology
- Institution Name:
- University of Colorado at Boulder
- Collection:
- TeachEngineering
- Grade Level:
- Primary
- Abstract:
In this role-playing activity, students learn how cellular phone service works, its advantages and its limitations. Students also learn about the advantages and limitations of satellite phone service. Phone communication involves many aspects of science, math and engineering, and this activity conveys to students how these technologies help people to stay better connected. Students use what they learn to understand what communication options might be available for Maya and her parents, Spacewoman Tess and Spaceman Rohan.
- Languages:
- English
- Material Type:
- Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans
- Media Format:
- Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML
- Conditions of Use:
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Resources may be used on a nonprofit, non-commercial basis by educators, without any fee or cost to access, link to and use, or in any manner alter, revise, copy, edit, translate or digitize. - Copyright Holder:
- College of Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder
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