Tune Into Radio

 

Radios have been around for almost 150 years, and they remain a major communications means for people around the world. Tune into these activities to learn about radios.

 

CONNECT:

• Discover radio facts for kids at https://kids.kiddle.co/Radio
• What are different kinds of radio? Find out at https://www.techwalla.com/articles/about-different-types-of-radios
• Look at some early crystal radios at https://kids.kiddle.co/Crystal_radio
• Watch how radios work at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drLxfjqZHVo

 

CREATE:

• Try these kids-friendly children’s radio music at https://tunein.com/radio/Childrens-Music-c530749/
• Listen to 9 great online radio shows for kids; get the list at http://www.educational-freeware.com/news/radio-for-kids.aspx
• Download this app to listen to Kidjam: https://www.kidjamradio.com/
• Become the family radio DJ by following these directions: https://www.realplaycoalition.com/activities-for-kids/radio-dj/

 

CARE:

• How safe are baby radio monitors? Find out at https://www.fcc.gov/engineering-technology/electromagnetic-compatibility-division/radio-frequency-safety/faq/rf-safety
• Follow  these Internet radio safety tips for kids: https://www.searchrpm.com/internet-safety-for-kids/kid-and-teen-resources/internet-radio-safety-tips-for-kids
• Learn how walkies talkies can help kids stay safe and build their independence: https://midlandusa.com/kids-walkie-talkies/
• Get the answers to frequently asked questions about the safety of radiofrequency (RF) and microwave emissions from transmitters and facilities regulated by the FCC: https://www.fcc.gov/engineering-technology/electromagnetic-compatibility-division/radio-frequency-safety/faq/rf-safety

 

CAREER:

Tune onto a great radio career by checking out these websites:

• https://beonair.com/careers/radio
• https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/Occupations/Occupation-profile.aspx?keyword=Radio%20and%20Television%20Announcers&onetcode=27301100&location=UNITED%20STATES&onet=27301100
• https://www.jobmonkey.com/broadcastjobs/radio-production/
• https://careertrend.com/list-different-jobs-needed-operate-radio-station-26987.html

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Let’s Hear It for Radio

Radio is a vital communication channel around the world, not just for entertainment but also for education. Tune into these informative and fun activities about radios.

CONNECT:

• Discover radio facts for kids at https://kids.kiddle.co/Radio
• Watch the history of radio at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdfrC7zz8Nc
• Find out how radios have served as educational tools: https://resources.instructure.com/courses/7/pages/instructional-radio
• Explore old time radio game shows at https://www.otrcat.com/quiz-and-game-old-time-radio-shows
• Minecraft has a radio station; watch it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ytg-BkZ1RA

CREATE:

• Practice your listening skills through is collection of audio activities: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/eyfs-listening-skills/zbc4y9q
• Listen to classics for kids on these radio stations: https://www.classicsforkids.com/more/radio.php
• Do you have a two-way radio? Here are some fun games for kids to play with these radios: https://blog.techwholesale.com/2016/06/09/games-to-play-with-kids-using-two-way-radios/
• Be creative with these radio craft ideas for kids: http://www.preschoolactivities.us/radio-craft-idea-for-kids/
• You can make a radio transmission, and learn how radios work, following this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drLxfjqZHVo

CARE:

• The radio can help you keep happy and healthy; sing, move and play games via podcasts; here are 25 kid-friendly ones: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/the-best-podcasts-for-kids
• Radio stations can inspire kids to fitness. Read how Southern California did it; you can contact your own local station about replicating this idea: https://ocmarathon.com/not-your-local-radio-station-kroc-inspires-kids-to-fitness/
• You can get health information via the radio: https://www.healthcarenowradio.com/
• How the radio industry is helping people cope with the coronavirus situation: https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/headlines/coronavirus-operational-concerns

CAREERS:

Want other people to listen to you? Why not a career in radio? Or perhaps you like being behind the scenes producing or doing technical aspects of radio. And there are opportunities for manufacturing, selling, repairing, selling radio ads, for radios. Listen up to the future of radio – and you.

https://www.workinentertainment.com/blog/radio-jobs-how-to-get-started/

https://www.zippia.com/radio-internship-jobs/

https://www.ibisworld.com/united-states/market-research-reports/radio-broadcasting-industry/