Founding Communications

From founding communications, such as the fire beacon, to being able to communicate with space, there is no denying that developments in communication have advanced at a rapid speed. This topic, from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), presents students with communications of the past, present and future, helping them to understand the principles that form the basis for these developments.

 

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Signals

This resource, from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), explores how communicating rapidly over long distances has changed a great deal since beacons were lit on hilltops. It introduces the science behind sound vibrations, and presents signals,...

Waves Equation

This worksheet, from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), introduces students to the wave equation, giving them an understanding of some of the vocabulary and concepts used. Students use the formula: velocity (wave) = frequency x wavelength to answer the questions on the worksheet.

The...

1G, 2G, 3G, 4G

This activity, from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), introduces students to the science behind communication technology, giving them an understanding of some of the vocabulary and concepts used. The handout includes a series of illustrations and...

Rosetta Code 1

This activity, from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), introduces students to a mathematical solution to code breaking by using a simple substitution code. Students will make a survey using the frequency of letters in English sentences, match up an...

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