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Inside Our Revival Issues of 2024
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March - As seen in this issue...
- Teacher Spotlight: Everton Henriques, KD2ZZT
- Ham Radio Has a Place in a Homeschool Program by Wayne Greene, KB4DSF
- Best Kept Secret: Learning Core Content Through Amateur Radio by Kay Orr, K5ORR
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December - As seen in this issue...
- Teacher Spotlight: Megan Tucker, KQ4MAM
- Jordan and Henry: Radio Begins a Beautiful Friendship by Jordan Makower, WA2BRV, and Henry Seidner, WA2ROA
- Ham Radio Soaring at ASCTE by Chris Brown, W9SBS
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September - As seen in this issue...
- Teacher Spotlight: Scott Valenta, W9DU
- Sharing New TI-3 Learning with My 2nd Graders by Kathy Lamont, KM4TAY
- Greenville Junior High Students Explore Earth and Space with Geochron: Real-Time Learning in Action by Jackie Blumer, KC9LEH
- How the ARRL Teachers Institute Built an Elective Class and Club at My NY School by Christopher Romanchock, KD2PFE
- A Note from ARRL National Instructor Gordon West, WB6NOA
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June - As seen in this issue....
- How Third Graders Tracked NOAA Satellites in Virginia by Kathy Lamont, KM4TAY
- “Boot Camp” Gets Results: Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) Shares Their Radio
Class Format by Robert Neben, K9BL “After The Exam” Class at W8FT Helps New Hams Do More by Bill Kelsey, N8ET - Ham Radio Takes Off at ASCTE by Chris Brown, W9SBS
- Documenting the Ups and Downs of a High School Radio Club by Ronald Call, KE7CR
- Launching an Amateur Radio Club With Assistance After Teacher’s Institute by Kay Orr,
K5ORR, and Leslie Reese, KI5ISS - A Note from ARRL National Instructor Gordon West, WB6NOA
2017 and Earlier
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In this issue
Feature Stories
- Local Connections Spark High School Club…. Page 1
- Outreach: How to Start a High School Amateur Radio Club in Six Easy Steps …. Page 2
- Rhode Island School ARISS Contact Takes Off with the Public…. Page 3
ARISS News
- Update on Recent ARISS Activities…. Page 4
In the Classroom
- Citizen Scientist Opportunities for Radio Amateurs…. Page 5
- Science Lessons for Solar Week…. Page 5
Instructor Corner — News, Ideas, Support
- Update on Instructor Reporting and Recognition Program …. Page 6
- NCVEC Invites Comments for Tech Question Pool Update…. Page 6
Licensing Updates
- Recent Licensing Statistics…. page 6
Education & Technology Program News
- Summer 2017 Teachers Institute Schedule Announced…. Page 7
- ETP Grants for 2016 – 2017…. Page 7
Upcoming Events, Opportunities, and Deadlines…. page 8
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In this issue Feature Stories:
- Building Blocks Illustrate Basic Electronics….Page 1
- The Easton Amateur Radio Society Technical Institute…. Page 2
- Ham Radio Flies High at Summer Camp at Kopernik Observatory.... Page 3
ARISS News:
- Update on Recent ARISS Activities….. Page 4
Outreach:
- Alumnus a Golden Resource.... Page 5
- Get on the Air Event Gets Busy ..... Page 5
- Boy Scouts Man Up ..... Page 5
Instructor Corner-- News, Ideas, Support:
- ARRL Launches Instructor Recognition Program .... Page 6
- Resources for Instruction…. Page 6
Licensing Updates:
- Recent Licensing Statistics…. Page 7
Upcoming Events, Opportunities, and Deadlines….Page 8
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In this issue Feature Stories:
- Amateur Radio as a Tool for Home Schooling….Page 1
- Fox Hunting for Hands-on Fun while Learning…. Page 2
ARISS News:
- A Milestone: 1,000 Successful Contacts..... Page 3
- University Club Makes Magic for Middle Schoolers…. Page 3
- Update on Recent ARISS Activities….. Page 4
Outreach:
- Girl Scouts Think Out Loud on Amateur Radio for Thinking Day on the Air…. Page 5
Instructor Corner-- News, Ideas, Support:
- Resources for Classroom Instruction…. Page 6
- Teaching Electronics to Middle Schoolers (and Beyond)…. Page 6
Licensing Updates:
- New ARRL Amateur Extra Study Manual…. Page 7
- Recent Licensing Statistics…. Page 7
Upcoming Events, Opportunities, and Deadlines….Page 8
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In this issue Feature Stories:
- In-Depth Licensing Class Probes Electronics….Page 1
- Exploring Complex Concepts through Electronic Kit Building… Page 2
- Two Schools Experience ARISS Impact…. Page 3
Outreach:
- West Chester Amateur Radio Association on Hand for Pi Day…. Page 4
- Youth Nets…. Page 4
Instructor Corner: News, Ideas, Support:
- Resources for Classroom Instruction…. Page 5
- Resources for Licensing Instruction…. Page 6
Education & Technology Program News:
- Summer 2016 Teachers Institute Schedule Announced…. Page 7
Licensing Updates:
- 2015 Licensing Statistics…. Page 8
- Upcoming Events, Opportunities, and Deadlines…. Page 8
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Feature Stories
- KID Museum Station Powers Up at Maker Faire... 1
- Amateur Radio Sparks Interest at Elementary School...2
- Making a Good Hobby Better Through Post-Licensing Enrichment... 3
ARISS News
- Charter School’s Young Scholars Reach Great Heights via ARISS... 4
In the Classroom
- Teaching with the Solar Eclipse …5
- Resources for Instruction …5
Instructor Corner — News, Ideas, Support
- Instructor Reporting and Recognition Program Gains Momentum...6
- A Passive Method to Learning Morse?... 6
- Brush Up on Boy Scouts Merit Badge Requirements... 6
Upcoming Events, Opportunities, and Deadlines…7
2015 and Earlier
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In this issue:
Feature Stories:
Using Sensors to Explore Terraforming......1
- STEM School and Academy ARC Builds Repeater..... 2
- Community College’s DIY Spirit Shines for ARISS Contact...... 3
Outreach:
- Amateur Radio Club Helps Boy Scouts Earn Radio Merit Badge….. 4
- Education & Technology Program News....... 5
Instructor Corner — News, Ideas, Support:
- Getting New Hams on the Air: The Evolution of a Licensing Class…..5
- Ham Radio Instruction for People with Disabilities....... 6
Licensing Updates:
- Amateur Extra Question Pool Being Revised for 2016….. 7
- Licensing Statistics….. 7
Upcoming Events, Opportunities, and Deadlines ….. 8
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In this issue:
- Scaling Heights to Teach Remote Sensing….page 1
- Club’s Instruction Initiative Leads to Growth …. page 2
- A Dream Becomes Reality with ARISS …. page 3
- Licensing Approach for Would-be Hams with Dyslexia/ADHD …. page 4
- Girls Scouts Get Food for Thought During Thinking Day on the Air …. page 5
- LASA High School Club Builds Satellite Station …. page 6
- New Edition of ARRL General Class License Manual, Instructor Manual …. page 7
- 2015 Licensing Statistics …. page 7
- Boy Scouts Recognize ARRL Amateur Radio Service to Scouting Award …. page 8
- Goldfarb Scholarship Recipient …. page 8
- Upcoming Events, Opportunities, and Deadlines …. page 8
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In this issue:
- High School Club Radio Active in Fargo.... page 1
- Enrichment in Richmond — Club Takes a Faculty Approach ....page 2
- Recent ARISS Contact Has Far Reach ....page 3
- Fifteen US Schools Move Forward into Next Stage of ARISS Selection .page 3
- What’s Worthy on the Web .... page 4
- Science Buddies for the Classroom .... page 4
- Announcing 2015 Teachers Institute Seminars .... page 5
- Teachers Institute Feedback ....page 5
- 2014 ETP Grants Awarded.....page .6
- Revisions to General Question Pool .... page 7
- New ARRL Student Study and Instructor Materials .... page 7
- 2014 Licensing Statistics .... page 7
- 2015 Upcoming Events, Opportunities, and Deadlines .... page 8
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In this issue:
- Ham Radio and Integrated Learning in Albuquerque Public Schools....p. 1
- The CARE Academy--Licensing and Beyond....p. 2
- Update on Recent ARISS Activities....p. 3
- List a Class, Find a Class with New ARRL Web Page Feature.... p. 4
- More Free Content on Instructor Resource Page....p. 4
- Instruction Junction: Foolproof Dimensional Analysis....p. 5
- 2014 Licensing Statistics....p. 5
- Maximizing the ARISS Learning Experience....p. 6
- The STEM Two-Step.... p. 7
- A Club Leads in Chesapeake....p. 7
- Education & Technology Program News: 2014 Teachers Institute....p. 8
- 2014 Upcoming Events, Opportunities and Deadlines....p. 9
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In this issue:
Licensing Classes and Learning Activities
- “Hands-On” Class is Hands-Down Hit for Juneau Amateur Radio Club…Page 1
- Webinars Bring It Home ...Page 2
- Update on Recent ARISS Activities ...Page 3
- New ARRL Technician Study and Instruction Materials ....Page 4
- Improved ARRL Instructor Resource Page ...Page 4,5
- Instruction Junction: Resistance Made Easy ... Page 5
In The Classroom
- Amateur Radio Ballooning Adventures ... Page 6
- Outreach: Beyond Hamfests and Outside the Classroom ....Page 7
- CubeSat Investigators ... Page 8
- Education & Technology Program News .... P.age 8
- 2014 License Statistics .... Page 9
- 2014 Upcoming Events, Opportunities and Deadlines .... P.age 9
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- High School Students Put Packet Radio to Work for Local Environmental Study......Page 1
- Club Boasts Fourfold Increase in New Licensees/Upgrades........Page 2
- Update on Recent ARISS Activities……Page 3
- Instructor Corner — News, Ideas, Support…….Page 4
- In The Classroom: Teaching Ohm’s Law.......Page 5
- School Club Roundup…….Page 6
- Education & Technology News…….Page 6
- FUNcube Guide for Educators… .Page 7
- Input for General Class License Exam Invited……Page 8
- 2013 License Statistics…….Page 8
- Upcoming Events, Opportunities and Deadlines………Page 9
Read More -
In this issue:
- Ham Radio: From Generation to Generation…..Page 1
- Radio Clubs, Licensing Classes and Learning Activities, Oh My! .....Page 2
- Update on Recent ARISS Activities….Page 3
- 2013 Teachers Institutes Deliver Immediate Impact…….Page 4
- A Meeting Place for Classroom Teachers……Page 5
- A Marriage of Robots and Ham Radio……Page 6
- Exam Prep Jepperdee is Born.....Page 6
- 2014 Tech Question Pool…….Page 7
- 2013 License Statistics…..Page 7
- Upcoming Events, Opportunities and Deadlines……Page 8
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