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How Do Text Messages Travel? – Radio Waves & Telecommunications for Kids
Episode 187
Published 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Description
Discover the invisible science of radio waves, cell towers, and underground networks that allow mobile phones to send text messages across the world. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy the Robot as they uncover how a picture of a kangaroo travels from Australia in just one second! Test your knowledge with fun trivia and learn why phone signals don't rely on tiny mail carriers. Want more fun science?
Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: PS4.C – Information Technologies and Instrumentation