Introduction:
The media industry is highly competitive. Within this industry people can choose to work in the two fields of radio and television. In this lesson, you will take a virtual tour of a radio station and spend time learning about the different jobs within the field of radio.
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Activities: Task One - Take a Tour
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The best way to begin to understand the radio industry is to get inside a radio station.
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If you do not have the opportunity to tour a radio station in your area, take this virtual tour.
*Hint - while on tour pay special attention to all the highlighted terms. Their definitions might be important later in this lesson!
After you have taken this virtual tour, spend some time looking at the radio glossary. Be sure to explore the different terms as you will be using these to compete in a game of Jeopardy in the next task.
*Narrow down your search time by looking at words that seem to fall under the following Jeopardy categories:
1. On Tour
2. Radio Terms
3. Radio Jobs
4. Then and Now
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Objectives:
You will be able to
- understand how a radio or television production is created
- understand the role of a news bureau
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Resources:
- computer access
- rules for Jeopardy
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Task Two - This is Jeopardy!
Using the knowledge you gained from the virtual tour and the glossary, you will have a chance to compete in teams to see who knows the most about radio! Your teacher will split you into two teams and you will follow the class rules for this abbreviated form of the popular game, Jeopardy.
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Good Luck!
May the most knowledgeable team win! |
Task Three - Radio Culture
After the game, take part in a discussion that focuses on the complex nature of radio. |
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