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FOR GRADE 2 TO GRADE 6 STUDENTS

The Power of Communication

How have communication technologies changed society since the days of oral stories? Find out with a hands-on program that takes your class on a journey tracing the steps from quill pens to Morse code and the invention of the telegraph, radio and television. Take a closer look at the role of communication technology in the shift from an agrarian society to an increasingly urban culture.

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PROGRAM DETAILS

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1.5

Hours

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60

Students

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All Year

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$6

Per student

$7.00 fee for students outside of the County.

Curriculum Expectations
  • Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate listening behaviour by using active listening strategies in a variety of situations. 
  • Write short texts using several simple forms (e.g. friendly letter).