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Morse Code Class 1: Learn To Send Secret Critical Messages Like Pilots From World War II (14-17yo)

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Ages 14-17
Live One-Time Class
In this single class taught by a licensed Amateur Radio Operator KC2SAL, students will learn the first half of the alphabet in Morse Code and be able to send a clear message. #superstar
Average rating:
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Number of reviews:
(189 reviews)
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Live video meetings
Meets once
6-12 learners per class
25 min

What's included

1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours
Homework
The homework is to find out the letters in your name and learn them in Morse Code so that you can send the message clearly next class.

Class Experience

After all introductions are done, your student will participate in a conversation surrounding how Morse Code is still used today and why it is still important as a life skill. As the teacher, I will write out a sentence and then send the message to the students using an Android app called "CW Studio."

All together we will learn the two different characters that make up all Morse Code: the dash "-" (pronounced dah) and the dot "." (pronounced dit).
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We will proceed by learning the first half of the alphabet. This will happen by explaining to the students: "I am now going to type out an "A". After typing out ".-", the students will have a pen or pencil and write down the letter "A" and under the letter, will write ".-".

After writing out the first half of the alphabet, the students will be given the opportunity to type a word out and get feedback regarding how well their message can be understood.

Towards the end of the class, the students will be given an additional opportunity to listen to a little Morse Code and try to decode it using their new alphabet. We will play a game where I will start by sending a simple word and the first student to raise their hand and have the correct answer is the next person to choose a word and send it to the group again. 

My teaching style is hands on. This means we learn by listening to code, writing and decoding the coded message, and then learning how to send a proper message through practice and feedback.

Learners will get to interact with me several structured times during the class and then as needed when they have questions.

This is a beginner level class so no prior experience is necessary.

Learning Goals

To learn the first half of the alphabet in Morse Code and be able to send a clear message.

Other Details

Supply List
Optional: iPhone app: Morse-It or Android app: CW Studio

The students will need:
- a pencil or pen
- a few pieces of paper
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

    Meet the teacher

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    Teacher expertise and credentials
    Bachelor's Degree in Education from Green Mountain College
    In my high school years, I took an Amateur Radio Licensing Class that included learning Morse Code. I did so well with the Morse Code that I earned an award for being able to send and receive the code at 5 words per minute. As a senior in high school, I taught and organized a small group of high school and middle school students about Morse Code. 
    
    I went on to create a Ham Radio Club during my college years that included different kinds of fun projects including building an antenna. In the 5 years I worked at the Hawthorne Valley Visiting Students Program and Summer Camp, I occasionally taught a Morse Code class to interested students.
    
    I am licensed as a General Amateur Radio Operator KC2SAL and I have used Morse Code to communicate to real radio operators all over the United States.

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