EDUCATION AT THE MUSEUM OF BROADCASTING
WHERE SCIENCE AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION COME ALIVE

                                            photo by Lee Prohofsky

Magnets to Megahertz at the Museum of Broadcasting begins November 6, 2010.
This program is intended for kids
10-14 years of age who are seriously interested in learning about electricity and electronics. We begin with the basics - winding magnets, making telegraph keys - and progress through Ohm's Law and basic electrical calculations, then on to radio.

Each of the two semesters runs six Saturday mornings with a seventh Saturday as a make-up day.

The first semester will run three Saturdays in a row, from 9:30 AM till 12 noon, on November 6th, 13th, and 20th. There will be no class on November 27th. Class will meet again on December 4th 11th, and 18th. The second seven-week semester will begin on January 8, 2011, and the first semester makeup class will be held on that same day.

The course is taught by Museum staff and a variety of other industry professionals. Students who successfully complete the course leave with a good basic understanding of electronic theory that places them years ahead of their contemporaries in this area.

Applicants should understand that this is a challenging, accelerated class requiring a commitment on the part of students. We try to make the class fun, and there's a good deal of hands-on project construction, but there is also a lot of theory presented at the chalkboard.

While the information is presented in a way that grade-school students can understand, it often approaches college level content. Students are treated like young adults and we ask them to view themselves that way while they are with us. Each applicant is interviewed to determine whether she/he has the appropriate levels of maturity and serious interest.

The first two Saturdays of the first semester are free. This allows us to decide if this is really for you. After that, the charge is $100 for the first semester and, if you decide to continue, $100 for the second semester. Our schedule only allows us to do this once a year. Registration is limited, so please call Steve Raymer at 952-926-8198 if you are interested.

"Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. You are listening to the crystal clear sounds of KPAV!"

Designed for children grades four through six, the Broadcast Workshop program helps students learn the history of electronic communication while creating their own 1960s-style radio broadcasts and participating in a TV quiz show.

The Museum of Broadcasting Workshop Program is considered one of the Twin Cities' very best field trip opportunities by schools, home schools and scout groups.

The Museum often conducts its Broadcast Workshops in conjunction with related workshops on electricity and magnetism at the nearby Bakken Library and Museum, allowing students to participate in two unique field trip experiences in one day.

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES
For The Broadcasters of Tomorrow

At the Museum of Broadcasting we believe that understanding the past helps prepare for the future. That's the idea behind Historical Perspectives, our program for post-high school students training for careers in broadcasting, communications and media. Historical Perspectives offers students a unique look at the history and development of the industry whose future they will help create.

VINTAGE RADIO SERVICE
For The Collector And Hobbyist

Vintage Radio Service, a course in antique radio restoration and repair, is conducted over seven Saturday mornings. 
The 2010 class will begin Saturday, April 3rd.  It's designed for adult collectors and hobbyists, people who, like Joe Pavek, want to learn how to get that old radio running again.  This course fills up FAST; so register now.  Cost is still only $100.

NOW YOU'RE TALKING! 
The Technician Class License Course. 

This class runs ten consecutive Tuesday nights, starting in January, right here at the Museum.. It's sponsored by the Minnesota Youth Amateur Radio Council, The Boy Scouts, and the Museum of Broadcasting. This is a great way to get into Ham Radio.  Cost is $10 per student for the class and $14 for the test.  You will also need to purchase and read a copy of  The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual before our first session.  It's available at Radio City or Barnes and Noble.  For more information, email petit@augsburg.edu