How Do Walkie-Talkies Work? (And Why We Say 'Over') – Radio Waves for Kids

About this episode

This episode explores how walkie-talkies use radio waves to communicate and the science behind it.

Discover the science of how walkie-talkies use invisible radio waves to send voices through the air without cell towers. Join Dr. Owl, Emma, and Ziggy as they find out why talking at the same time makes "robot soup" and learn the golden rule of sharing the airwaves. Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: PS4.C – Information Technologies and Instrumentation

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Owl

Topics covered

• walkie-talkies
• radio waves
• communication
• science for kids
• airwaves
• information technology

Keywords

• walkie-talkies
• radio waves
• communication
• science
• kids education
• airwaves
• NGSS

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NGSS

Books & works: PS4.C

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