Lesson Author: Phoebe Phillips
Lights, camera… frequency-hopping technology?! This fascinating lesson dives into the extraordinary double life of Hedy Lamarr, the glamorous Hollywood actress who also helped lay the foundation for modern wireless communication. Spellers will uncover how a woman once famous for her beauty quietly developed an invention that would later influence Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS technology. Packed with interesting history, science, wartime drama, and surprising twists, this lesson explores creativity, stereotypes, innovation, and the power of being underestimated.
