Name: Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation: Properties of Electromagnetic Waves
Author: Joyce S.

Preview the Course

Grade 6-8

Learning Standards: MS.PS4.2 MS.PS4.2;

5 Lessons 7:50

1. Frequency and Energy 1:38
2. Wavelength 1:27
3. Amplitude 0:41
4. Interference 0:59
5. Speed of EM Wave 3:05

About the course

"Continue learning about what makes an electromagnetic wave completely unique. Electromagnetic waves have properties of waves such as frequency, amplitude, and wavelength based on the speed of light. Examine these waves in your everyday life!

Discover the spectrum of electromagnetic waves and their marvellous functions in nature and technology."

Project

Speed of Light with a Chocolate Bar

Course overview

Frequency and Energy

Students will learn about frequency and energy from this lesson.

Wavelength

Students will learn about wavelength

Amplitude

Students will learn about amplitude of a wave

Interference

Students will learn about constructive and destructive interference

Speed of EM Wave

Students will learn about the speed of light

Tags:

electromagnetic waves
frequency
science experiment
speed of light
wavelength

Recommended Materials

"Rope
Weight
Ruler

Microwave
Bar of chocolate
Microwave safe bowl/plate
Ruler
Calculator"

Instructor

Joyce S.

Researcher and Chemist

Joyce is a Chemistry & Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering student at NYU. She currently works as a student researcher and endeavors to bridge the gap between industry and academia for students.

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