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Grade 6-8
7m

STEM Maker Club

Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation: The Electromagnetic Spectrum

by Joyce S. | Science

Learning Standards: MS.PS4.2 MS.PS4.2;
5 Lessons 7:50
  1. 1. The Electromagnetic Spectrum 0:19
  2. 2. Microwaves and Radio Waves 0:37
  3. 3. Infrared 0:29
  4. 4. Visible Light 5:30
  5. 5. Ultraviolet, X-ray, and Gamma ray 0:55

Grade 6-8

7m

NGSS Standards

About the course

"Discover the electromagnetic spectrum including its properties and functions. See how radio waves and microwaves interact, then examine the uses of infrared light. Cap off your course by building a spectrometer at home!

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

Project

CD Spectrometer

Course overview

1

The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Students will learn about the different electromagnetic waves from this lesson.

2

Microwaves and Radio Waves

Students will learn about Radio waves and microwaves

3

Infrared

Students will learn about infrared waves

4

Visible Light

Students will learn about visible light ranges

5

Ultraviolet, X-ray, and Gamma ray

Students will learn about UV, X-ray, and Gamma

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Tags:

  • electromagnetic spectrum
  • electromagnetic waves
  • science epxeriments
  • spectrometer
  • spectrum

Recommended Materials

"CD
Cereal box
Tape
Box cutter knife
Scissors"

Instructor

Joyce S.

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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