The Electromagnetic Spectrum

The students will identify the various types of radiation that come from the Sun and compare/contrast the types of radiation in terms of their arrangement in the electromagnetic spectrum.

Content statements:

  • The waves that come from the Sun are organized in the electromagnetic spectrum according to their wavelengths.
  • Radio waves have the longest wavelengths and gamma rays have the shortest.
Resource ID#: 18939 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Waves, energy, wavelength, frequency, electromagnetic spectrum
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Problem-Solving Task
Resource Collection: iCPALMS

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