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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Electromagnetic Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
Using a student-teacher dialogue format, this page discusses the nature of light as an electromagnetic wave and the electromagnetic spectrum.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Electromagnetic Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent site with several pages describing what electromagnetic radiation is.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Radiowaves and Electromagnetic Fields

For Students 9th - 10th
Broadcast radio waves from KPhET. Wiggle the transmitter electron manually or have it oscillate automatically. Display the field as a curve or vectors. The strip chart shows the electron positions at the transmitter and at the receiver.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Light Waves: Interactive Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Light is all around you, with wavelengths bigger than mountains and smaller than atoms. Learn about light waves, and the ways in which light interacts with matter, with this lesson plan.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Supplemental Resources: Electromagnetic Fields and Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
College-level textbook highlighting electromagnetism concepts. Many of the topics are explained in video demonstrations.
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My Science Site

Electromagnetic Spectrum: Colour and Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on the different wavelengths that make up the electromagnetic spectrum. Also contains information on waves and color.
Lesson Plan
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Waves of Energy More or Less

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create and observe wavelengths at both high and low energy levels using safety glasses, rope, and a power drill
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Geography 4 kids

Geography4 kids.com: Electromagnetic Radiation

For Students 3rd - 8th
Electromagnetic radiation waves are found all around us. Young researchers will discover more about these energy waves with these highlights.
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PBS

Pbs: Cet: A Science Odyssey: Radio Transmission

For Students 7th - 9th
In this illustrated tutorial, find out how radio signals get transmitted from an antennae to the air.
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Other

Institute of Physics: Practical Physics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Access hundreds of teacher-tested, practical physics lessons on this well-organized, illustrated site. Find just the right demonstration, attention-grabber, or lab for any physics teaching objective at your fingertips.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Bubbularium

For Students 3rd - 8th
What colors do you see in a bubble? Why do you see colors in a bubble? Use this site to find out the answer to these questions with this easy experiment.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Interactive Physics for High School

For Students 9th - 10th
This digital textbook covers core physics concepts and includes interactive features, real world examples, videos, and study guides.

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