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Can You Make an Ultra Violet (UV) Light Detector? Lesson PlanCan You Make an Ultra Violet (UV) Light Detector? Lesson Plan
Publisher
Purdue University
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Grade
5th - 6th
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Science
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Duration
3 days
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Collaborative Learning
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Technology
Scientific Equipment
Year
2011
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Can You Make an Ultra Violet (UV) Light Detector?

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Light the way to a better understanding of UV radiation. After exploring how UV beads work, future engineers design investigations to answer questions about UV radiation. They then create and test prototypes of a device that detects UV light.

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Concepts

ultraviolet radiation, electromagnetic radiation, engineering, engineering design

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • If possible, take the class outside for the activity

Classroom Considerations

  • Part of the SLED Design series for STEM activities
  • Requires a variety of materials

Pros

  • Provides worksheets for learners to fill in as they complete the investigation
  • Gives various real-world scenarios to use with the class

Cons

  • None

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