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It's Not All Visible Lesson PlanIt's Not All Visible Lesson Plan
Publisher
Science 4 Inquiry
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Grade
6th - 10th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
1 hr 30 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2017
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It's Not All Visible

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Electromagnetic waves travel though empty space, something no other wave type can accomplish. Young scientists learn more about the entire spectrum of electromagnetic waves. They sort cards and apply their knowledge to create models of the spectrum—a good way to gauge understanding!

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

electromagnetic spectrum, electromagnetic radiation, frequency

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use a prism to show how to split the wavelengths of light
  • Discuss the type of radiation airplane passengers are exposed to

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes prior knowledge of radiation, visible light and color spectrum, wave energy, frequency, and wavelength

Pros

  • Includes a link to additional resources
  • Provides an answer key and grading rubric
  • Follows a 5E format

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4

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