Unit Plan
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Cat Scans: Projecting Shadows

For Students 9th - 10th
This page and the three pages which follow discuss how X-ray technology can be used to produce an image of the human body. Discussion is understandable and highly intriguing. Several interactive animations allow the visitor to explore...
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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.
Unit Plan
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Einstein's Legacy: X Rays

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of how X-ray machines work. An online activity in which a comparison is made between how the hand would be viewed with X-ray versus with visible light. An additional page explains the use of X-rays in CAT scan devices.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Nikola Tesla Biography

For Students 1st - 8th
Interesting biographical information, fun facts, and famous quotes about Nikola Tesla known for his work with alternating current.