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Science Struck

Science Struck: Wavelength of Visible Light Spectrum

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains where visible light fits into the electromagnetic spectrum and the wavelengths for the different colors we see.
Unit Plan
Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Frequency, Wavelength, and Pitch

For Teachers 9th - 10th
To provide an overview of the relationship between frequency, wavelength, and pitch
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NASA

Nasa Wavelength: Matter Cycles Matter: The Case of Carbon

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A collection of teaching resources that look at the carbon cycle and its role in a changing climate.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Color Spectrum Chart With Frequencies and Wavelengths

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the visible light spectrum and learn the frequencies and wavelengths for each of the primary and secondary colors.
Interactive
Physics Aviary

Physics Aviary: Radiant Emissions Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
This lab is designed to allow students to look at the relative proportions of different wavelengths of light that are emitted by stars at different temperatures.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: The Em Spectrum: Waves of Energy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers are introduced to the electromagnetic spectrum through this group research activity. Each group investigates a different wavelength range within the em spectrum and reports back to class. Discussion ideas also included.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Light Waves and Color: The Path Difference

For Students 9th - 10th
After looking at a representative two-point source interference pattern with accompanying order numbers, students investigate the rationale behind the numbering system, and develop some mathematical equations that relate the features of...
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NASA

Nasa: Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum: Visible Light

For Students 9th - 10th
Visible light waves are the only electromagnetic waves we can see. We see these waves as the colors of the rainbow. Each color has a different wavelength. Red has the longest wavelength and violet has the shortest wavelength. When all...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Jewel Box Sun

For Students K - 1st
See the sun like you have never seen it before! Using a specialized telescope, NASA developed images of the sun created from a wide range of wavelengths of light. Each wavelength is represented by a different color making a beautiful...
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NASA

Nasa: Imagers: The Electromagnetic Spectrum

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA site provides information on waves, electromagnetic waves and their wavelengths.
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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.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Blue Skies and Red Sunsets

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Find out how some wavelengths of light are scattered more than others producing blue skies and red sunsets.
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Space Telescope Science Institute

Amazing Space: Star Light, Star Bright

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This online exploration provides an opportunity to identify the different properties of waves and the relationship that exists between energy, wavelength, and frequency. Correlate images from the Hubble Telescope to the wavelength,...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Quantum Dots and Colors

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are introduced to the physical concept of the colors of rainbows as light energy in the form of waves with distinct wavelengths, but in a different manner than traditional kaleidoscopes. Looking at different quantum dot...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Waves and Wave Properties

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn about the types of waves and how they change direction, as well as basic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, amplitude and speed. During the presentation of lecture information on wave characteristics and...
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BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: General Properties of Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
Light travels as waves. Waves can be described by their amplitude, wavelength and frequency. The speed of a wave can be calculated from its frequency and wavelength.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: The Quantum Mechanical Model

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online tutorial students will calculate the wavelength, frequency, and energy of light using Planck's constant and the speed of light. They will...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Sound and Light

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The Sound and Light unit provides students with an understanding of sound and light waves through the theme of the "Sunken Treasure," a continuous story line throughout the lessons. In Lessons 1-5, students learn about sound, and in...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Exploring the Electromagnetic Spectrum

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn the basics of the electromagnetic spectrum and how various types of electromagnetic waves are related in terms of wavelength and energy. In addition, they are introduced to the various types of waves that make up the...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Diffraction Calculations

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students investigate diffraction of light and the interference patterns that are produced through constructive and destructive interference of the waves. Students...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Wave Speed Calculations

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students investigate and analyze characteristics of waves, including velocity, and calculate the relationship between wave speed, frequency, and wavelength.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Light

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following tutorial students will describe the relationships between speed, wavelength, and frequency of light. They will understand the photoelectric effect...
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Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Particles and Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
Acting as a subtopic of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook's section on Atoms and the Periodic Table, this site discusses wavelength and the uncertainty principle. Information is also provided on de Broglie wavelength and electron...
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Harvard University

Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics: 1.2 Meter Millimeter Wave Telescope

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the collection of 1.2m millimeter wavelength radio telescopes that are operated by the Millimeter Wavelength Group at Harvard Smithsonian. It details some history of radio astronomy and of the telescope itself, gives great...

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