Let's break down light into the waves that produce it. The series on chemistry of light begins by explaining the features of the waves that create light including speed, wavelength, and frequency.

Concepts

electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic waves

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Post video as a resource for absent students and those needing remediation
• Have individuals use a graphic organizer to record notes as they watch the video

Classroom Considerations

• Requires Internet access to view the YouTube video
• The first lesson in a series of 14 lessons that examine the chemistry of light.

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Clear explanations allow for easy notetaking

Cons

• Provided graphs do not use labels or unit intervals which make the speed, frequency, and wavelength even more abstract