Take a look at astronomy through the light lens. From radio to gamma, light waves exist in every corner of the universe. An enlightening PowerPoint presentation gives an overview of the different categories of light and then discusses where to spot them in space. 

Concepts

light waves, energy, frequency, the speed of light, infrared light, ultraviolet light, telescopes, the hubble telescope

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Edit the presentation to focus on your curriculum objectives
• Include graphs comparing the different wavelengths of light

Classroom Considerations

• Expects a strong understanding of the structure of the solar system, galaxy, and universe

Pros

• Incorporates humor to add interest to the lesson
• A thorough explanation of the different wavelengths of light in the universe

Cons

• None