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Visible Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum Lesson PlanVisible Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum Lesson Plan
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Visible Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum

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After investigating visible light and the electromagnetic spectrum students explain the concept that light can be considered an electromagnetic wave. They give two examples of how engineers use electromagnetic waves, and describe how humans see only a small portion of all electromagnetic waves.

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electromagnetic spectrum, electromagnetism, visible light, light

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electromagnetic spectrum, electrormagnetic waves, visible light, science
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Resource Details

Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Year
2007
Usage Permissions
Fine Print: Educational Use

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