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What's the Frequency, Roy G. Biv?

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Students examine the concept of frequency and wavelength. They analyze how frequency and wavelength relate to each other by conducting an experiment involving measuring and timing wavelengths by pulling adding machine tape through an apparatus.

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electromagnetic spectrum, electromagnetism, wavelength, waves, the color spectrum

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color spectrum, electromagnetic spectrum, frequency, wavelength, science
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Grade
6th - 9th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
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Inquiry-Based Learning

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