Science Content Standards:
Science-Grade 9 - 12 : Physical Sciences, Earth Science
4e - Radio waves, light and X-rays are different
wavelength bands in the spectrum of electromagnetic waves whose speed in
vacuum is
approximately 3x108 m/s
(186,000 miles/second).
4f - How to identify the characteristic properties
of waves: interference (beats), diffraction, refraction, Doppler effect,
and polarization.
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California Content Standards
Grades K-12
California
Content Standards Grades K-12 - Science - PDF Format
Background:
Teachers should have:
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General background knowledge using the Internet.
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General background knowledge in Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum
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Demonstrations using slinkys to show waves.
Objectives:
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to introduce general properties of
all electromagnetic waves,
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to identify the position of each type
of radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum according to its wavelength
and frequency,
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to discuss methods used to detect
and analyze different waves,
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to analyze the relation between the
specific properties of waves, and their position in the electromagnetic
spectrum,
Skills:
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Observing
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Data collection
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graphing
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interpretation
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Effective use of Internet resources
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Presentation skills - PowerPoint,
Assessment:
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On-line quizzes
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Student generated word search and criss-cross puzzles
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Students can create Powerpoint presentations
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Students can create On-line Portfolios
Enrichment:
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Presentations -PowerPoint or Hyperstudio,
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student created web page.
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