Spectrum Physics:
The
Electromagnetic
Spectrum

Teacher's Lesson Plan:
Physics: The Electromagnetic Spectrum


A physics lesson about the electromagnetic spectrum, with an included worksheet.

Group size:
    One or many students
Objectives:
  • To become aware generally of the range of the electromagnetic spectrum.

  • To comprehend the breadth of the electromagnetic spectrum.

  • To identify the main regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.

  • To become aware of electromagnetic spectrum studies.

  • To become familiar with the energy nature of the electromagnetic spectrum.

  • To appreciate historically the degree of difficulty in utilizing the electromagnetic spectrum.
Activities:
    Reading about the electromagnetic spectrum.

    Referring to charts and diagrams of the electromagnetic spectrum.

    Class or group discussion about:

    • The range of the electromagnetic spectrum.
    • The breadth of the electromagnetic spectrum.
    • The main regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
    • The energy nature of the electromagnetic spectrum.
    • The difficulties scientists and engineers have encountered in utilizing the electromagnetic spectrum.

    After discussion and reading, individuals should complete a worksheet
Materials:
    For each student:

    • Access to the Internet via ISP and web browser
    • Access to a science book or an elementary physics text (optional or see online resources below)
    • Worksheet (print the worksheet at the bottom of this page)
    • Pencils, pens or markers

    For lesson:

    • Information, charts and diagrams of the electromagnetic spectrum (see online diagrams below).
Procedure:
Worksheet
Service Long
Wave
Medium
Wave
Short
Wave
VHF UHF Microwave Infrared Visible
Light
Ultra
Violet
X-Rays Gamma
Rays
Wind
Profiler
                     
Space
Shuttles
                     
Air Traffic
Control
                     
Nuclear
Detection
                     
Public
Safety
                     
GPS
Navigation
                     
Microwave
Ovens
                     
AM
Radio
                     
UHF
Television
                     
Speed-Trap
Radar
                     
Cell
Phones
                     
Little
LEOs
                     
FM
Radio
                     
Radio
Telescopes
                     
Cordless
Phones
                     
VHF
Television
                     


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