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What distinguishes light waves from other types of waves?
What distinguishes light waves from other types of waves?
Which two components make up electromagnetic (EM) waves?
Which two components make up electromagnetic (EM) waves?
What occurs when an electrically charged particle vibrates?
What occurs when an electrically charged particle vibrates?
What is required to design a 3D model of EM waves according to the group activity?
What is required to design a 3D model of EM waves according to the group activity?
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Which aspect does NOT relate to the electromagnetic spectrum?
Which aspect does NOT relate to the electromagnetic spectrum?
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What property of light waves is related to the energy in a wave?
What property of light waves is related to the energy in a wave?
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What is the order of the electromagnetic spectrum from highest to lowest frequency?
What is the order of the electromagnetic spectrum from highest to lowest frequency?
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How does a prism affect white light?
How does a prism affect white light?
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Which electromagnetic wave type is primarily utilized in microwave ovens?
Which electromagnetic wave type is primarily utilized in microwave ovens?
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Which of the following describes what white light is composed of?
Which of the following describes what white light is composed of?
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How do X-rays assist in medical practices?
How do X-rays assist in medical practices?
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What happens to visible light when it passes through various materials?
What happens to visible light when it passes through various materials?
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What determines the color perceived by our eyes in visible light?
What determines the color perceived by our eyes in visible light?
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What is the effect of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on the body?
What is the effect of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on the body?
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Which type of electromagnetic wave is essential for vision?
Which type of electromagnetic wave is essential for vision?
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Study Notes
Day 1: Lesson 3: Light Waves
- Objectives: define light, describe light as an electromagnetic wave, explain how EM waves are formed, design a 3D model of EM waves
- Essential Question: What is light?
- Vocabulary: Light, Electromagnetic waves, Radiation
The Nature of Light
- Light is a type of energy that travels as a wave
- Sources of light include light bulbs, burning logs, candles, fireflies, and some fish
- Light is different from other waves (like sound or water waves) as it does not require a medium to travel through
- Electromagnetic (EM) waves can exist in empty space because electric and magnetic fields can exist there
- Light is an EM wave, composed of electric and magnetic fields
What patterns do you observe?
- Comparing mechanical transverse waves to light waves
- Light waves transfer energy, but don't require a medium
Electromagnetic Wave
- Electromagnetic waves are composed of oscillating electric and magnetic fields
Stages of EM waves Formation
- Vibrations of a charged particle disturb surrounding electric and magnetic fields
- These disturbances form EM waves
- The electric and magnetic fields are perpendicular to each other
- EM waves carry energy away from the charged particle
Group Activity: Design 3D Model of EM Waves
- Materials: Scissors, two sheets of hard paper, colored markers, ruler
- Instructions:
- Draw two or three waves on each paper, using different colors to represent electric and magnetic waves
- Waves should all be the same length (1 cm)
- Cut half the paper from one side, but do not split the waves
- Ensure waves are perpendicular to each other
- The waves are connected and oscillating
Day 2: Lesson 3: Light Waves
- Objectives: identify different EM spectrum waves, explain the relationship between wavelength, frequency, and energy, compare/contrast different EM waves, relate EM spectrum to everyday life/modern technology
- Essential Question: What is light?
- The electromagnetic spectrum is a range of waves with varying frequencies and energies
- Different types of waves have various uses (communication, medical treatments)
Starter
- Draw EM waves (light waves) in your notebook, showing both magnetic and electric fields.
EM Spectrum
- The EM spectrum is a range of waves with different frequencies and energies
- Types of waves: Radio, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays
Relationship between Wavelength, Frequency, and Energy
- Watch a video to understand the relationship between wavelength, frequency, and energy in EM waves
- Short wavelength = High frequency = high energy
- Long wavelength = Low frequency = low energy
From the Video
- Discussion questions about the various EM waves and their uses:
- How do radio waves help with communication?
- Why is visible light essential for life on Earth?
- How can ultraviolet light both help (vitamin D) and harm (sunburn)?
- How do X-rays help doctors?
Types of EM Waves (Summary)
- Radio waves: Longest wavelength, lowest frequency energy, communication signals (TV, radio, cell phones)
- Microwaves: Shorter than radio waves, microwave ovens, satellite communications
- Infrared radiation: Just below visible light in frequency, heat lamps, night vision goggles
- Visible light: The only part of the EM spectrum we can see, rainbow colors (ROYGBIV), sunlight
- Ultraviolet radiation: Higher frequency than visible light, below X-rays, sunburns, sterilization of medical equipment
- X-rays: Higher energy than UV, medical imaging
- Gamma rays: Shortest wavelength, highest energy, cancer treatment, emitted by radioactive materials
Check Your Understanding
- Compare and contrast the different EM wave types and relate them to everyday life and modern technology (Radio, Microwave, Infrared, Visible Light, UV, X-rays, Gamma rays)
- Each student should write at least one use for at least 2 waves
Day 3: Lesson 2: Light Waves and Color
- Standards:
- MS-PS4-1: Use mathematical representations to describe a simple wave model. Address how amplitude of waves relates to energy in a wave.
- MS-PS4-2: Develop and use a model that describes how waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted.
Objectives
- State that color corresponds to certain wavelengths and frequencies of light
- Describe the colors in rainbows
- Explain the order of rainbow colors
- Compare how different colors of light waves are arranged
Vocabulary
- Color, white light, visible light
Group Work (Research Skills)
- Instructions:
- Sit in a group
- Choose a role
- Search for information
- Present the information
- Questions:
- What is visible light?
- How is visible light separated into colors?
- What separates white light into different colors?
Light Waves and Color (Detail)
- Light travels as a wave; wavelengths are invisible to the human eye
- Visible light is the range of wavelengths visible to human eyes, comprised of a continuous spectrum of colors
- Colors correspond to certain wavelengths & frequencies
- Our eyes interpret these different wavelengths as different colors
- A prism separates white light into a spectrum of colors
What determines the color of light?
- Sunlight contains all visible light wavelengths
- Wavelength/frequency of visible light determines its color
Checking Understanding
- Color corresponds to a certain wavelength and frequency of light
- List the wavelength and frequency for each color
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Explore the fascinating world of light waves in this lesson. Understand the fundamental nature of light as an electromagnetic wave and learn how these waves are formed. You'll also design a 3D model of EM waves to deepen your understanding of this critical topic.
