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The Electromagnetic and Visible Light Spectrum Video Tutorial
The Electromagnetic and Visible Light Spectrum Video Tutorial describes electromagnetic waves and the EM spectrum, including the patterns in wavelength, frequency, and energy. The visible light spectrum is also discussed. Numerous examples, illustrations, and animations assist in the explanations.
The video lesson answers the following questions:
How are the various regions of the electromagnetic spectrum organized with respect to frequency, wavelength, and energy?
How are wavelength and frequency related to the various colors of the visible light spectrum?
Physics Interactive: Electromagnetic Spectrum Infographic
Eye Candy! And lots of it. A textbook full of information packed into a single infographic ... that has been made interactive. Turn on your curiosity switch and explore with an expectation to be amazed.
Minds On Physics, Light and Color Module, Mission LC1
If you want a Physics work out, then you will find it in Minds On Physics. Mission LC1 is closely correlated with this video. Don't forget to use the textbook icon for help.
Science Reasoning Center, Light Waves, Electromagnetic Spectrum
Science is more than a collection of facts. It's a way of thinking and reasoning about the world. Try this activity to improve your scientific reasoning skills while learning about the EM Spectrum.
Curriculum Corner, Light and Color Section
Our free curriculum provides a great tool for skilled teachers to use with students within the classroom. Either as independent practice or group work, our Think Sheets provide an exceptional means of processing the ideas in this video. Try this Think Sheet as a follow-up to the video: Light Waves and Matter
Minds On Physics, Light and Color Module, Mission LC1
If you want to give students an engaging Physics work out, then you will find Minds On Physics to be the perfect weight room. Mission LC1 is closely correlated with this video. Encourage students to use the textbook icon for help.
Science Reasoning Center, Light Waves, Electromagnetic Spectrum
As we know, science is more than a collection of facts. It's a way of thinking and reasoning about the world. Try this activity to improve students' scientific reasoning skills while learning about the EM Spectrum.
Do you like the slides we used? They are available in our low cost Teacher Presentation Pack, along with other updated materials used in our presentation.