Updated 7/14/2022: Johns

Unit 4: Characteristics of Waves

STANDARD: S8P4   Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to support the claim that electromagnetic (light) waves behave differently than mechanical (sound) waves.

ELEMENT: S8P4.b   Construct an explanation using data to illustrate the relationship between the electromagnetic spectrum and energy.

LEARNING TARGETS: 

1. I can define frequency and wavelength.  (Knowledge)
2. I can describe the electromagnetic spectrum.
3. I can describe the relationship between the electromagnetic spectrum and energy. (Reasoning)
4. I can explain the relationship between energy, wavelength and frequency. (Reasoning)
5. I can explain differences in wavelength and frequencies of waves within the electromagnetic spectrum. (Reasoning)
6. I can use data to illustrate the relationship between the electromagnetic spectrum and energy. (Skill)
7. I can construct an explanation using data to illustrate the relationship between the electromagnetic spectrum and energy. (Reasoning)

LTs #1, #4, and #5: Frequency and Wavelength

 

LT #2: What is the Electromagnetic Spectrum? Click on "Watch on YouTube".

 

LT #2: The Electromagnetic Spectrum - N.A.S.A.

 

LTs #4 and #5: The Relationship between Wavelength, Frequency, and Energy of the Electromagnetic Spectrum

 

LTs #1, #2, #5, #6, and #7: Light Waves, Microwaves, and UV Waves: Understanding the Electromagnetic Spectrum

This video helps you read the Electromagnetic Spectrum by showing you the different wavelengths and frequencies.

 

LTs #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7: What is Color?

 

LTs #4, #5, #6, and #7 : How Do We See Color?

 

Extra Information: Light Waves: Visible and Invisible