Electromagnetic Radiation: On Trial

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Title:

Electromagnetic Radiation: On Trial

Url:

http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/SegwayEd/abtemtrial.html

Publisher:

University of California, Berkeley. Center for Science Education

Description: This activity introduces students to the properties of electromagnetic radiation in a variety of ways. For example, they put the different types of the electromagnetic radiation on trial, selecting the judge, prosecutor, defense counsel, and jury, and learning about electromagnetic energy by arguing the pros and cons of each wavelength. During this activity, students are introduced to the general properties of electromagnetic waves, learn to analyze the relation between the specific properties of waves and their position in the electromagnetic spectrum, and discuss methods used to detect and analyze different waves. Students also learn about scientists whose work contributed to our understanding of electromagnetic energy. Students are encouraged to use an electronic bulletin board to communicate with each other, posting insights, ideas, evidence and questions on electromagnetic energy.

LC Classification:

Science -- Physics -- Electricity and magnetism -- Electricity -- Electric oscillations. Electric waves -- Electromagnetic theory
Science -- Physics -- Nuclear and particle physics. Atomic energy. Radioactivity -- Nuclear interactions -- Special types of interactions, A-Z -- Electromagnetic
Science -- Physics -- Radiation physics (General)
Science -- Physics -- Radiation physics (General) -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Physiology -- Phenomena of animal life (General) -- Influence of the environment (General). Animal ecophysiology. Physiological adaptation -- Special topics, A-Z -- Electromagnetic waves

GEM Subject:

Science
Science -- Physics
Science -- Physical sciences

Resource Type:

Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Experiment/Lab Activity

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)

Language:

English

Rights:

Regents of the University of California

Access Rights:

Free access

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