Introduction to The Electromagnetic Spectrum

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published by the NASA Science Mission Directorate

This NASA-created web site introduces electromagnetic waves and their behaviors to secondary learners. Each region of the spectrum is described, illustrated, and accompanied by video clips. Within each section, the authors explore the relationship between wavelength and wave type and provide information about how scientists detect the various waves and collect images of their emissions. Don't miss the link to NASA's Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum, a free set of 24 posters, which can be viewed online or printed for the classroom.

This resource could be easily adapted as a presentation for the entire classroom or as a computer lab. All sections are in HTML format, with no plug-ins required.

This tutorial is part of NASA's Mission: Science website.

https://science.nasa.gov/ems/01_intro

Subjects	Levels	Resource Types
Electricity & Magnetism - Electromagnetic Radiation = Electromagnetic Spectrum Optics - General - Geometrical Optics - Polarization Oscillations & Waves - Wave Motion	- Middle School - High School - Informal Education	- Instructional Material = Activity = Tutorial - Audio/Visual = Image/Image Set

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- Physical Science - Physics First - Conceptual Physics - Algebra-based Physics - AP Physics	- Activity - New teachers	Currently 0.0/5 Want to rate this material? Login here!

Intended Users:: Learner
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Format:: text/html
Access Rights:: Free access
Restriction:: Does not have a copyright, license, or other use restriction.
Additional information is available.
Courtesy of:: NASA
Keywords:: NASA activity, UV rays, electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic spectrum, gamma rays, infrared, infrared photography, light, light absorption, light reflection, microwave, module, optical telescope, radio wave, spectrum, tutorial, ultraviolet, x-rays
Record Cloner:: Metadata instance created October 5, 2009 by Caroline Hall
Record Updated:: August 18, 2020 by Lyle Barbato
Last Update when Cataloged:: February 10, 2011

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This resource is part of 2 Physics Front Topical Units.

Topic: Nature and Behavior of Light
Unit Title: Electromagnetic Radiation and the Spectrum

This beautifully-presented NASA resource introduces students to the wonder of electromagnetic waves and their behaviors. Each segment of the spectrum is described & illustrated, and accompanied by a video clip. Don't miss the newly available EMS book, "Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum, available for online viewing or free download.

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Topic: Nature and Behavior of Light
Unit Title: Electromagnetic Radiation and the Spectrum

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(NASA Science Mission Directorate, 2011), WWW Document, (https://science.nasa.gov/ems/01_intro).

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Introduction to The Electromagnetic Spectrum (NASA Science Mission Directorate, 2011), <https://science.nasa.gov/ems/01_intro>.

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Introduction to The Electromagnetic Spectrum. (2011, February 10). Retrieved December 9, 2024, from NASA Science Mission Directorate: https://science.nasa.gov/ems/01_intro

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NASA Science Mission Directorate. Introduction to The Electromagnetic Spectrum. NASA Science Mission Directorate, February 10, 2011. https://science.nasa.gov/ems/01_intro (accessed 9 December 2024).

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Introduction to The Electromagnetic Spectrum. NASA Science Mission Directorate, 2011. 10 Feb. 2011. 9 Dec. 2024 <https://science.nasa.gov/ems/01_intro>.

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