NGSS Disciplinary Core ideas
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PS4.B-H1 | Disciplinary Core ideas
Electromagnetic radiation (e.g., radio, microwaves, light) can be modeled as a wave of changing electric and magnetic fields or as particles called photons. The wave model is useful for explaining many features of electromagnetic radiation, and the particle model explains other features.
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Photon Engineers: Tinkering with Light
Embark on a journey through time and space to understand what light really is and how humans use it. From starting fires with sunlight, to sending messages to other planets, to current research in photonics, students will become more curious about light in their daily lives!
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Lesson 4
Students are introduced to the entire electromagnetic spectrum through the context of how they interact with our world. Students learn that light, unlike matter waves such as sound or ocean waves, is the result of oscillations in the invisible electromagnetic field. Students also learn that light can be modeled as either a wave or a particle, with different uses for each type of model.
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5 lessons and 7 supporting media items.
