NGSS Disciplinary Core ideas
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PS4.B-H2 | Disciplinary Core ideas
When light or longer wavelength electromagnetic radiation is absorbed in matter, it is generally converted into thermal energy (heat). Shorter wavelength electromagnetic radiation (ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays) can ionize atoms and cause damage to living cells.
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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!
Alignment summary( Connected)
Lesson 4
Students are introduced to the entire electromagnetic spectrum through the context of how they interact with our world. Students learn that some light is visible, some can be absorbed and converted to heat, and ionizing radition is used in devices such as X-ray machines.
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5 lessons and 7 supporting media items.
