NGSS Disciplinary Core ideas
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PS4.C-H1 | Disciplinary Core ideas
Multiple technologies based on the understanding of waves and their interactions with matter are part of everyday experiences in the modern world (e.g., medical imaging, communications, scanners) and in scientific research. They are essential tools for producing, transmitting, and capturing signals and for storing and interpreting the information contained in them.
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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( Target)
Lesson 3
Throughout Lessons 3 and 4 students are introduced to modern technologies (such as radio, WiFi, and Bluetooth) based on sending and receiving signals which are encoded in light.
Included resources
5 lessons and 7 supporting media items.
