This package contains pre-lab activity, lab notes, lab introduction, lab procedure, and lab write up. In this lab, students follow my unique wave formula system while diagraming nine regions of the electro-magnetic spectrum (AM radio, FM radio, RADAR, Microwave, Infrared, Visible Light, Ultra-violet, X-Ray, and Gamma ray) each represented with a given relative wavelength. Following the wave formulas requires an understanding of wave amplitude, wavelength, and wave cycles. Students are then required to match the name of the region with each of the nine diagrams. Additional requirement involves identifying the three regions that are made up of ultra-high frequency waves that pose dangers to human health (ionizing radiation). Also included are four companion Power Points which include, a general introduction to wave physics, complete overview of the electro-magnetic spectrum, a wavelength v region comparison, and scientific notation (calculating wavelength of a radio station). The Power Points are not intended for note taking and require some prior knowledge of wave physics for proper narration. This is an excellent "paper lab" activity for anyone teaching the NGSS which pertain to waves.

Additional supplies required include standard grid/graph paper (11" x 17" or 8.5" x 11")

a ruler, and mechanical pencils.