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Electromagnetic
Spectrum |
| The
Electromagnetic Spectrum Interactive tutorial
includes visible light, refraction and diffraction, prisms. |
JAVA
applet: changing wavelength and frequency of waves |
| NASA
Imagine the Universe! Electromagnetic Spectrum Part
1 Lots of information, includes material for teachers, you can ask
an astronomer a question. |
Interactive
Tutorials on Energy and Light Many Java
tutorials from Florida State University. Some are upper level difficulty.
Examples: Newton's prism experiments, measuring with shadows, refraction
of light. |
| NASA
Imagine the Universe! Electromagnetic Spectrum
Part 2 Continuation of part 1. Includes a movie about the electromagnetic
spectrum. |
Thinkquest:
Light!
Reference site including speed of light, wavelengths, mirrors, lenses,
diffraction, lasers, refractions, reflections, solar power, and a
history on the study of light. |
| School
for Champions EM waves Material to read and mini-quiz. |
GCSE.com
All about waves |
| Kingsbury
High School: Electromagnetic Spectrum Material to read about the
different wavelengths and their uses. |
School
for Champions General Wave Motion |
| Imagers
Electromagnetic Spectrum NASA site about
waves, EM waves and their wavelengths. Excellent tutorial. |
Parts
of a Wave includes crest, trough, amplitude, wavelength, frequency |
| Electromagnetic
Radiation Brief explanation. |
Glossary
of terms for waves and images. |
| Newton's
Apple: Infrared Light Background information and activities for
teachers and students on infrared waves. |
Wave
Energy Lessons Properties and types of waves. Includes glossary. |
| Cool
Cosmos: Electromagnetic Spectrum Caltech site. Links to activities
and material about each part of the spectrum. Material for teachers
and students. |
Wave
Energy Activities Properties of a wave, sound waves, color wheel |
| Ordering
the Spectrum Activity Interactive quiz to check for understanding
the order of the EM Spectrum. |
The
Science of Light: Laws of Light and Light in Color Teachers' Lab
with interactive tutorials on light and color. |
| The
Electromagnetic Spectrum NASA site. Basic information about the
parts of the spectrum. |
Light
Tour Good site about light and wavelengths. |
| The
Universe of Light: What do you know about light? Lots of information
about light and the EM spectrum. |
NOVA:
The Light Stuff Part of the Einstein Revealed site. Interactive
activities. |
| NOVA
Death Star Tour the Spectrum
Self-guided tour of the spectrum. |
How
Stuff Works: Light Lots of information about light, heat, colors,
absorption, reflection, refraction, scattering, activities. |
| The
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Upper level interactive site about frequency and wavelengths in the
electromagnetic spectrum. |
How
Stuff Works: Light Bulbs Good explanation of incandescent lights. |
| Light
Basics: Optical Research Associates |
How
Stuff Works: Fluorescent Lights Good explanation of fluorescent
lights. |
| Physics4kids.com
Light, EM radiation, reflection, refraction, lenses, lasers |
How
Stuff Works: Black Lights Good explanation of black light (ultraviolet). |
| School
for Champions The Speed of Light |
How
Stuff Works: LEDs Good explanation of light emitting diodes. |
| The
Wizard's Lab: Light and Energy ThinkQuest about light and energy. |
How
Stuff Works: Lasers Good explanation of lasers. |
| Exploratorium
Activities about Light Fun activities to help understand light. |
How
Stuff Works: Fiber Optics Good explanation of fiber optics and
its uses. |
| School
for Champions Visible Light |
How
Stuff Works: X-rays Good explanation of X-rays. |
| Amazing
Space-making waves Interactive site allowing students to see how
adjusting the energy level of waves affects the wavelength. |
How
Stuff Works: Radar Good explanation of radar. |
| Discovery
School Electromagnetic Spectrum Tutorial Interactive
site. Explains parts of EM spectrum. |
BBC
How we see things. Interactive
site to study reflection |
