It's Not all Visible Lesson Overview
The student will investigate and construct explanations regarding the uses and applications of the electromagnetic spectrum. Students will investigate the various types of electromagnetic radiation with the use of a graphic organizer and create a foldable to represent the EM spectrum, including the types, uses, and applications.
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| Duration 80 minutes |
Setting Classroom |
Grouping 3-4 students, individual |
PTI Inquiry 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 4.2, 5.2, 5.7, 5.8, 7.3 |
| Lesson Components | Time | Inquiry Skills | Tech. Used | Engage Level | Brief Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engage | 10 min | 5.2 | Internet, SmartBoard, Student Computer | 1 | Student will explore a satellite photograph and see a visual representation of 8 different wavelengths. |
| Explore | 10 min | 3.3 | none | 3 | Students will use a card sort to determine the different parts of the EM spectrum and will use their graphic organizer to explain the differences within the spectrum. |
| Explain | 10-15 min | 7.3 | none | 2 | Through a series of guided questions students will describe the electromagnetic spectrum. |
| Expand | 30 min | 3.4, 4.2, 5.7, 5.8 | none | 3 | Students will use their correctly matched and ordered cards to select and create a model that is useful for understanding the electromagnetic spectrum. |
| Evaluate | 15 min | 3.3, 3.6 | none | 1 | Students will complete a short quiz to check for understanding. |
Level of Student Engagement
| 1 | Low | Listen to lecture, observe the teacher, individual reading, teacher demonstration, teacher-centered instruction |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Medium | Raise questions, lecture with discussion, record data, make predictions, technology interaction with assistance |
| 3 | High | Hands-on activity or inquiry; critique others, draw conclusions, make connections, problem-solve, student-centered |
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