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.
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 |
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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. |
1 | Low | Listen to lecture, observe the teacher, individual reading, teacher demonstration, teacher-centered instruction |
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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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