Light Waves

How are electromagnetic waves similar to and different from mechanical waves?

Guiding Question: How do waves behave when they interact with matter?

Light travels as “packets” of energy that behave like waves. This demonstrates that light behaves in a unique fashion.

PHENOMENON

READING RESOURCES

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IS4T2 Light Article 2018-2019
Light Article
Radio Waves Article
Wave Interactions Article
IS4T2 Light
Electromagnetic Spectrum Slide Show.pptx
Ultraviolet Light Detecting Beads Article
How Does Sunscreen Work? Article

SIMULATIONS

Simulations #1: Prism

Simulations #2, & 3: Bouncing Light, & Different Mediums

Simulation #4: Magnifying Glass

Review: Light Wave Behaviors Simulation

Labs

Light Behavior Lab Stations #1 - #5 are in the video to the right.

See the additional videos for more information on each station of the lab.

Light Behavior Lab Stations.mov

Different Mediums

Prisms

Bouncing Light

Magnifying Glass

Selective Light

VIDEOS

Review

Enrichment

Chromatography Lab Video Version 2.mov

Visible vs. Invisible Ink