The Electromagnetic and Visible Light Spectrum

The Electromagnetic and Visible Light Spectrum Video Tutorial describes electromagnetic waves and the EM spectrum, including the patterns in wavelength, frequency, and energy. The visible light spectrum is also discussed. Numerous examples, illustrations, and animations assist in the explanations.

The video lesson answers the following questions:

How are the various regions of the electromagnetic spectrum organized with respect to frequency, wavelength, and energy?
How are wavelength and frequency related to the various colors of the visible light spectrum?

Video

You can watch the video below, or click here to watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab).

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Physics Interactive: Electromagnetic Spectrum Infographic
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Concept Builder, Light and Color: Spectrum
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Physics Classroom Tutorial, Light and Color Chapter, Electromagnetic and Visible Light Spectrum
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Teacher Resources

Curriculum Corner, Light and Color Section
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Light Waves and Matter

Physics Interactive: Electromagnetic Spectrum Infographic
Eye Candy! And lots of it. A textbook full of information packed into a single infographic ... that has been made interactive. Culture some curiosity with this interactive. Try the downloadable student activity sheet as a guide.

Concept Builder, Light and Color: Spectrum
Our Concept Builders are one of the best things that students can do to solidfy their learning. Give this one a try! Encourage students to use the Lesson Notes as needed.

Minds On Physics, Light and Color Module, Mission LC1
If you want to give students an engaging Physics work out, then you will find Minds On Physics to be the perfect weight room. Mission LC1 is closely correlated with this video. Encourage students to use the textbook icon for help.

Science Reasoning Center, Light Waves, Electromagnetic Spectrum
As we know, science is more than a collection of facts. It's a way of thinking and reasoning about the world. Try this activity to improve students' scientific reasoning skills while learning about the EM Spectrum.

Lesson Notes

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Slides

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