Key takeaways
Describe the electromagnetic spectrum as a continuous spectrum, labelling it in
terms of frequency and wavelength
terms of frequency and wavelength
Describe the uses and dangers of the long wavelengths
Describe the uses and dangers of the short wavelenghts
Host: Jamie (BSc (Hons), MSc, PGCE) is a Science teacher who is passionate about breaking down complex topics into digestible bites for students.The electromagnetic spectrum encompasses all wavelengths of light, in clouding visible light.
This lesson covers:
- The idea that the electromagnetic spectrum is a continuous spectrum.
- The uses and dangers of the long wavelengths.
- The uses and dangers of the short wavelengths to give students a comprehensive understanding of the Electromagnetic Spectrum.
This is a great class which can act as revision of the topic or be useful for those learning it for the first time, to get ahead!
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If you found this class useful, you should explore the other Physical Curriculum Support classes we have available.
Safeguarding reminder:The safety of your child is of the utmost importance. All of our classes are pre-recorded to remove any concerns around live participation. For reruns of our past live classes, students' webcams and microphones were disabled and only the chat history, if participation was requested, is visible.
Suitable for:
This class is suitable for students looking to revise a key concept in Science in Years 10 and 11 or S3 and S4.
Class requirements:
A calculator, pen and paper to make notes may be required for this class.
What to expect:
- This class will take place online via a Zoom webinar.
- For live classes, please arrive promptly. Students' cameras and microphones are disabled by default.
- For on demand classes, students will be watching a recording of a previous live class.
- Once you have signed up, you will be taken to your dashboard where you can view details of the class, and re-watch it in the future.
- Students will be sent confirmation of the class to their email address if provided.